960 England Ave
Courtenay, British Columbia, V9N 2N6

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (250) 338-3899

Store Phone: (250) 334-4885

Fax: (250) 338-2865

Lesson Centre Email: courtenaylessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: courtenay@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED

Lessons Coordinator

Amanda Neufeld - coordinator of the music lessons in Courtenay

Amanda Neufeld

LESSONS COORDINATOR
Phone: 250-338-3899
Email: [email protected]

Our Violin Teachers:

Filipe Andrade - Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Violin music lessons in Courtenay

filipe andrade (Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, Violin)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Filipe has lived in the Valley for over twenty-five years. He studies classical guitar which remains his first instrument. He has played bass, guitar, banjo, and ukulele in many local musical productions. He has sung in many choirs and has played percussion in worship music settings. He has been a part of many music ensembles, most recently playing with Chouette, a local French Canadian music cover trio: and has returned to playing bass with Raising Hale, with whom he has performed with at Comox Valley Music Fest. Filipe also has a diploma in Social Services and is currently working at Mark R Isfeld as an Indigenous Support Worker. He believes in connecting students following a strength base model. He has mentored and taught many students and is forever learning and growing within his craft. Filipe's rate is $29 per half hour.

Valerie Willey - Violin, Viola, Cello music lessons in Courtenay

valerie willey (Violin, Viola, Cello)

Registration Request

Online Lessons:

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

Valerie began playing the violin shortly after moving to the Comox Valley in 2004. She has been passionate about playing, teaching and performing ever since. After 1 1/2 years with the instrument, Valerie was appointed Concert Master of the Strathcona Symphony Orchestra for the 2007-2008 season. She has played in multiple Orchestral settings, and has passion for small ensembles. With 16+ years of teaching experience, beginner to intermediate students will find a fun, inspiring and comfortable learning experience. She has played through the Suzuki Violin series and continues working towards the RCM ARCT. Valerie also offers beginner Viola and Cello lessons. Her rate is $32 per half hour.