3108 Jacklin Road
Langford, British Columbia, V9B 3Z1

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (250) 800-9682

Store Phone: (250) 800-0943

Lesson Centre Email: langfordlessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: langford@long-mcquade.com

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

Lessons Coordinator

Kate Myhal - coordinator of the music lessons in Langford

Kate Myhal

Call: (250)-800-9682

Email: [email protected]

Our Guitar Teachers:

Aidan Holt - Guitar, Bass Guitar music lessons in Langford

aidan holt (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday

Aidan is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who recently completed a diploma in music performance at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Aidan has always enjoyed sharing his love for music, and first began teaching guitar in 2019. While Aidan studied classical voice in school, he specializes in rock and metal guitar.

Aidan teaches guitar and bass guitar at our Langford location.
Aidan's rate is $30 per lesson.

Doug Towle - Bass Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele music lessons in Langford

doug towle (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

With Diplomas in Music from Douglas College in New Westminster as well in Music Production from Columbia Academy in Vancouver, Doug has been teaching fundamentals of guitar performance, music theory and music production since 2000. He is well versed in classical, flamenco, Latin, funk, soul as well as the heavier end of rock and metal.

Doug teaches guitar, bass guitar, ukulele and beginner mandolin at our Langford location.
Doug's rate is $30 per lesson.

Patrick Walters - Guitar, Theory, Ukulele music lessons in Langford

patrick walters (Guitar, Theory, Ukulele)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

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 teaches guitar, ukulele, songwriting, and music theory at our Langford location.
Patrick's rate is $31 per lesson.

Steve Sutton - Bass Guitar, , Guitar, Trombone, Ukulele, Upright Bass music lessons in Langford

steve sutton (Bass Guitar, , Guitar, Trombone, Ukulele, Upright Bass)

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Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

STEVE SUTTON, (B.A., Dip. Mus.) is a Vancouver Island based, Professional Bassist and Guitar Teacher who has performed locally, in Vancouver and in California. Steve was born and raised in Nanaimo and began his musical journey in the School District 68 music program playing the trombone and the classical guitar. Later, Steve attended Malaspina University College's Music Program, (now Vancouver Island University), focusing on bass guitar and double bass. He graduated in 2002.

During the summer of 2003 he attended the Victoria Conservatory summer jazz workshop where he studied with jazz greats Neil Swainson, Misha Piatogorsky and Don Thompson. In September 2010 he attended a Ukulele workshop in Sonoma California, training with Hawaiian Ukulele Master Kimo Hussey. Steve co-produced the Nanaimo Aloha Ukulele Festival from 2011 through 2015 and more recently he has been a regular performer and clinician at the Victoria Ukulele Festival. He plays regularly with his wife, Anna Lyman at Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa; they are also regular contributors at Victoria International Airport during the Christmas Season.

Steve teaches guitar, bass guitar, double bass, ukulele and trombone at our Langford location.
Steve's rate is $30 per lesson.

Our Group Lessons:

The Drummers Blueprint Jordan McDonald lessons in Langford

The Drummers Blueprint - Jordan McDonald

Lesson Registration Dates: Coming Soon
Cost: $25

"The Drummer's Blueprint" is a masterclass designed to help students take their first steps toward becoming drummers. Led by Long and McQuade drum teacher Jordan McDonald, who possesses over a decade of music experience, this class aims to share his knowledge and love for music. With a focus on Rock drumming, it serves as the perfect starting point for any aspiring drummer. The course covers various aspects, including understanding the different parts of a drum kit, mastering stick grip techniques, exploring rudiments, learning basic beats, and much more.

This is a one time class. Students are required to bring their own drumsticks to this session.