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 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sundays: 12: 00 pm - 5: 00 pm

This Location Offers:

Online Lessons All Lessons

Private 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

Not available at this time

Our Piano Teachers:

Alessandra Spina - Piano music lessons in Brampton

alessandra spina (Piano)

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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.

Alicia Maynard - Piano music lessons in Brampton

alicia maynard (Piano)

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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.

Amanda Turner - Piano, Theory music lessons in Brampton

amanda turner (Piano, Theory)

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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.

Haley Kavanagh - Piano, Theory music lessons in Brampton

haley kavanagh (Piano, Theory)

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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.

Isabel Misquitta-Yip - Piano, Theory music lessons in Brampton

isabel misquitta-yip (Piano, Theory)

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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.

Jon Grant - Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele music lessons in Brampton

jon grant (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele)

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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.

Kirsten Villegas - Piano, Theory music lessons in Brampton

kirsten villegas (Piano, Theory)

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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.

Leah Korkowski - Piano, Voice music lessons in Brampton

leah korkowski (Piano, Voice)

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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.

Loren Vidri - Piano, Viola, Violin music lessons in Brampton

loren vidri (Piano, Viola, Violin)

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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.

Maciej Dorna - Piano music lessons in Brampton

maciej dorna (Piano)

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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.

Miranda Huang - Piano music lessons in Brampton

miranda huang (Piano)

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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.

Natalia Shameeva - Piano, Theory music lessons in Brampton

natalia shameeva (Piano, Theory)

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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.

Raquel Skilich - Piano, Voice music lessons in Brampton

raquel skilich (Piano, Voice)

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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.

Tad Winklarz - Piano music lessons in Brampton

tad winklarz (Piano)

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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.

Tase Stojanoski - Piano, Viola, Violin music lessons in Brampton

tase stojanoski (Piano, Viola, Violin)

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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.