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St. John's - Voice Lessons
Music Lesson Centre
View Store Details447 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 - 9:00pmTuesday: 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 LessonsPrivate 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
Our Voice Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Friday
Genevieve Cunningham (she/her), originally from Nova Scotia, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Voice Performance and a Masters degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from Memorial University. She is classically trained in Opera.
Genevieve is also RCM Certified in both voice and piano. She has a diverse background in various different styles of music including musical theatre, pop, and Celtic music. She also has experience in choirs.
Genevieve is a bilingual artist in French and English, proficient in both languages since childhood. She enjoys writing her own music for voice and piano, and is very passionate about allowing students to explore and express their own musicality. Genevieve's rate is $28 per 30 minute lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: acoustic
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
Jeff Dyer is a singer, guitarist, composer, arranger, producer, and teacher. He has released four recordings and has performed all across Canada, the United States, and in Europe. He has extensive experience in television and radio, working as a music producer and musical director. He also had an eight part series with CBC Radio, "The Jeff Dyer Band/Live at the Hall". He is currently focused on teaching guitar and voice. Jeff’s rate is $26 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday
Kristen English is an enthusiastic performing artist from Kawartha Lakes, Ontario. Her devotion to performance and fascination with vocal pedagogy led her to complete a MMus in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy at MUN (2022). She also holds a BEd in Vocal Music and French Education from Queen’s University (2016), and a BMus in Vocal Performance and Music
Education from WLU (2015). Kristen is a versatile, dynamic singer who has performed as a
soloist across multiple genres throughout Canada for over a decade. She has been the soprano soloist in performances of Faure’s Requiem, Handel’s Messiah, and has performed numerous opera roles. She competed as a semi-finalist in the 2022 NATS National Student Auditions competition in Chicago and has extensive experience as a choral singer and contemporary music performer. Kristen has enjoyed working as a music and French teacher in Canada and Australia for the past seven years. Her current passions include hiking, bouldering, improv, traveling, and making music with her song-writing partner. Kristen's rate is $29 per half hour lesson.
Our Group Lessons:

Group Jam Session - Damien Roy
Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-09-14 to 2024-12-21Cost: $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+)

Online - Group Jam Session - Damien Roy
Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-08-04 to 2025-08-15Cost: $250 each week - per student
Led by the exceptional Damien Roy, Summer Rock Camp will run for two weeks August 4th - 8th and August 11th - 15th, students can choose from a morning or afternoon slot. Each 3 hour day will consist of rehearsals, group work, rock history and more as students prepare for a free performance at Fionn MacCool's at the end of each week. Students will also receive a camp t-shirt, a VIP pass as well as a signed copy of their band poster. Previous playing experience is necessary and students must provide their own instruments with the exception of keys and drums. Ages 14-17. Spaces are limited.

Group Jam Session - Damien Roy
Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-08-18 to 2025-08-22Cost: $250 for the week - per student
Led by Damien Roy, Songwriting Camp will run August 18th - 22nd and is 3 hours each day. Students will learn the tips and tricks for writing lyrics and composing their own melodies. Students can compose individually or with the group. Appropriate for ages 13-17, previous playing experience is necessary and students must provide their own instruments with the exception of drums and keys.

Group Jam Session - Steve Murphy
Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-06-23 to 2025-06-28Cost: $264 for 6 days - per student
Led by the incomparable Steve Murphy, Classical Guitar Camp will run from June 23rd - June 28th with a free concert for friends and family on June 30th. Each 4 hour day consists of masterclasses, guest artists, ensemble work and more. All ages are welcome but previous playing experience is necessary.

Group Jam Session - Tony Tucker
Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-07-02 to 2025-07-23Cost: $160 per student for the 4 classes
Join the drumline this summer! Introducing a brand new summer class, Drumline with Tony Tucker, classes are 2 hours each and will take place Wednesdays in July with a free performance for friends and family at the end of the last week. Students will need to provide their own drumsticks and practice pads. All skill levels are welcome and this class is appropriate for ages 8+.