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 Guitar Teachers:

Claine Lamb - Guitar, Bass Guitar music lessons in Port Coquitlam

claine lamb (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Claine has a Diploma with Distinction in Classical Guitar from Capilano University and is currently completing a BFA in Music and Sound from SFU. Claine has performed and toured with various acts as a guitarist, bassist, pianist, and vocalist in the Vancouver area since 2015, ranging from progressive rock to Persian folk music, extreme metal, avant-garde, and rap. Her current project is as the vocalist and lead guitarist of Misyrion. Claine is passionate about inspiring others to discover and experience the joy of playing music, in whatever style or expression that means for them. She has been sharing her love of music through teaching since 2017. Claine’s rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.

Eli Slamang - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Port Coquitlam

eli slamang (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Eli Slamang is a guitarist from New Westminster BC, who was accumulated over 20 years of playing. In that time Eli has played in many projects from the Vancouver area and made himself a staple in the metal community. He is constantly composing, touring, and performing with various bands and has played along side acts such as Archspire, Revocation, Marty Friedman, and many more. Along side his love for performing, Eli specializes in creating fun and creative lesson plans utilizing theory and the development of technique. At heart he is a heavy metal/rock player, but he can quickly cater to any students musical tastes. Eli's rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.

Harrison Shaw - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Port Coquitlam

harrison shaw (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Harrison has a Diploma in Jazz Studies from Capilano University and is currently working to finish his Degree there. He has been playing in local bands since 2011 and is interested in many styles, from Blues, Rock and Metal, to Flamenco and Reggae, as well as Jazz and some Classical styles. He currently plays guitar in a local metal band, and continues to compose his own music. He has been teaching since 2016 and has experience teaching private and group lessons in guitar, bass, ukulele, music theory, ear training, and composition. Harrison’s rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Keenan Render - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Port Coquitlam

keenan render (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Keenan Render is a Guitarist, Composer/Songwriter, and arranger from Vancouver, Canada. His writing spans across a breadth of genres from jazz to metal. He is a graduate of Vancouver Community College's Bachelor of Applied Music, where he studied Composition and Jazz & Contemporary Guitar. An avid collaborator, Keenan is fascinated by the interdisciplinary collaborative process. This includes working with graphic scores, scoring for video games, and more. He is also a self-acclaimed "gear-nerd", always looking to explore new technology in guitars, plugins, pedals, or DAWs. Keenan's rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.

Matthew Pancoust - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Port Coquitlam

matthew pancoust (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Matt has been playing guitar for 15 years and teaching since 2017. Matt continuously composes, tours and performs with multiple groups in the Vancouver area, including his own project Truent — which has seen him performing alongside Voivod and Archspire. In addition to focusing on growing his musical career, Matt has a passion for teaching and has been working with students in both group and private lessons since 2017. He specializes in creating fun learning environments and exciting lesson plans that focus on the fundamentals of guitar playing, such as theory and technique. While he specializes in the rock and heavy metal genres, Matt is well versed in various styles of music, and is quick to cater to the special interests and skills of his students. Matt’s rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Michael "Chico" Cham - Guitar music lessons in Port Coquitlam

michael "chico" cham (Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday

Michael (also known as Chico), was educated in Classical, Blues, R&B and Jazz idioms. Michael obtained a Jazz Diploma and became the music education director for Major Minor Music School in Winnipeg. Michael is a well-rounded guitar player of all styles of music and has been performing and teaching in the music industry for over 30 years. As well as teaching, he has also been recording and producing in his studio, Chico Productions, since 1997. His years of professional experience and multi-talented abilities provide a contemporary, quality-controlled teaching approach, addressing specific needs from novice to advance. Michael brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his instruction for all students. Chico's rate is $29.00 per half hour lesson.

Tim Porter - Guitar, Bass Guitar music lessons in Port Coquitlam

tim porter (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

After a couple of years of studying at Malaspina University on Vancouver Island, Tim moved to the Lower Mainland to join its vibrant music scene. Well versed in many styles including jazz, blues, rock & country, he's been on the scene performing and instructing for over three decades. Lessons are always fun and creative with attention paid to theory, technique and ear-training. Tim's rate is $30.00 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.