756 Hillside Avenue
Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 1Z4

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (250) 384-3620

Store Phone: (250) 384-3622

Fax: (250) 384-0716

Lesson Centre Email: victorialessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: victoria@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 12:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 12:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 12:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 12:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 12:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Lessons Coordinator

Allie Bertholm - coordinator of the music lessons in Victoria

Allie Bertholm

Lesson Centre Coordinator
[email protected]
250 384 3620
Call, text, or email

Our Songwriting Teachers:

Jaye Watts - Piano, Songwriting, Theory music lessons in Victoria

Jaye Watts (Piano, Songwriting, Theory)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Friday

Jaye has a Diploma from Vancouver's Art Institute. Whether you want to play your favorite song on the radio, sight-read Beethoven, understand chording and improvising, or write your own music, Jaye has the ability to help you achieve your musical goals.
Jaye's rate is $30 per half hour.

Larry McQuarrie - Banjo, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Songwriting music lessons in Victoria

Larry McQuarrie (Banjo, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Songwriting)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Friday

"Mr. Versatility," Larry has been teaching since age 14 and performed his debut concert by age 17. He's a versatile vocalist and proficient multi-instrumentalist playing: piano, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, flute, trumpet, guitar, and, recently, Celtic harp. In addition, he is a composer, music festival adjudicator, and award-winning published poet.
Larry's rate is $30 per half hour.

Patrick Walters - Guitar, Songwriting, Theory music lessons in Victoria

Patrick Walters (Guitar, Songwriting, Theory)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Patrick Walters is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music and has been teaching since 2003. He specializes in rock, blues, jazz, and acoustic styles. Guitar Player magazine has called his music "elegantly beautiful". Patrick has always had a great love of music which has always fueled his guitar playing and composition. He understands that everyone learns in their own way and at their own pace and when a student finds the right musical path, learning becomes a joy.
Patrick's rate is $31 per half hour.