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London North - Banjo Lessons
Music Lesson Centre
View Store Details725 Fanshawe Park Road W
London North, Ontario, N6G 5B4
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (519) 439-0102
Store Phone: (519) 439-0101
Lesson Centre Email: londonnorthlessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: london@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 10:00am - 9:00pmTuesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Our Banjo Teachers:
Alex Tirolese (Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Banjo, Ukulele, Guitar, Violin, Bass Guitar)
Registration RequestOnline Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Alex is a talented saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist with 20 years of playing experience. He is currently pursuing a music degree through Berklee College of Music. Alex is a thorough and patient teacher with 8 years experience teaching privately at local studios and with the Holy Spirit Marching Band. Alex emphasizes musicality, each lesson building on the previous ones, and of course, having fun. Alex is well-versed in many styles of music including, but not limited to, rock, funk, jazz, and classical. When not teaching, studying or recording, you can catch Alex gigging across Ontario with his band, Fun Fact. In addition, Alex is an official artist for Spector Basses.
His rate is $27.00/half-hour private lesson.
Our Group Lessons:
Happy New Year and welcome to the Winter edition of Adult Jam Band!
An opportunity to collaborate with others playing the music you love! Come join Adult Jam Band, open for musicians of all ability. Open to instruments including drum, bass, guitar, saxophone, banjo, mandolin, voice. Music will be chosen by participants upon arrival. We look forward to seeing you there!
You can join us at any time throughout the sessions or for the full season.
Please Note: If your instrument is not listed and you're looking to join please talk to us at the lessons centre desk!
This exciting group will run Tuesdays from 10:30am-Noon. Classes will take place at the London North Long & McQuade Lessons Centre located at 725 Fanshawe Park Road West.
New members welcome!
Colourful Music is a lively and engaging course designed for young musicians ages 5-10, offering an exciting introduction to piano and music theory. Through fun games, hands-on activities, and creative exercises, students will explore the basics of rhythm, song construction, and music theory in a way that feels more like play than practice.
This course focuses on building a strong musical foundation that students can carry with them across any instrument. They'll develop key skills in rhythm, melody, and harmony while also creating their own original musical pieces. Additionally students will vote on their compositions for a weekly "Composition of the Week", which is featured in the Lessons Centre and on the Long & McQuade London North Instagram!
By the end of the course, students will have a solid grasp of music theory that will serve as a stepping stone for future musical growth. Whether they're just starting out or looking to build their musical knowledge, Colourful Music offers a fun, supportive environment where learning comes naturally.
This course is an hour long and runs bi-weekly on Thursdays.
Session A is from 4:00pm -5:00pm
Session B is from 5:00pm -6:00pm
Get ready to rock March Break! This year we have revamped the program to ensure students get the most out of this experience! All workshops and rehearsals will be run by Alex, Kelly & Scott Homer.
Join us at Long & McQuade London North for Rock Skool, a week-long camp where young musicians ages 8-18 can learn what it takes to be part of a rock band! In the mornings students will participate in workshops focused on key elements of being in a rock band. Topics will include Recording, Production Techniques, Band Branding, Social Media Promotion, Lyric Writing, and Instrument Specific Soloing. In the afternoon students will work with in groups to develop their own band, including defining their unique style, sound and look. They will run rehearsals to hone in their new skills prepare for a final concert.
The camp will conclude with a live performance showcasing the talent and teamwork developed throughout the week. Adoring fans (family and friends) are invited to attend, and watch this amazing show!
Please note space is limited and registration is done on a first come first serve basis. Contact us now at (519)-439-0102 or [email protected] to reserve your spot!
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Dates: Monday, March 10 – Friday, March 15, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (with a half-hour lunch break)
Location: Long & McQuade London North, 725 Fanshawe Park Road West
Cost: $350 for the week
Final Concert: Friday, March 15th at 1:15pm at 725 Fanshawe Park Road West
We offer 3 separate age groups to ensure the content is engaging and age-appropriate for everyone:
Junior Rockers (Ages 8-11)
Intermediate Rockers (Ages 12-14)
Senior Rockers (Ages 15-18)
