1360 Dominion Avenue
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, V3B 8G7

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (604) 464-1118

Store Phone: (604) 464-1011

Fax: (604) 464-1109

Lesson Centre Email: pocolessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: poco@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
***CLOSED FOR WINTER HOLIDAYS FROM DECEMBER 24th, 2024 to JANUARY 1st, 2025 (inclusive)***
Monday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

This Location Offers:

Online Lessons All Lessons

Private Lessons

Group Lessons

Winter Classes!

GROUP WIND LESSONS

Instructor: Geeta Das

**REGISTRATION IS ONGOING**

"Learn ALL the specifics of your instrument with your musical peers!"
COST: $20.00 per person, per session
DATE: Bi-Weekly Fridays, starting September 13th, 2024
TIME: Flutes: 4-5PM, Clarinets: 5-6PM, Saxophones: 6-7PM, and Trumpets: 7-8PM
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: For all woodwind, and brass students.
REQUIREMENTS: *All levels, Aged 10 and up. *Must have your own instrument.

 

EXPLORING SONGWRITING

Instructor: Susie McGregor

REGISTRAION DEADLINE: December 23rd, 2024

"A comprehensive look at understanding songwriting. Learn the rules, and discover when it's ok to break them!"
COST: $315
DATE: Mondays, from January 6th, 2025 to March 10th, 2025 (no class on Monday, February 17th, 2025)
TIME: 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: All instruments/voices welcome. Open to all skill levels.
REQUIREMENTS: All ages, all levels. 

 

Our Drums Teachers:

Alan Tabz - Drums music lessons in Port Coquitlam

alan tabz (Drums)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Alan started his music journey back in the mid 80’s as a teenager and toured the globe playing in diverse music styles and performing with outstanding musicians. Alan is a passionate teacher who has experience working with students of all ages and skill levels and is happy to help students grow and learn, no matter their musical background. Teaching Drums in different genres of music and spreading the joy of playing it is his passion. Alan's rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Drew Christie - Drums music lessons in Port Coquitlam

drew christie (Drums)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Drew studied at Capilano University as well as with many top North American drummers and has been teaching drums privately for over a decade. He has been a studio musician and live performer for over 20 years. In his teaching, Drew focuses on providing a fun environment while students learn about groove, technique, theory and reading. Drew's rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Gary Grace - Drums music lessons in Port Coquitlam

gary grace (Drums)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Thursday

Gary is a multi-award winning drummer, most recently the 2009 Roland V-Drum National Grand Champion and has toured with many top Canadian recording acts, including his current band Prism. Gary has been teaching drums and percussion since 1982 for all styles and ages. Gary's rate is $33.00 per half hour lesson.

Jason Ritchie - Drums music lessons in Port Coquitlam

jason ritchie (Drums)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Sunday

Born into a family of musicians, Jason has been performing on stage since he was 6 years old. By the age of 17, he was an active member of 7 different bands and ensembles, professionally performing and recording. Jason has taught drumming and performance for over 10 years and is able to relate to students of all ages and mindsets. He excels at tailoring his lessons to accommodate each student's individual motivations. Students will become interested and excited about learning music and become more confident and successful on the drums. Jason's rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.

Ryan Van Poederooyen - Drums music lessons in Port Coquitlam

ryan van poederooyen (Drums)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Ryan started teaching drums in 1998. His lessons have a linear structure helping students build on technical skills, and song learning. He tours professionally and records albums for the Canadian band, Imonolith and was a touring/studio drummer for Canadian artist Devin Townsend. He is a guest educator at Drumeo, and as session drummer has recorded albums for producers such as Chad Kroeger (Nickleback), Jay Van Poederooyen (Simple Plan, Chris Daughtrey) Brian Howes and others. Ryan's rate is $33.00 per half hour lesson.

Sherri Chisholm - Drums music lessons in Port Coquitlam

sherri chisholm (Drums)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Sherri has been playing drums professionally for over 20 years. She has toured Canada and the USA with a variety of artists. Sherri enjoys all styles of music and being part of a band/ ensemble. As an educator, she focuses on positive energy and emotion that music and rhythm bring into people’s lives. Her approach is fun, easy, innovative, and geared to her students needs. Whether a student is learning for their own enjoyment or to be part of an ensemble, Sherri will help you enjoy the world of drums! Sherri’s rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.

Our Group Lessons:

GROUP WIND LESSONS Geeta Das lessons in Port Coquitlam

GROUP WIND LESSONS - Geeta Das

Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2024-09-27 to 2025-06-20
Cost: $20.00 per person, per session

"Learn ALL the specifics of your instrument with your musical peers!"
COST: $20.00 per person, per session
DATE: Bi-Weekly Fridays, starting September 13th, 2024
TIME: Flutes: 4-5PM, Clarinets: 5-6PM, Saxophones: 6-7PM, and Trumpets: 7-8PM
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: For all woodwind, and brass students.
REQUIREMENTS: *All levels, Aged 10 and up. *Must have your own instrument.

EXPLORING SONGWRITING Susie McGregor lessons in Port Coquitlam

EXPLORING SONGWRITING - Susie McGregor

Lesson Registration Brochure Dates: 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-10
Cost: $315

​EXPLORING SONGWRITING (Susie McGregor)

REGISTRAION DEADLINE: December 23rd, 2024

"A comprehensive look at understanding songwriting. Learn the rules, and discover when it's ok to break them!"
COST: $315
DATE: Mondays, from January 6th, 2025 to March 10th, 2025 (no class on Monday, February 17th, 2025)
TIME: 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM
LOCATION: 1360 Dominion Avenue, Port Coquitlam
WHO: All instruments/voices welcome. Open to all skill levels.
REQUIREMENTS: All ages, all levels.