41 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A5
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (905) 240-8883
Store Phone: (905) 240-8882
Lesson Centre Email: bowmanvillelessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: bowmanville@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 1:00pm-9:00pmTuesday: 1:00pm-9:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm-9:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Our Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Adam has been playing piano for over 25 years. After completing his RCM Grade 8 exam with honours, he entered the U of T Faculty of Music as a piano and composition major. Further exploring his passion for classical orchestral music, Adam graduated with a BMus in trombone performance and a minor in composition as well as attending the Glenn Gould School of the RCM. With a focus on classical piano, Adam's lessons prioritize musicianship and technical excellence while never forgetting the fiery beauty and passion burning at the core of all great music. Bringing years of experience as a teacher and performer, Adam aims to create an open and encouraging environment for students to grow as musicians—sharpen their skills, better understand music and history, and to have fun! Adam's rate is $27 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday
Brad Keller has been a professional musician and educator for over 27 years, and a practising musician for nearly 4 decades. His musical influences range from Blues and Jazz, Bluegrass and Country, and continue through Folk, Classic Rock, and many varieties of World Music. Brad has taught in schools, workshops, and privately, including 3 years at The Nimble Fingers Bluegrass Camp in Sorrento, B.C., The Folk College in Huntingdon, PA and The Guitar Masters Workshop in Louisville, KY at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Fan Fest.
In 2001 Brad co-founded The Creaking Tree String Quartet and performed throughout Canada, the US, and Europe. Along the way Brad and the C.T.S.Q. earned 4 Juno Award nominations, and were the winners of 4 Canadian Folk Music Awards for their recordings.
Brad's rate is $28 per half hour lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Brian is an accomplished guitarist specializing in Metal and Rock, and has been teaching in the Durham region for many years. As a graduate of the Independent Music Production program at Seneca College, he has had several songs released on Nuclear Blast Records where he is credited as a Writer, Producer, and Mix Engineer. He was the winner of the 2017 August Burns Red Guitar Solo Contest, and in 2022 toured the United States with Aenimus. Brian is currently a member of the metal group As The Structure Fails.
Brian’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday
Fresh from Liverpool, UK, Carl has a Diploma in Music and has been a professional drummer for over 25 years. He has toured extensively around Europe with big name bands like Oasis. His previous teaching experience includes teaching at the biggest drum shop in Liverpool.
Carl 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 rate is $28 per half hour lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dan started at the piano at age 8, moved to drums in high school band and has been playing for over 25 years. Along with recording and touring experience, Dan has been teaching for 15 years, and has developed a program of lessons that blend basic coordination and technique with listening and timing skills to help students play along to songs or with friends in a band. Dan also has experience with hand drums, including djembe, conga and timbale. He believes rhythm is ingrained in all of us, if you have a pulse you can play!
Dan's rate is $27 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday
Jamie holds a Grade 9 Certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music, and has taught throughout Bowmanville over the past 10 years. She tailors each lesson to the individual needs of the student, and is always looking for new and creative ways to keep lessons fun! Jamie strives to instill a love of music in students of all ages.
Jamie’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Jason’s love of music began in his teens when he picked up his first guitar. After studying music at Mohawk College Jason pursued a career in music which has led to 30 years of teaching experience, work as a session musician on various recordings, and the opportunity to perform live all over the world. Jason is a registered teacher with the Royal Conservatory of Music. From Rock, Blues, and Jazz, to Classical and Country, Jason teaches a wide variety of styles with emphasis on improvisational skills. Jason can currently be found performing with The Bowie Lives, and The Doncasters.
Jason’s rate is $28 per half hour lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday
Johanne holds a Bachelor of Music from Western University, where she studied organ and composition. Through the Royal Conservatory of Music, she has earned Grade 10 Piano, Grade 8 Vocal, and the Elementary Piano Pedagogy Certificate. Johanne approaches teaching with kindness and patience, and strives to help students feel a sense of accomplishment with each lesson. She is committed to helping students achieve their personal musical goals in a fun and supportive way.
Johanne's rate is $28 per half hour lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Maetinee has obtained a fully advanced Grade 5 Yamaha Piano Certificate (Japan), Trinity (London), and Grade 10 Piano with Honors from the Royal Conservatory of Music. She has over 10 years of teaching experience in a variety of musical styles such as classical, pop, chords, improvisation and gospel music. Maetinee has extensive experience coaching students for performance in competitions, recitals, and preparing students for piano and theory examinations through the RCM.
Mae offers lesson in-person and online.
Matinee’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Saturday
Melanie McMaster is a talented and experienced performer for violin and piano. She is a former First Violinist with the La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra, and an OMFA Provincial Finalist in 2023. Melanie has obtained a Level 10 Certificate for both violin and piano through the Royal Conservatory of Music, and is currently studying Piano Pedagogy with the RCM. She strives for students to experience joy in creating music as they achieve their goals.
Melanie’s rate is $27 per half hour lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Susan has over 20 years teaching experience to students of all ages and skill levels. Susan tailors each lesson to the students individual needs, and teaches music theory in a practical and meaningful way from the first lesson. Susan's lifelong love of writing and performing her unique fusion of classical, folk, jazz, blues, and rock has led her to become a regular on the Canadian club and festival circuit, opening for Ian Tyson and blues legend Paul James, among others.
Susan's rate is $27 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday
Sydney Clarke currently holds a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Manitoba’s Desautel Faculty of Music where she studied under Tracy Dahl (CM). In addition, she has a Bachelor Degree of Music from Thompson Rivers University in association with the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music (GGS) in Toronto. Most recently, Sydney performed the role of PHOEBE in Dry Cold Productions’ A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, but has performed in theatres and operas all over Canada. Sydney is a winner of the 2020 Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg’s McLellan Competition. She has also won first place in the 2020 Manitoba Registered Music Teacher’s Association Scholarship Competition.
Sydney's rate is $29 per half hour lesson.
Our Group Lessons:
Join Dan for an exciting week of rock camp!
Students will get a chance to feel and hear what it’s like to play in a band. They will learn how their instrument fits in with others and work together to play some fun songs. They can share ideas and perform for friends and family at the end of the week.
Suggested age of 12-16, with one year of experience on their chosen instrument. Please contact the lesson centre for more information.
Join Dan for an exciting week of rock camp!
Students will get a chance to feel and hear what it’s like to play in a band. They will learn how their instrument fits in with others and work together to play some fun songs. They can share ideas and perform for friends and family at the end of the week.
Suggested age of 12-16, with one year of experience on their chosen instrument. Please contact the lesson centre for more information.
