12 Vodden Street E
Brampton, Ontario, L6V 1M2
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (905) 450-8742
Store Phone: (905) 450-4334
Fax: (905) 450-6935
Lesson Centre Email: bramptonlessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: brampton@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Mondays - Fridays: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pmSaturdays: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sundays: 12: 00 pm - 5: 00 pm
This Location Offers:
Online Lessons All LessonsPrivate Lessons
We offer a half hour or hour, weekly, private lessons. We have lessons available for all ages, styles, most instruments, and all levels of musicians. Our prices range between $28-$33 per half hour session. We are currently offering one-on-one, private in-person and online lessons for most instruments, Please call, email, or text for more information about our specific programs. Emails, calls, and texts are being monitored seven days a week and office staff are happy to answer any questions you may have or set you up with a teacher. Our store is open for in store shopping, curbside pick up, or local delivery for anything our students may need.
Group Lessons
Our Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday
Alessandra currently has her level 8 RCM in piano and is currently minoring in music at the University of Guelph. She specializes working with young beginners but is open to working with students of any age! She has competed in music festivals and is currently working on developing her songwriting abilities. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday
Alicia holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music from York University. She enjoys teaching students of all ages and maintains her disciplined instruction curriculum in the classroom. Alicia sings in the Gospel choir and is working towards level 10 RCM piano including theory, history, and harmony. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
Amanda specializes in teaching young beginners. She enjoys preparing students for RCM exams or casual enjoyment. Amanda has completed Grade 10 RCM 10 piano and continues to study Piano Pedagogy. Ear training and improvisation are introduced from the very first lesson. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Anthony gives students the confidence to be creative while playing. His lessons are well structured to achieve success and show progress. He has toured across the country with many different bands and is an active musician working with many artists of varying genres. He has received the Brampton Arts Council Acclaim Award. Anthony is currently playing with several Juno & Coventry Award-winning Artists. His rate is $29.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Saturday
Chris received his Bachelor of Music from McMaster University. And Jazz diploma from Mohawk College. He is a versatile musician, having played both classical and jazz recitals. Chris played in an R&B/Soul band that specializes in the music of Tower of Power. And continues to play with the Chinguacousy Swing Orchestra. Chris prepares students for RCM practical and theory exams beginner through advanced levels. His rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz
Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday
Cindy Krishendeholl is an experienced musician based in Toronto with training in both classical and jazz. She is currently studying jazz guitar at York University and plays in a variety of jazz and R&B groups. Along with extensive training in guitar, she also has several years of classical flute training. Cindy has a wide range of teaching techniques suitable for different styles of learning. She specializes in funk, finger-style, jazz and R&B. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Saturday
Specializing in Guitar (blues, rock, jazz, Classical/Fingerstyle), Emilio has studied music with some of Canada’s premier musicians having attended both Mohawk College and York University for music. A current High-School music teacher for the DPCD School Board, Emilio has years of teaching experience and is no stranger to a variety of instruments. Emilio teaches music at St. Roch C.S.S. and prepares his students for post-secondary music education, RCM certifications, recitals and audition processes. His rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Thursday
Frank received an honours Jazz Studies diploma from Humber College. With over 15 years of private teaching experience, Frank consistently helps students prepare for their Regional Arts auditions. Frank volunteers each Spring with MusicFest Canada and speaks French and English fluently. His rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday
Haley Kavanagh is a well-practiced musician who is pursuing classical studies at York University to achieve a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA). She has achieved RCM 10, as well as picked up the saxophone and clarinet on the side. She enjoys working with people of all ages, from casual piano players to RCM students, in playing, theory, and ear training. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour session.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday
Isabel is currently completing the Bachelor of Education at York University, having completed her Bachelor's in Music in the studio of Katherine Dowling. She was a featured young artist at the Orford Music Festival, Brampton Chamber Music Concert Series, Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association music festival, and was the first-prize winner of the York University Concerto Competition. A passionate advocate for artistic outreach, Isabel founded the Dynamic Centre for Education, a charity that provides educational opportunities in the creative arts for youth in marginalized communities. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, rock
Teaching Day(s): Friday
Ivan holds Bachelor's degrees in Fine Arts Cello performance and Education from York University. Ivan is a clinician at summer music camps and schools and performs with the Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. Suzuki trained, Ivan works with all ages, introducing new ideas to students while helping develop good practice habits. His rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday
Jacey has been teaching Violin for 20+ years with a personalized approach to each student. She is committed to fostering a love for music and helping students achieve their goals. As a performer herself, she loves seeing her students grow in love for music. She is enthusiastic about ensuring opportunities for student performances and building confidence. Her rate is $30.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Jesse Martel holds an advanced diploma in contemporary music from Mohawk college as well as a Bachelor with honours in music from Humber college. With over 15 years experience as a musician, Jesse has developed a wide array of knowledge and skills enabling him to provide personalized lessons for students of any skill level and musical interest including: pop, rock, blues, jazz, singer songwriter, folk and funk. His rate is $30.00 per half-hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Jon has University Music Studies in Performance and Ethnomusicology. Private studies include 'Guitar Craft' with Robert Fripp (King Crimson). As a teacher, he finds a balance between creativity and technique the main focus. Having fun and being relaxed, while still "getting the lesson learned." His rate is $29.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Thursday
Kirsten is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Toronto specializing in Music Education for Classical Piano. Her academic achievements have garnered her the University of Toronto Scholar Award (2022), and the Richard Iorweth Thorman Jazz Scholarship (2024). Having 13 years of classical piano training, she performs at the RCM Level 10 and is able to teach up till RCM Level 9 Harmony. Her pedagogical practices cultivate a stimulating atmosphere that promotes musical exploration and authentic expression, while simultaneously honing technical skills. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Larry Crowe is a drummer, percussionist, composer, and educator with over 40 years of experience. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in music performance and composition from York University. Larry has performed in Canada, the United States, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean, and Asia. He has performed and recorded with Grammy-nominated Ron Korb (World/New Age), and Juno Award winner Robert Michaels (Latin/Jazz). Larry is the author of two drum-set method books, Masterful Drumming Vols 1 and 2. His rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday
Leah has been a performing singer songwriter in the GTA for many years. She holds an Honours Bachelor’s degree in music from Humber College and has her grade 6 RCM in piano. Throughout her studies she has developed an appreciation for all forms of music and is well equipped to teach a variety of styles. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Loren has completed level 10 RCM in Piano and Violin. Loren plays Classical Violin in the Rose Orchestra and performs regularly in several small ensembles ranging from Celtic to Jazz idioms. Loren has a friendly teaching approach that makes students of all ages feel comfortable. She can prepare students for RCM exams, beginner through advanced. Her rate is $29.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Maciej studied at the Chopin University in Warsaw, Poland and the Glenn Gould School in Toronto. An International Piano Competition Winner in Italy and France, Maciej has performed with Orchestras in Europe, Japan & China. Maciej can prepare students for auditions, competitions and exams from beginner to advanced RCM levels. Maciej's passion for teaching creates an environment aimed at student success. His rate is $33.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday
Michael holds both a Bachelor of Music in Education and a Masters of Music in Performance from the University of Toronto. Michael began playing drums and guitar at the age of twelve, mostly influenced by heavy metal music. Michael was involved in the arts program in high school and studied guitar privately, learning music theory. Michael played in various bands as a rock guitarist and developed an interest in the classical guitar. Michael encourages students to think analytically and creatively, using both their mind and their heart. His rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Mike graduated with honours from the Humber College Jazz Studies program. Mike has performed in musical theatre shows, played in Jazz, Rock, Top 40, and Tribute bands in venues across Canada and the US. He has been teaching for over 15 years in individual and group settings. Mike instructs Jam Bands and prepares students for Jam Nights at Spot 1 Grill & Music Hall. His rate is $30.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday
Mike studied music at York University. As a parent of four young adults, he understands the importance of the holistic gift of music. Mike teaches music notation, songwriting, and accompaniment styles that develop fingerpicking for Folk-Rock. Mike enjoys sharing spiritual repertoire, leading church groups, and performing coffee houses with the Brampton Folk Club. His rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Miranda has completed level 9 Practical Piano under the Royal Conservatory of Music. With over 25 years of experience playing the piano and multiple years of experience teaching piano, she offers individualized teaching techniques for students of all ages to ensure they can become successful musicians with methods that best suit their learning style. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Naomi Powell is an experienced musician who is currently earning a Bachelor of Music at York University. With experience in Classical, Jazz, Gospel, R&B, and Pop, Naomi brings a diverse range of musical styles to her teaching. Naomi enjoys teaching students of all ages, tailoring each lesson to meet their unique needs and goals, ensuring their success! Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Natalia completed a Bachelor of Music from Russian University and McGill University Music program. She holds Level 8 RCM piano and theory, trains students for RCM exams and concerts. Finds an approach to students of all age groups with her structured approach and individual lessons plans. Her teaching style is calm, friendly and aims to create an environment aimed at student success. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Nick provides a comfortable learning environment for beginners & experienced players alike. Lessons are tailored to the student & incorporate fundamentals of Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk & more. Nick frequently prepares students for monthly Jam Night performances. Nick is expanding his personal exploration of jazz/swing improvisation. Nick gigs with Hot Swing Club of Brampton. His rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Raquel has taught privately for more than 5 years and recently completed a Bachelor's of Music Degree in Jazz Comprehensive at the University of Toronto.
She has RCM intermediate to advanced level achievements in piano and vocal studies. Raquel enjoys teaching voice, piano, music theory, composition, songwriting, arranging, ear training, and jazz improvisation. Students of all ages can benefit from her modern, structured approach and individual lesson plans. Her rate is $30.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday
Originally from Alberta, Stefan began playing drums at the age of twelve. He studied orchestral and mallet percussion at the University of Calgary. Stefan completed his music degree at the University of Toronto in 2012 and has been teaching and performing regularly throughout the GTA. In 2019, Stefan's self-directed band Icterus released a critically acclaimed debut album. His rate is $30.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Sunday
Stephanie has completed her level 8 RCM Classical guitar practical and theory. She specializes in working with young beginners, however is open to teaching students of all ages! Despite coming from a classical guitar background, Stephanie has experience in teaching students interested in acoustic guitar as well, and is happy to explore all genres of music with the student. Her rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Tad studied at the Conservatory of Music in Gdansk, Poland and toured internationally as a singer with an award-winning Choir performing music a cappella. Tad has been a songwriter, keyboard and saxophone player with the Platinum Record selling band Chalk Circle. Tad has composed original scores for feature films & award-winning documentaries. With over 20 years of experience teaching piano, Tad trains students for the Royal Conservatory of Music exams, festivals, recitals and piano competitions. Other styles include Jazz, Blues, Pop as well as an original composition. His rate is $31.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday
B.A. Mus.
Tase earned his degree from the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and is registered with the RCM. For more than 15 years Tase was a Concert Master for the Macedonian National Opera Orchestra and collaborated with a number of Ontario orchestras and bands. His repertoire includes: classical, pop, jazz and folk. He inspires his students and personalizes lessons to the student's needs. His rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Sunday
Travis holds a bachelor of music from Humber college. He focuses on foundational material that will help any student excel. “You are only as strong as your foundation”. Students will learn how to read, write and play music. They will gain the tools to overcome any obstacle. Lessons are curated based on students’ individual goals and interests. His rate is $28.00 per half-hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Will’s passion for music started at a young age and it has continued to grow ever since. He attended Mohawk College for Jazz Performance and Humber College for Bachelor of Percussion. Will has toured internationally playing a number of genres such as jazz, funk, R&B, hard rock, indie rock, metal, and more. Will is a Murat Diril Cymbals artist and has studied under many renowned players such as: Mark Kelso, Anthony Michelli, Kevin Dempsey, Adrean Farrugia, Matt Halpern and many more. His rate is $28 per half-hour lesson.
