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 Voice Teachers:

Gerard Rances - Voice, Ear Training, Theory, Music History music lessons in Port Coquitlam

gerard rances (Voice, Ear Training, Theory, Music History)

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Online Lessons:

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

A graduate from VCC, Gerard obtained his BMus in Classical Voice Performance in 2013. He has been teaching at Long & McQuade since 2016. Taking what he has learned from opera and the art of classical music, Gerard focuses on enhancing common vocal practices in more modern styles of singing such as musical theatre and pop. He places a strong emphasis on applying proper vocal technique to any genre of music. With every singer, Gerard focuses on the following: expanding range, maturing the tonal colour of one’s voice, developing the chest register, head register and the most important mixed register, cultivating vibrato, working through the multiple passagios, establishing healthy belting and improving diction, breathing, phrasing and much more. In 2018, Gerard began teaching at Douglas College running the music theory and aural skills and ear training prep courses. From 2015 to 2021, Gerard served as the Assistant Director and Head Teacher of voice, theory, music history, aural skills and ear training at Bravo Music in Vancouver. From 2011 to 2014, Gerard was a tenor soloist and section leader for Pacific Spirit Choir in West Vancouver. He is very familiar with the Royal Conservatory curriculum and has helped hundreds of students prepare for exams in rudiments, harmony, history and voice from preparatory to ARCT level. As Gerard says, “we’re going to work hard, give your voice a work out and we’re going to have fun doing it.” Gerard's rate is $30.00 per half hour lesson.

Kyan Ho - Voice, Piano music lessons in Port Coquitlam

kyan ho (Voice, Piano)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday

Kyan is a passionate music teacher with a love for piano and voice, beginning her training at age 5. With experience in classical, jazz, pop, rock, and musical theatre, she brings a diverse musical background to her teaching. A dedicated musical theatre enthusiast, Kyan has performed in numerous productions and has written and produced musicals, earning a Leadership in Arts Award from the Canadian House of Commons. Her approach emphasizes well-rounded musicianship, including diverse repertoire, ear training, sight reading, theory, and songwriting. Kyan welcomes students of all ages and abilities, hoping to foster a lifelong love of music. Whether preparing for RCM exams, performing at open mics, or taking the stage in a musical, Kyan is dedicated to helping each student thrive.
Kyan’s rate is $28.00 per half hour lesson.

Sandra Fernandez - Voice, Piano, Flute music lessons in Port Coquitlam

sandra fernandez (Voice, Piano, Flute)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Sandra has her Diploma of ABRSM from Malaysia. She received a Diploma in Classical Studies from Capilano University. She also has her License in ECCE with training in inclusive practice and infant & toddler care. Her musical talents include songwriting, arranging and improvisational techniques for 3 instruments. She is open to teaching the basics of digital records or assisting with simple recording. A huge part of her music teaching experience has involved training her piano, voice and flute students for RCM practical and theory exams. Her passion for Classical music has extended her interest in different musical genres over the years. She coaches in different genres that include Jazz and popular styles in music. Sandra's rate is $30.00 per half hour lesson.

Susie McGregor - Voice, Songwriting music lessons in Port Coquitlam

susie mcgregor (Voice, Songwriting)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Susie’s music journey started as the winner of the first PNE talent search. Since then, she has had 12 years of vocal training, from opera, musical theatre, folk to pop, rock, and country. Susie worked at several musical theatre dinner shows, then went on the road with a variety of bands. including the Canadian Superstar, Dan Hill. Susie recorded her own albums- “Something Real” and "Tartan", before being featured on "Jewels on The Island Compilation". She continues to perform, teach, manage artists and produce events. She has had the opportunity to write with and learn from many amazing songwriters, including the indie band, Mother Mother. She is proud to have a co-write on their album “Inside” called “The Knack.” She loves sharing her passion for singing, songwriting and the Music Industry with those who want to learn. Susie's rate is $29.00 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.