Gravenhurst - Theory Lessons

dan mccoy (Piano, Theory, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Saturday

Dan McCoy studied music at the University of Toronto (Mus.Bac. 2000, M.A. 2003) and later at the Franz Liszt School of Music in Weimar, Germany where he earned a Master’s in harpsichord performance (2010). His writings on music performance have been published in the scholarly journal, Early Music, by Oxford University Press and elsewhere. While in Germany, Dan was the summer organist at the Kaufmannskirche where Martin Luther preached and where Bach’s parents were married. Dan has concertized in Canada, France, England, Germany including at the Bachhaus Museum in Eisenach in Germany and a birthday concert including harpsichord at the Palace in Ohrdruf to celebrate Bach’s 325th. He is the co-founder of the Muskoka Youth Choir, Muskoka Ukulele Society and served for the past decade as President of the Royal Canadian College of Organists (Simcoe-Muskoka). Dan was also a recent Adjudicator at the Kiwanis Music Festival in Orillia, Ontario. For many seasons, Dan was the Associate Conductor and Accompanist of the Barrie’s King Edward Choir. His Rate is $30 per half hour lesson.

peter wainwright (Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Theory, Ukulele)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Peter Wainwright has been a fulltime performer and private music instructor for over 40 years and has taught and performed on guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo and mandolin. He earned his grade 10 classical guitar certificate from the Royal Conservatory of Music in 1982 but teaches all techniques and music genres. He has extensive experience performing as a soloist, in bands and in ensembles of all sizes. Peter taught at numerous music stores, high schools, private schools and has operated his own teaching studio for over 35 years. He has taught well over 50000 individual lessons to students of all ages, abilities, and music styles. Besides the instruments listed Peter also teaches music theory and songwriting. He has and continues to perform regularly at casinos, cruise ships, music festivals, fine dining establishments, private parties, and corporate events. His rate is $29 per half hour lesson.

stephen mcphail (Guitar, , Ukulele, Theory)

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Teaching Style: rock

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

Stephen McPhail B.Sc., B.A. Now a full time resident of Muskoka Ontario,
Stephen is a full time professional musician, music teacher and studio musician with over 30 years of experience. He is former owner/operator of Burlington’s music school Melody Man Studios since 1994. He has also appeared as a vocalist and guitarist on several CD recording projects and performed with several prominent Canadian recording and touring acts.
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