175 Beverly Street
Cambridge, Ontario, N1R 7Y9

Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (519) 624-0653

Store Phone: (519) 622-1970

Lesson Centre Email: cambridgelessons@long-mcquade.com

Store Email: cambridge@long-mcquade.com

Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm

This Location Offers:

Online Lessons All Lessons

Private Lessons

Group Lessons

AllMusic Theatre Intensive Adult Choir Kids Pop Choir Pre-School Music Rock Skool Wind Ensemble

Our Guitar Teachers:

Aaron Griggs - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele music lessons in Cambridge

Aaron Griggs (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Aaron is a guitarist with over 25 years of experience playing and teaching. A graduate of Mohawk College's Jazz program, he has performed throughout North America. He enjoys teaching a variety of styles, including country, blues, rock, and pop, and encourages his students to bring their own musical tastes to their lessons. Aaron welcomes students of all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced.

His rate is $25 per half hour lesson.

Alex Harrison - Guitar music lessons in Cambridge

Alex Harrison (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: jazz, rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Alex is a session player, performer, composer and teacher and has been playing music for over 25 years. He holds a degree in Jazz guitar (Humber College) and is fully equipped to play and teach all genres of music. Alex is a busy player in a variety of tribute and top 40 acts: British Invasion thebritishinvasion.ca/.

Alex's rate is $26/half hour

Andrew Brideau - Guitar music lessons in Cambridge

Andrew Brideau (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Andrew has played guitar for 40 years and has taught at Long & McQuade for over 25 years. His years of professional playing have given him a wealth of knowledge, which he continues to pass on to his long list of students. He makes sure his students have a great deal of input into their own lesson and tailors each student’s lesson with the individual in mind. Many of Andrew’s students have gone on to become teachers as well. Ranging from beginner to advanced, Andrew teaches many guitar styles such as acoustic fingerstyle, rock, jazz, and many advanced lead guitar techniques.

**Due to high demand, Andrew has limited spots available to students with prior guitar experience. Please inquire for more information.

His rate is $26 per half hour.

Bill Smith - Drums, Recording, Guitar, Audio Engineering, Music Production music lessons in Cambridge

Bill Smith (Drums, Recording, Guitar, Audio Engineering, Music Production)

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Teaching Day(s): Sunday

Bill started his drumming career in the Preston Scouthouse Band and made the transition to drumkit soon after. He completed his Professional Music Diploma in 1994 at Selkirk College in Nelson, BC with a major in both drum performance and audio engineering. He spent 20 years teaching full-time at MacAulay's Music and has had an extensive resume working with artists such as Trooper, Kenny Aronoff, The Tennesee Three and more. Bill specializes in rock drumming and also offers video lessons in recording and audio production. His lessons are tailored to each student and he is excited to inspire and help students of all ages meet their goals!

His rate is $26 per half-hour lesson.

Daniel Jancar - Clarinet, Flute, Ukulele, Saxophone, Guitar music lessons in Cambridge

Daniel Jancar (Clarinet, Flute, Ukulele, Saxophone, Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Daniel is a woodwinds instructor and a graduate of the Etobicoke School of the Arts (music major). Dan is a regular performer and has played at many events including the Kitchener Blues Festival. He has recorded with bands like, "Milky Whites" and "The Bluesmen", as well as with his current band, "Fog Blues and Brass Band". Dan also has a background studying with the Royal Conservatory of Music. Dan has studied with multiple saxophonists, flutists and clarinetist privately in the past.

His rate is $27.00/half-hour private lesson.

Dave Poole - Guitar music lessons in Cambridge

Dave Poole (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Dave Poole has been playing guitar for over 25 years. He studied music theory, history and the psychology of music at the University of Western Ontario, where he earned his bachelor's degree. Dave enjoys many styles of music, and has been teaching with Long & McQuade since 2004.

His private lesson rate is $25.00/half-hour.

Dave Robertson - Guitar music lessons in Cambridge

Dave Robertson (Guitar)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Dave Robertson has been teaching with Long & McQuade for over 10 years. He enjoys teaching guitar to students from beginner to advanced levels. He understands that all students are unique individuals and learn at different paces, so he is always careful to gear his lessons towards each student’s unique learning style. Dave believes in teaching all of his students theory, scales and chord structures to ensure a successful musical journey. Dave looks forward to teaching you and helping you to enjoy music just as much as he does.

His rate is $25.00/half-hour private lesson.

Kyle Rayner - Guitar, Trumpet, Drums, Bass Guitar music lessons in Cambridge

Kyle Rayner (Guitar, Trumpet, Drums, Bass Guitar)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Kyle has been playing live professionally since 1996. He was also a jazz trumpeter and classical guitarist at Mohawk College, with a focus on composing and arranging. With over 20 years experience teaching drums, guitar, trumpet and bass, Kyle believes in a personalized lessons approach to support each student’s unique goals and learning styles. He loves to share his passion for live performance by encouraging students to participate in ensemble and rock band programs. He also enjoys helping students prepare for post secondary auditions and exams. With his laid back, yet enthusiastic demeanour and appreciation for all genres of music, Kyle is excited to share in your journey and help you become your best version of you!

Kyle's rate is $27/half-hour lesson.

Our Group Lessons:

Wind Ensemble Kyle Rayner lessons in Cambridge

Wind Ensemble - Kyle Rayner

Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-02-06 to 2025-06-26
Cost: $15 per week

So you learned to play a wind instrument and you’re thinking: Great! What now? If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Whether you played in high school and need to knock the rust off or you just picked it up and are looking for a chance to flaunt your new skills, you can find a place in our ensemble. With music arranged and tailored to your skill level and a group of supportive players to cheer you on, you will be playing like a pro in no time.