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Vancouver
Music Lesson Centre
View Store Details368 Terminal Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 3W9
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (604) 682-5215
Store Phone: (604) 734-4886
Fax: (604) 736-4321
Lesson Centre Email: vancouverlessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: vancouver@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 1:00pm - 9:00pmTuesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
This Location Offers:
Online Lessons All LessonsPrivate Lessons
From beginners of all ages to intermediate and advanced players, our teachers tailor their lesson plans to suit your individual goals. Whether you're looking to pick up a new instrument, a fresh direction to grow your skills, help with something specific like recording yourself at home or even just some support learning to play your favourite song, our private instructors can work with you to reach your goals! See below for info about all of our amazing lesson teachers.
Group Lessons
YOUNG MUSIC EXPLORERS (ORFF) - A great class for kids ages 4-7 to learn musical concepts through games and activities with Dragana Hajduk.
DROP-IN GUITAR CLASS - Mondays at 7:30pm with Mike Ferraro, an affordable entry-point for beginner lessons at just $20 per class.
ADULT GROUP DRUM CLASS - A monthly class in beginner or intermediate groups. For students practicing on electronic kits to have an opportunity to learn about using acoustic kits.
JUST SING! - A fun choir for all ages with monthly musical themes.
EXPLORE IMPROV - A jam-focused introduction to improvisation for people who have a basic understanding of any instrument and want to expand skills.
HARMONY FROM SCRATCH - A group theory class with a focus on composition, good for those looking to start writing or enhance their writing abilities.
FLUTE ENSEMBLE - All ages of students can play different flutes like bass flute and piccolo with plenty of performance opportunities.
ROCK SKOOL - Youth and adult groups assemble to form a band! All instruments are welcome!
CHAMBER GROUP - All ages join together to play a variety of repertoire for Chamber group. All instruments welcome! (By Audition)
Our Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Darya is a dedicated musician with over a decade of teaching experience. Her teaching method and style are flexible and suited to every student. Darya studied violin and viola performance at Douglas College, TRU (Vancouver Academy of Music), and Astona International in Switzerland. She is fluent in English and Russian. Her rate is $33 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday
Dave is a well known and sought after local musician who has worked with artists like Michael Buble, Soulstream and the Supremes. He has been a professional musician for over 25 years and is versatile in all styles. His rate is $32 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday
Doug is a dedicated musician, educator, and performer. He has studied privately with members of the VSO and Vancouver Opera as well as in the music program at Douglas College. Currently, he plays with four different orchestras and ensembles, and has also worked with a wide range of artists including Sting, The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Johnny Mathis, Tambura Rosa, and many more. His rate is $34 per half hour.
dragana hajduk (Flute, Group: Flute Ensemble, Group: Young Music Explorers (Orff))
Registration RequestOnline Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday
Dragana is an active musician and dedicated teacher for over 20 years to all levels and ages. She is the Principal Flutist with the Richmond Orchestra and Choir, and was the Principal Flutist with Sombor Philharmonic Orchestra (Serbia). She loves to explore different genres of music, having composed electronic music for video productions as well as playing folk music from the Balkan region. Dragana is also a Certified Early Childhood Music Educator promoting the Orff method of teaching music to young children through body movements, folk songs, rhymes, and playing a variety of percussion instruments. In addition to music, she holds a BA in Psychology and postgraduate studies in Body Psychotherapy with focus on bettering emotional expression in performing. Her rate is $32 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Gerard has taught in Canada, Lebanon, and L.A. He received his BMus. from the Beirut National Conservatory and his Master's in the former Soviet Union. He is also a local performer and opera singer and is fluent in English, French, Arabic and Armenian. His rate is $33 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Gord studied world percussion at SFU, and also received his BMUS from UVIC. He has played with artists such as Jann Arden and the Jaydee Bixby. He is fluent in the styles of classic rock, pop, funk, and jazz. His rate is $33 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, jazz
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Sunday
Jasmine Moore is a classically trained flautist with experience playing baroque flute, piccolo, clarinet and saxophone in various ensembles from chamber music to large ensembles throughout Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. She has a Bachelors of Music degree, where she studied under Paolo Bortolussi and Mark McGregor. She believes in creating a well-rounded musical experience for her students while allowing them to explore and grow within their own musical interests. Her rate is $31 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Kian Jafari is an award-winning performer and composer with over ten years of teaching experience. He is classically trained and holds a bachelor's degree in Applied Music with a focus on Jazz and Contemporary Piano, as well as a master's degree in English Language Teaching. An active musician in Vancouver’s music scene, Kian has studied piano with Sharon Minemoto and Dr. Emily Morgan, composition with Dr. David Duke and John Korsrud, improvisation with Laurence Mollerup and Chris Parks (a former student of the legendary Barry Harris), and conducting with Gerald Van Wyck.
Kian has played with various bands in styles such as Jazz, Pop, Rock, Iranian music, Prog Rock, and Prog Metal, both locally and internationally. He offers instruction in piano, voice, keyboard, theory, improvisation, and composition across multiple styles, including Jazz, Classical, Iranian pop music, and Rock. Kian also teaches group lessons “Introduction to Improv” and “Harmony from Scratch,” and leads the L&M Chamber Music Ensemble.
Fluent in English and Farsi, Kian’s rate is $37 per half-hour session
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Michael Ferraro has studied at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles and has more than 6 years teaching experience. He is well versed in Rock, Pop, Jazz, and folk style guitar and is comfortable teaching students of all ages and experience levels. Mike has developed his own musical career with his band, Candelora. He has released two albums that he showcased and toured across North America. His rate is $33 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Sunday
Niloofar Farzandshad is a highly accomplished piano instructor with a wealth of musical expertise. Holding her L.T.C.L Performance Licentiate from Trinity College London and a diploma from the Tehran Conservatory of Music, she brings a unique blend of international training and local artistry to her teaching. With an impressive 13-year tenure at the Tehran Conservatory of Music and over 31 years of combined academic and private teaching experience, Niloofar is dedicated to nurturing the musical talents of her students.
Her proficiency extends to preparing students for RCM exams. Beyond the classroom, Niloofar has showcased her musical prowess in numerous classic, baroque, and progressive rock concerts since 1988. She has collaborated with both national and international artists in live performances and recordings, showcasing her versatility and passion for music. Niloofar's outstanding contributions to the musical landscape were recognized when she was awarded the Best Young Artist in Tehran in 1992, underscoring her commitment to excellence in both performance and education. Her rate is $32 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday
Peter received his degree in Music Composition and Jazz Arranging from Capilano University in 2008, minoring in Jazz Piano. He teaches jazz theory and varying piano styles. His rate is $33 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday
Ruel Morales, a seasoned performer, educator & YouTuber, boasts over 20 years of professional expertise. From Spanish guitar to 7-string fingerstyle to elaborate live looping, Ruel performs his diverse acts for weddings, celebrations and corporate functions. With a BMus in Classical Guitar Performance from UBC, his teaching blends classical discipline along with studies in blues, jazz, rock, pop, fingerstyle & folk. A dedicated educator, he has guided students to seven gold medal awards from the RCM. Ruel's commitment to personalized instruction creates a transformative experience, inspiring students to discover their unique musical voice. His rate is $34 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday
Ryan has been teaching drums since 1998. He currently tours the world professionally and records albums for the Canadian band, Imonolith and was the touring/studio drummer for Canadian artist Devin Townsend for 16 years. Ryan has been featured in Modern Drummer Magazine, Rhythm Magazine, Drum Magazine, Sick Drummer Magazine, Drums ETC and many other international publications. He is a guest educator at Drumeo and is also a session drummer who has recorded albums for producers such as Chad Kroeger (Nickleback), Jay Van Poederooyen (Simple Plan, Chris Daughtrey) Brian Howes (Hinder, Hedley) and many more. His rate is $33 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Tresor is an award-winning singer, composer and conductor who has more than 20 years of experience performing in 4 different continents. He is also a Band and Choir Educator at École Gabrielle Roy, in Surrey and a Music Director at Tresor Music. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Trinity Western University, in Langley, a Musical Theatre certificate From Choreia, in Paris, France, and a Business Diploma from Pigier, in Lille, France. Tresor teaches all ages, styles and abilities, with a focus in Classical, Jazz and Pop music.
French is his mother tongue. His rate is $36 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Troy is a certified recording engineer and completed a Berklee transfer diploma in Music Production and Composition. He also has a diploma in Advanced Music Production from NIMBUS. Strong in rock styling as well as blues, Troy has also done partial RCM theory training. His rate is $32 per half hour.
Our Group Lessons:
Online - Young Music Explorers (Orff 4-7) - Dragana Hajduk
Lesson Registration Dates: Coming SoonCost: $300 (10 one-hour classes)
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Our Early Music Education Program, Young Music Explorers incorporates the method of music instruction for young children developed by Carl Orff, a German composer and educator.
The spontaneous rhythms children create in their rhymes, chants, and games provide a natural starting point for music development. The progressive development of musical skill, creativity, and aesthetic awareness is achieved through work with the elements of music contained in speech patterns, poetry, song, and movement. A heightened awareness of rhythm and melody is developed through playing recorders, and a wide range of percussion instruments, some with and some without the pitch.
Our Early Music Education Program develops musicality in a natural and joyful environment, and it provides excellent preparation for other instrumental programs offered at Long & McQuade Education Centre. Through classes children are encouraged to explore and develop the following musical skills:
singing, listening, aural, visual and physical recognition of pitch, playing pitched and unpitched instruments, awareness of and ability to play and sing to a beat, working musically with others and independently, creation and exploration of their own musical ideas, and learning through songs, games, and physical movement.
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Dragana’s flute ensembles get together to play for fun and the love of flute. The ensembles include many instruments of the flute family including the piccolo, C flute, alto flute and bass flute. If you enjoy playing together in an ensemble, come and join us! All levels and ages are welcome! New members are accepted on regular basis. This group class includes performance opportunities (Kiwanis Festival, Winter Caroling, Community Events, Recitals etc.).
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Online - Harmony from Scratch - Kian Jafari
Lesson Registration Dates: 2023-10-06 to 2023-12-08Cost: $30 per class
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"Harmony from Scratch" is a comprehensive course that delves into the realm of functional harmony, emphasizing the art of harmonizing and reharmonizing melodies. Throughout the course, students engage in a series of enriching theory, harmony, and composition assignments that foster a deep understanding of musical elements. The primary objective of the course is to equip participants with the ability to grasp the intricacies of scales, chords, and their inherent functions within music. By exploring various techniques and applications, students not only learn to interpret musical structures but also develop the essential skill of effectively employing these elements to create harmonically captivating compositions. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical exercises, "Harmony from Scratch" empowers learners to confidently navigate the realm of harmony, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking to master the art of musical arrangement and composition.
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Explore Improv is a seasonal class where students can enhance their theoretical knowledge, technical skills, ear training, and improvisation abilities. Students will explore improvisation through theory, scales, broken chords, applied techniques, active listening, transcription, learning tunes, and jam sessions!
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Online - Just Sing! - Tresor Otshudi
Lesson Registration Dates: 2023-10-05 to 2024-07-25Cost: $80 / month
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No experience needed, all ages are welcome!
"Just Sing" is a singing class led by award-winning singer, composer and conductor Tresor Otshudi.
Master your vocal technique and sing in harmony through a new musical style each month including Classical, Jazz, Pop/Rock, Congolese Rumba, Spirituals/Gospel and more!
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Experience the thrill of rehearsing and performing in a Rock Band! Students gain skills in rhythm and lead guitar, bass, drums, percussion, keyboards and vocals under the guidance of experienced instructors. Popular and contemporary rock standards are rehearsed while you learn about lighting techniques, sound and stage set up. A performance at the end of each session is a showcase of local talent. All ages are welcome!
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