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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 Composition Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Thursday
Bryan has been playing piano for as long as he can remember. He holds a degree in Jazz Performance from Humber College in Toronto and has been teaching and tutoring since the age of 15. He has spent several years playing on cruise ships; as part of Top 40 cover bands, as a music manager and director, and as a solo pianist. He has recorded 3 EPs of original music, and has played on many sessions for various projects. His rate is $32 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: 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.
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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