447 Kenmount Road
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1B 3P9

Lesson Centre: Phone (709) 753-1893

Store Phone: (709) 753-1885

Fax: (709) 753-8767

Lesson Centre Email: stjohnslessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: stjohns@long-mcquade.com

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

This Location Offers:

Online Lessons All Lessons

Private Lessons

Find qualified music teachers at St. John’s largest music lesson centre! Conveniently located on the west end of Kenmount Road, we offer quality musical instruction for all skill levels on a variety of instruments! We specialize in all styles of music, from rock and pop to classical and even traditional fiddle and accordion, unique to our Newfoundland heritage! Our outstanding teachers provide a comfortable environment for guitar lessons, piano lessons, whatever your interest may be! Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 9pm and Saturdays 9am to 5pm, we offer flexible scheduling in our 14 well-equipped studios. There are no registration fees for lessons and no commitment is required! We also provide recitals twice yearly free of charge for all students, friends and family! Call one of our friendly lessons associates at 709-753-1893 to book a lesson and begin your musical journey today!

Group Lessons

AllGroup Jam Session Group Ukulele Session

Our Theory Teachers:

Damien Roy - Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Theory, Bass Guitar music lessons in St. John

damien roy (Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Theory, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

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

Damien has been teaching music since 1997.He is an author, composer, arranger, musician and music publisher. He studied at the Conservatoire de Saintes, France, and has graduated from The Music Academy International de Nancy (Partner with Berkley Music College). Damien was an Ibanez guitar instructor in France for 13 years and an entry examiner for the Music Academy International de Nancy. Damien has played with a finalist participant of the French version of The Voice, has toured in Europe, Newfoundland and St Pierre with several pop rock bands, performed in rock operas and wrote and performed for A CBC documentary. He teaches guitar (classical to metal!), electric bass, ukulele , theory , song writing , and composition; Damien has also published 5 educational music books ! (Damien donne des leçons en français également). Damien also teaches our Friday Jam Class as well as workshop classes that focus on Groove, Rhythm, Musical genres, Music history, Music Theory, Composition, Musical arrangements and Group Work. Damien's rate is $26 per half hour lesson.

Steve Murphy - Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Theory, Bass Guitar music lessons in St. John

steve murphy (Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Theory, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Saturday

Born in Baie Verte, NL, Steve is a guitarist and composer with over 20 years of teaching experience. He received his B.M. (Performance) from Acadia University, and his M.M. (Performance) from Memorial University. His compositions have been performed across Canada, and featured in theatre, video games, and television.
Steve’s students have won Gold Medals in RCM exams, and received awards and scholarships through Kiwanis Festival performances. His ukulele group features “ukulele orchestra” style arrangements, and singalongs where students of any level can join in the fun! He runs the Classical Guitar Ensemble, as well as the Long & McQuade Classical Guitar Camp, a summer intensive that brings teachers from across Canada to St. John's for a series of concerts and masterclasses. His rate is $26 per half hour lesson.

Our Group Lessons:

Online - Group Jam Session Damien Roy lessons in St. John

Online - Group Jam Session - Damien Roy

Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-09-14 to 2024-12-21
Cost: $20 per class - registration required.

Rock out with Damien Roy! Learn the fundamentals of rock, groove, improvisation and how to play together in a group. Previous playing experience is necessary.

Adult Jam Class (ages 18+)

Group Jam Session Steve Murphy lessons in St. John

Group Jam Session - Steve Murphy

Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-09-14 to 2024-12-21
Cost: $20 per class - registration required.

Join us every Saturday morning starting in September for ensemble music with Steve Murphy. While working through classical guitar repertoire, students will build on their ensemble and classical guitar skills. Previous playing experience is necessary, all ages are welcome.