Belleville

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Brock Pettifer (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday

Brock offers In-Person Private Drum Lessons to all ages, specializing in building the confidence of our younger drummers at Long & McQuade Belleville!

An alumnus of Napanee District Secondary School’s music department, Brock Pettifer has been playing drums and making music since he was 14. Brock has played in numerous bands in Kingston and Napanee including The Hipwynds, Nate the Nobody, and currently, Third Time’s a Charm—sharpening his skills and learning while doing. Most recently, Brock partnered with Napanee’s Harmony Lounge & Music Club to provide private drum lessons, group percussion classes, and Rock Skool coaching services.

“Brock has an uncanny ability to build confidence in youth who may be experiencing shyness and social anxiety,” says Michelle Hauser, Harmony’s Creative Director. “Whether Brock is working with a young person picking up sticks for the first time, or encouraging older youth to spread their wings in the Rock Skool program, he has a unique capacity for connection. When he says, ‘Yeah, man!’ and ‘Way to go!’ the feedback is so genuine that the kids really feel his authenticity”

Brock is excited to join the Long & McQuade team to help inspire and shape the next generation of young rockers!

Brock's Lesson Rate is $27/ Half Hour Lesson

Bruce West (Violin, Viola, Guitar)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Bruce offers In-Person Private Violin, Viola, and Classical Guitar Lessons to all ages at Long & McQuade Belleville.

Bruce West is an accomplished violin and viola player. He has studied with several distinguished teachers and played in a number of orchestras and chamber ensembles over many decades. Some of the groups Bruce has been involved with include The Huronia Symphony, The Quinte Symphony, and The Carpe Diem Ensemble. 

Along with performing and teaching, Bruce is a skilled Luthier. He has been making fine instruments including violins, violas, cellos, and guitars for over 50 years. He has taught violin making for the North York Board of Education, as well as Sir Wilfred Laurier University.  Bruce is currently the Orchestral Strings Luthier for Long & McQuade Belleville.

Bruce's Lesson Rate is $27/Half Hour Lesson

Carl Povey (Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Carl offers In-Person Private Drum Lessons to all ages at Long & McQuade Belleville

Fresh from Liverpool, UK. Carl has a diploma in music and has been a pro drummer for 25yrs. He taught in the biggest drum shop in Liverpool and toured extensively around Europe with some big name bands like Oasis.
He teaches all styles and levels and believes lessons must always be fun, informative and have a set goal, whether that is learning a song, study, or rudiments.

Carl's Lesson Rate is $28/Half Hour Lesson

Cassandra Goulbourne (Voice, Piano, Theory, Ear Training, Harmony)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Cassandra offers In-Person Private or Group music lessons on Piano, Voice, Theory and Ear Training to all ages at Long & McQuade Belleville.

Cassandra Goulbourne is a graduate of Queens University’s Bachelor of Music (honours) program where she specialized in vocal music.
She started her musical journey early in life going through the Royal Conservatory program in piano and voice. She attended a specialized performing arts high school where she majored in voice and drama, and frequently performed at school and in her community.
She is a trained performer, director, music director and conductor who has been involved with many theatre and choral companies across Ontario. Productions she has been involved in have received nominations for Juvenis Festival and Broadway Way World awards.
Cassandra is trained in many styles of vocal music, including opera, musical theatre, jazz and popular music. She maintains an active performance career and is involved in theatre in the community of Bellville as well as across Canada.
She is excited to have joined Long & McQuade, Belleville and is looking forward to fostering the talent in our community.

Cassandra's Lesson Rate is $27/Half Hour Lesson

Jimmy Rodgers (Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Merlin, Bass Guitar, Theory)

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

Jimmy offers In-Person or Online music lessons on Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Merlin and Banjo to all ages at Long & McQuade Belleville.

Jimmy Rodgers started playing guitar around the age of 12 years old and has been on his musical journey ever since.
Watching and learning from the multiple musicians in his family he was able to hone his skills. With time and years of practice Jimmy branched out onto numerous other instruments.
Jimmy’s love of performing music has led to playing all over the Hastings and Quinte areas as one half of the duo, The Rodgers Boys. He is also known for his Lead Guitar work in the Rock Band "Beyond the Call".
His teaching style is individualized to each student and not genre specific.
From complex musical theory to just basic chords, meeting people at their level is his main focus in teaching.

Jimmy’s Lesson Rate is $27/Half Hour Lesson

Joëlle Turner (Guitar, Voice, Piano, Ukulele, Songwriting, Theory, Jazz Theory, Looping, Recording)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Joëlle offers In-Person and Online Private and Group music lessons on Piano, Guitar, Voice, Ukulele, Songwriting and theory to all ages at Long & McQuade Belleville.

With over 20 years of music teaching experience, Joëlle advocates for student-led learning, empowering individuals to set their own musical objectives within an imaginative, collaborative, and supportive environment.
Joëlle's dedication to teaching is fuelled by their Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance (specializing in voice) from the University of Toronto and ongoing studies in vocal anatomy and pedagogy with Dr. Shannon Coates.
Additionally, under the moniker Ten Moon, Joëlle has collaborated with members of notable Canadian acts such as Bahamas, Charlotte Day Wilson, and Daniel Caesar, performing at esteemed festivals like Mariposa, River & Sky, and Campbell Bay, and receiving recognition including a 2019 Trille Or award.
Now based in Belleville, Joëlle finds inspiration in the proximity to water while enjoying coaching multi-instrumentalists of all ages and proficiency levels, with a focus on improvisation, arranging, songwriting, recording, and production.

Joëlle's Lesson Rate is $29/Half Hour Lesson

Mark Chartier (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Theory, Looping)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Mark Chartier offers In-Person Private music lessons on Guitar, Bass Guitar, and Ukulele to all ages at Long & McQuade Belleville.

Mark has been playing since 12 years of age, and for 45+ years Mark has traveled, played, performed, and honed his skills across North & South America.
Mark has teaching experience with acoustic, electric, and bass guitars, has taught students of all age levels, and specializes in tailoring lessons based on each individual. Reading standard notation and tablature can also be taught if desired.
Mark continues studying, practicing, writing, and recording music in his home studio. He has a strong passion for sharing his musical abilities to enable others to explore the beauty of music that awaits them. Lessons can also be taught in French or Spanish.

Mark's Lesson Rate is $27/Half Hour Lesson.

Spencer Barriage (Piano, Theory, Ear Training)

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

Spencer offers In-Person Private music lessons on Piano, RCM, Theory, and Ear Training to students aged 7+ of all experience levels at Long & McQuade Belleville

Spencer has been playing music since the age of 11, studying through the Royal Conservatory method.
Early in his studies, he became a church pianist up until attending Western University to further pursue his musical education.
After attaining a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Philosophy, he joined the Deagu theatre group as a piano accompanist and musical director while overseas.
Returning to Canada, he continued teaching privately and playing with local bands as well as working with various theatre groups.
Lessons are based on students’ goals in music and what is needed to reach those goals, including technique, theory, RCM certification prep, or ear training.
Students Aged 7+ of all experience levels are welcome.

Spencer's Lesson Rate is $27/Half Hour Lesson