2762 Princess St
Kingston, Ontario, K7P 2W6
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (613) 384-9226
Store Phone: (613) 384-9225
Lesson Centre Email: kingstonlessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: kingston@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Our live, professional, one-on-one in person and video lessons are available for most instruments.For more information, please call (613) 384-9226 or email at [email protected]
Monday: 12:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 12:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Our Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: musical
Teaching Day(s): Sunday
Abby Stewart is a 22-year-old singer/songwriter from Kingston, Ontario. She is a graduate of the St Lawrence College Music Theatre performance program and is currently continuing to get her BMT degree at Queens University. She has been singing and performing since she was 8 years old. She has her original music on all streaming services and has many music videos on her YouTube channel. She has opened and/or performed with many talents such as Dan + Shay, Hunter Hayes, Brett Kissel, Jess Moskaluke, Dallas Smith, Tim Hicks, and more.
Abby has been doing private online vocal and guitar lessons for 4 years and is excited
to make the move to Long and McQuade!
Abby charges $26 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday
Step into the world of music with Andrew Weima. A down to earth musician and passionate educator, Andrew is eager to spark musical journeys for guitar enthusiasts of all ages. Andrew's expertise lie primarily in acoustic and electric guitar but his journey into classical guitar has provided him a foundation of technique and insight that enriches his musical approach.
Andrew tailors lessons to match each student's unique learning style. With 15 years of band experience, cross country tours and festival performances (such as Mariposa), Andrew weaves real-life stories and insights into every lesson creating a rich and personalized learning atmosphere.
For Andrew teaching guitar isn't just hitting the right notes; it's about fostering creativity, exploration, passion and self-expression through music.
Andrew Charges $26 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday, Friday
Ari is a classically-trained pianist, self-taught singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter with over 15 years of experience in many competitive, creative, & educational contexts. Between Ari’s involvement in the youth jazz scene and her classical piano training through RCM (Grade 9), she developed a strong passion for the world of music. While at Queen’s, she decided to pursue her interests in anatomy & the life sciences but continued to do casual freelance piano lessons and explored the collegiate a cappella scene. Between 2014 and 2018, she fulfilled positions of music director and business director for the pop/folk/R&B-inspired ensemble Trillers A Cappella and remained a member until graduating in 2020. During the past few years, her focus was to tap into a unique sound and buckle down to work on writing and producing her debut album, released in April 2023. Now looking to return to the teaching side of music, Ari hopes to use her versatile background in anatomy, music theory, education, and performance to help young pianists and singers meet their goals and have fun getting there. Her intent for future piano students is to help them develop fundamental tools every pianist needs: rhythm, reading music, understanding music theory, and developing a strong technical basis. Her intent with future voice students is similar, with the addition of helping them find their unique sound and exploring their creativity while maintaining a healthy, sustainable, and anatomically-informed singing technique.
Ari charges $26 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Brittany has years of experience writing, performing and recording music with numerous bands across a wide range of genres. She has been teaching voice, guitar and songwriting since 2011 and recently added ukulele to her teaching repertoire. Brittany's relaxed voice teaching style blends classical and modern techniques with encouragement and positivity to bring out the best in her students. She works with guitar and uke students on chording, rhythm and accompaniment.
Brittany charges $27 per half hour private lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Carl studied classical piano as well as jazz theory and composition with Ted Moses, Gordon Delamont and Darwin Aitkin. He has composed and produced for CTV, TSN, Discovery Channel and ET. Carl is the Co-founder and CEO of HGNO, a non-profit, music-based community outreach. He has taught music both at the college level and junior high level - grade 6, 7 and 8 band. Carl is an enthusiastic and dedicated music teacher with years of professional experience and has a knack for inspiring students in the gift of music.
Carl charges $27 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, musical
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Darcie (BAH, BMT) is a highly accomplished musician and performer who began teaching in 2015. Since then, she has developed a robust teaching method that caters to the unique needs and aspirations of each student. Darcie's approach to teaching emphasizes providing a well-rounded musical education encompassing multiple genres. Furthermore, she places great importance on music theory, sight reading, and ear training, understanding that these elements form the foundation for musical growth and proficiency. Her philosophy for vocal training is centered on the belief that anyone, of any age, can sing, provided they are given the correct tools to maintain a healthy sound. Darcie is also interested in
examining traditional methods of teaching to determine how they can be accurately adapted to reflect new research and findings in the industry.
Darcie firmly believes in the transformative power of music, recognizing its ability to enhance mental development, foster creativity, and instill a sense of discipline and dedication. With this understanding, she strives to make a positive and enduring impact on each of her students, nurturing their musical abilities and helping them discover their own unique artistic voice.
Darcie charges $26 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
David has been teaching individual and group classes at our location for well over 10 years. His dual diploma education, extensive experience in live and studio band performance and his multi-instrumental approach to instruction led him to establish the Rock Skool summer camps in 2005 and the 10-month Rock Skool program in 2010. David inspires his students to put their musical aspirations into action by providing a fun and invested mentorship tailored to each student's individual goals.
Dave charges $26 per half hour private lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, jazz
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday
Doug was a road band keyboardist in the days of his youth and later a restaurant pianist for the sake of his ears. He has been teaching piano in Kingston since 1998 and along the way picked up a Bachelor of Music from Queen's University. He enjoys playing and teaching in a broad range of styles including classical, jazz, pop, ragtime and anything in between, and has a knack for making lessons fun and easy for new students of all ages. He also composes in light classical and movie theme veins as well as the odd song. While studying for his music degree he was awarded the Maurice Dublin Memorial Prize in Composition. Doug's performance credits include a stint with five-time Juno Award winner Skip Prokop.
Doug charges $26 per half hour private lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
Eric is a passionate guitarist who loves to teach and perform. Having graduated from the Music and Digital Media program at St. Lawrence College in 2013, he is a well-rounded electric guitar, and mandolin player. Eric loves to be able to give back what he has learned so far in a fun and productive learning experience, applying theory and music history to all musical genres. Eric has a true passion for teaching his students of all ages.
Eric charges $26 per half-hour private lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Saturday
Helena is a versatile instrumentalist who has over a decade of experience studying saxophone, clarinet, flute, and trumpet. Since studying music and history at Queen’s University, she has been performing locally and across Canada with a diverse range of musical projects. Her varied musical experiences, ranging from traditional jazz and classical, to collaborating on electronic music and indie rock groups, give her a strong understanding of how to develop strong fundamental technique in order to meet your individual aspirations as a musician. Helena has been a passionate arts educator since 2016, teaching in private and classroom settings. She is committed to ensuring an accessible learning experience for students of all identities and abilities. Helena looks forward to understanding her students' individual goals and supporting their musical development through consistency and fun throughout the process.
Helena charges $26 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Ivan attended Vladimir Dordevic Primary School of Music and the Borislav Stankovic Secondary School of Music in his native Belgrade. As a young adult, he moved to Kitchener, Ontario where he continued to study violin under the tutelage of Eduard Minevich, concertmaster of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. In addition to ongoing musical studies, Ivan completed a Masters of Arts Degree in History from Queen’s University in 2001. Ivan has been teaching at our location since 2009.
Ivan charges $27 per half hour private lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
Jake has more than 18 years experience as a drummer / percussionist and 10 as an educator of music. He has a diverse background of musical experience, having played in orchestras, jazz bands, percussion ensembles, funk & soul groups, and much more. He holds a Bachelor of Music, with a specialization in percussion performance from Queen’s University, and is currently obtaining his Bachelor of Education.
With knowledge of the diverse ways students learn, Jake is adept at teaching students with dyslexia, ADHA, and ASD.
Jake charges $26 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Jeremy graduated Humber College’s Music program in 2002, where he studied under such artists as Mike Downes (Juno Award Winner), Rik Emmett (Triumph), and Lenny Boyd, to name a few. Since then, Jeremy has built a robust portfolio that includes 20 years of teaching music lessons, 100s of gigs in the local music scene, performing on 200+ full length studio albums, performing 1000 concerts while touring 25+ countries. Jeremy also has his own recording studio where he composes music for television, cartoons, and YouTube, as well as records with locals and international artists. Jeremy plays all genres of music. His approach to teaching combines fun, flexibility, skill building, and theory, ensuring a well-rounded and customized learning experience for each student.
Jeremy charges $27 per half hour private lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday
Juan has 14 years of performance and teaching experience. Juan holds a Bachelor's degree in Contemporary Music with a focus on performance. His educational background includes intensive training in Jazz, Blues, Funk, Rock, Pop, and Latin music, allowing him to bring a broad and versatile perspective to his teaching. Fluent in English and Spanish, he tailors lessons to each student's unique needs, ensuring a personalized and engaging learning experience.
Juan charges $26 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Saturday
Kalli has been studying violin since the age of seven and is currently working towards her Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education at Queen’s University. She is passionate about fostering creativity and curiosity through music and tailors her lessons to support the unique goals and interests of each student. Kalli is well-versed in both the Suzuki and Royal Conservatory of Music methodologies, and also has experience playing a variety of styles and genres outside of the classical repertoire.
Kalli charges $26 per half-hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday
Karine is a classical musician, who started studying music from a very young age. She started learning the piano at five years old and is still taking advanced lessons to date. As a flutist, she has been learning flute since she was twelve years old and currently majoring in flute in the Queen’s University’s Bachelor of Music program. She has attended various competitions since she started learning music as both a pianist and a flutist. Most recently, she competed in the 2024 Ontario Music Festivals Association (OMFA) and won second place in the final round of the Woodwind Open Category.
Karine charges $26 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Thursday
Massimo has been studying cello for over 11 years, beginning at age 8. He has performed and competed with string orchestras, symphony orchestras, chamber groups, and as a solo artist. Massimo’s musical background is not only in classical music but also in pop and modern styles, playing and producing for independent artists. Massimo is a current student at Queen’s University with a double degree in music and education.
Massimo charges $26 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: rock
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Matt studied audio engineering at the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology and has been the owner of Longshot Records recording studio since 1997. As recording engineer/producer he has worked with many local and international artists in a wide variety of styles to produce albums, videos, and voice-overs for film. He also appears regularly as a guitarist for a variety of artists, performing at local and international venues. Matt has been teaching both electric and acoustic guitar for over 15 years, specializing in pop, rock, country and folk music.
Matt charges $26 per half hour private lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Narakorn is a classical pianist who has been studying music from a very young age. She has been playing piano for 17 years, passed the grade 8 ABRSM practical piano exam with distinction in 2017, and is currently completing the Bmus program at Queen’s University.
Narakorn specializes in teaching classical piano to all ages of students, preparing students for RCM in both practical and theory exams and can also teach anime music.
Narakorn charges $26 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: pop, pop, pop
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Saturday
Patty is a Kingston singer, voice teacher and choral director (Frontenac Women’s Chorus, 2015-2020) who has performed locally with various ensembles and as a special guest for various choral and orchestral concerts since 1997. She has taught private voice lessons since 2003; taught Applied Voice in the MDM Program at St. Lawrence College (2012-2022), and comes armed with knowledge gleaned from a BMUS (Queen’s University, Voice, Distinction), a College Degree (Humber College, Jazz Vocal, Honours), a certification to teach voice at the highschool level (B.Ed, Queen’s University), many years of private lessons with voice teachers from Kingston to Toronto, plus ongoing research. Having studied and loved many genres, Patty typically performs a mix ranging from 16th-century madrigals and Traditional, to 20th Century art music and jazz/blues/musical standards, to Sting and Joni Mitchel, all in one concert.
Patty has put together a solid teaching foundation that emphasizes good breath support and healthy vocal technique with which to express the student’s unique voice in a free, well-placed, sonorous manner. This classically based technique is used for all genres to keep the voice healthy and supple, to improve range, vocal tone, flexibility and durability, and is based on anatomical knowledge of the mechanisms that support and produce the wonderful phenomenon of singing.
Patty charges $26 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Rich has a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering and studied drums with Joe Morello and Andrew Cyrille, as well as Jim Blackley and Chuck Burrows. He has performed at the Toronto and Vancouver Jazz Festivals and is currently playing with the Swingmasters. Rich has been teaching music since 1981. He endorses strong fundamentals and developmental of good drumming habits, but also likes to help his students play songs they enjoy and encourages them to perform and participate in recitals.
Rich charges $26 per half hour private lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sara received her BA from Queens University in music and has studied with the Royal Conservatory of Music. She is currently completing her Master’s of Education. Her undergraduate research interests are in musical pedagogy, specifically working with children with developmental disabilities and sacred music. She has worked with all ages, styles and levels of learning, from young children to the elderly. She has a passion for teaching and immense love for all those she teaches.
Sara charges $26 per half hour private lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday
Sarah Zanibbi is an experienced musician and has been playing and performing music for over 10 years. She has covered a broad range of musical styles while studying classically with the Royal Conservatory of Music, performing as a part of several rock, pop, indie, folk and singer-songwriter bands and duos around Kingston, writing music for herself and others, working in high school music ensembles (jazz, percussion, concert), and classrooms, and by accompanying singers, instruments, actors and more. Sarah hopes to share her love of music with her students and help them achieve their unique musical goals through creative and enjoyable learning.
Sarah charges $26 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Serhiy is from Chernivtsi in Ukraine. He studied at the Chernivtsi College of Arts and received a “diploma with distinction” as a Teacher of Piano, Music Theory (Solfeggio) and Music History. He was a trombone player in a military band for two years and played keyboards in various rock and pop bands. Serhiy started teaching music in 1985. After coming to Canada, he taught at the Saskatoon Academy of Music before relocating to Kingston and joining Renaissance Music (now Long & McQuade Kingston) in 2013. Serhiy shows a deep dedication to his students and wishes to help them achieve their musical goals, whether that's taking an RCM exam, preparing a piece for recitals, or simply learning a song they'd like to play.
Serhiy charges $26 per half hour private lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday
Starting from a young age, Steven has obtained a comprehensive musical education, completing RCM level 10 in both piano and violin. Though he specializes in classical music, Steven is capable and willing to teach students in a wide variety of musical styles. His approach focuses on developing a strong technical foundation while also encouraging creativity and musical expression. With a patient and personalized teaching style, Steven aims to inspire a lifelong love for music in each of his students.
Steven charges $26 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Style: classical, jazz, rock
Teaching Day(s): Monday
Emerging from the 1960's rock 'n roll, R&B and jazz scene in London, Ontario, Tim's musical career has included shows with Roy Orbison and Ronnie Hawkins, performances at the Montreal International Jazz Festival and a gala performance for Ronald Reagan during a stint as musical director of the showband Explosion.For 15 years Tim augmented his performing career by teaching for two school boards and a community college in Hull, Quebec. During that time his Heritage College Big Band won a national award and were commissioned by members of Duke Ellington's family to perform some of Ellington's religious works. Currently Tim is performing and recording with various Eastern Ontario acts, teaching Saxophone Performance at St. Lawrence College here in Kingston, and joined our Lesson Centre in 2017.
Tim charges $26 per half hour private lesson.
Online Lessons:
Tino Manford is an accomplished drummer and percussion instructor with extensive international experience. With a proven ability to enhance student learning through personalized instruction in reading, writing, and study skills, Tino is dedicated to helping students succeed. He holds an advanced diploma in Music, specializing in drum and percussion performance, from Mansek Music College. His training spans diverse genres, including Jazz, Pop, Rock, Funk, and African music. Tino is passionate about giving back to his students, customizing lessons to help each one achieve their unique musical goals in a creative and enjoyable way.
Tino charges $26 per half hour lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Meet Violetta, a dedicated piano teacher with a deep passion for classical music and a knack for teaching popular tunes. With over 15 years of experience mastering the piano, Violetta began her musical journey at Mariupol College of Arts in Ukraine. Currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance at Queen’s University, she plans to graduate in 2025.
While Violetta's heart lies in classical music, she understands the importance of catering to her students' interests.
Violetta’s achievements extend beyond her studies. She has earned recognition in numerous music competitions and gained valuable experience accompanying singers and various instrumentalists. Additionally, she has participated in renowned summer music programs such as Scotia Fest, Tuckamore, and Orford Musique, where she received invaluable guidance from esteemed professors and musicians in masterclasses.
Violette charges $26 per half hour lesson.
