725 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 - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 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

This Location Offers:

Online Lessons All Lessons

Private Lessons

Group Lessons

AllADULT JAM BAND COLOURFUL MUSIC MARCH BREAK ROCK SKOOL

Our Voice Teachers:

Aaron Dimoff - Voice, Piano music lessons in London North

Aaron Dimoff (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Saturday, Sunday

Aaron Dimoff has been singing professionally on operatic stages across the country for the last decade. After receiving his Masters in Vocal Performance degree from UWO, he worked as a resident artist for the Calgary Opera company, performing and training with singers, conductors, and directors from around the world. Aaron has since performed on Canada's biggest stages, from the Edmonton Opera company to the Canadian Opera Company in Toronto. An avid teacher when not performing, Aaron enjoys passing on his experience to everyone from absolute beginners, to musicians pursuing a professional career.

His rate is $28.00/half-hour private lesson.

Alexandra Morgan - Piano, Voice music lessons in London North

Alexandra Morgan (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Style: classical, classical

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Born and raised in the Alberta Rocky Mountains, Alexandra currently resides in London as a choral scholar, freelance vocal instructor, and musician. She holds a Master's of Music degree in Performance and Literature from the University of Western Ontario, and a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance from the University of Lethbridge. She has performed across Canada receiving multiple grants and scholarships including the Ontario Graduate Scholarship, London Opera Guild Scholarship, and the Intermezzo Classical Voice Award. As a well rounded artist, her experience spans a variety of styles including Opera, Musical Theatre, Choral, Country, Pop, and Folk! Alexandra is passionate about teaching students of all ages and walks of life. Her lesson plans are crafted individually, ensuring each student’s goals, needs and aspirations are achieved. With a focus on self-reflective learning, Alexandra hopes to build confidence and create a fun and supportive atmosphere that allows students to experience the magic of music! Additionally, her vocal teaching styles range from jazz, music, gospel, and pop.

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

Angela Gjurichanin - Piano, Voice music lessons in London North

Angela Gjurichanin (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Angela is a recent graduate from the University of Western Ontario with a Masters of Music in Performance and Literature (MMus. 22) and holds a Bachelor of Music Honours (BMus. 20) from the University of Saskatchewan. She is a classically trained vocalist and is currently a freelancing opera singer and a voice/piano teacher. Angela has been involved in music since she was 6 years old, from playing the piano to singing Celine Dion, AC/DC, operatic repertoire and more! She is well versed in teaching all musical styles and strives to create a learning environment that is inclusive for all types of learners. Angela wants to share her experience and passion for music, and is able to customize every lesson to meet the needs of her students.

Her rate is $28.00/half-hour private lesson.

Candice Luo - Piano, Voice music lessons in London North

Candice Luo (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Candice is a classically trained operatic soprano who has a rich background in piano and symphonic strings. With choral leader experiences at HNMCS and Western University’s choral program, Candice had built strong pedagogical foundations upon which her studio teaching flourished. She obtained her Bachelor and her Master's degrees from the Don Wright Faculty of Music, and had been an active musician long before that. Currently, Candice is pursuing her doctorate degree at Western University, with dedicated research interests in diction pedagogy and interpretive musicality. Candice has been a keen performing collaborator since the age of 4, her earliest music-making started at musical soirees hosted at home. Further training and education brought Candice to become the passionate educator and communicator she is now. When off-stage, Candice finds fulfilment in vocal teaching, vocal coaching, and musical collaboration. Candice is a high-energy teacher, she involves multi-media and multi-sensory methods in her studio teaching. She has taught different instruments across genres, across all ages and levels. Candice has taught voice, piano, theory, musicianship, and beginners Suzuki strings (viola and cello). She loves working with young musicians, as she firmly believes that having fun is within the core of cultivating a true passion for music. She is a firm advocate for solid technique, optimal musical wellbeing, and holistic authentic growth for each individual.

Candice's lesson rate is $27/half hour private lesson.

Charnelle Pennyfeather - Voice, Piano music lessons in London North

Charnelle Pennyfeather (Voice, Piano)

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

Charnelle is a graduate of the Honour's Theory and COmposition Program at Western University. She is a classically trained vocalist and is currently a chorister, composer, organist and pianist at her church here in London. Charnelle has a passion for musical theatre and has composed original scores for several productions, as well as short films. She was the musical director for King's Players' production of Little Shop of Horrors, and apprenticed with the Musical Theatre on The Thames. Charnelle believes in the power of storytelling in music and encourages her students to find their own unique musical voice. She specializes in classical music, musical theatre and pop styles.

Charnelle's lesson rate is $28.00/half hour private lesson.

Christina Willatt - Voice, Piano music lessons in London North

Christina Willatt (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Christina Willatt is an award-winning singer and pianist who has performed in Canada, the United States and Italy. Christina graduated from the Master of Music Performance program at UWO in 2011. She holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Regina in Performance & Composition, as well as Grade 10 Voice and ARCT Piano diplomas from the Royal Conservatory of Music. Christina has extensive experience teaching and is the music director at the Church of St. Jude in London. She is enthusiastic to teach students of all ages and skill levels in a variety of styles and genres including classical, jazz, rock and pop.

Christina's rate is $28.00/half-hour private lesson.

Hubert Orlowski - Piano, Voice music lessons in London North

Hubert Orlowski (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday

Hubert Orlowski is a Pianist, Vocalist and Multi-instrumentalist based in Ontario. Hubert began his musical journey at the age of 4 when he began studying piano in his hometown of Warsaw Poland. Shortly after immigrating to Canada at the age of 7 he began performing regularly while he continued to grow musically under the RCM piano program and developed his vocal skills by working with community and church choirs. As a teenager he started to explore other instruments including drums and bass and began teaching. While still in high school he was involved in writing music for film, leading his community choir, giving regular lessons, and performing with various youth Jazz orchestras and ensembles. After pursuing further education for Jazz he quickly found himself working full time as a performing and session musician as well as a highly sought after teacher.

Bringing with him 20 years of teaching and performing experience spanning 3 continents, all genres, and all ages, Hubert looks to meet every student where they are at and bring out the best in them while helping them experience the joy of music.

His lesson rate is $28.00/half hour private lesson.

Katelyn Murphy - Piano, Voice, Theory music lessons in London North

Katelyn Murphy (Piano, Voice, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday

Katelyn has three years of teaching experience. They have completed exams up to level eight in the Royal Conservatory of Music and are currently pursuing an associate's diploma in piano performance, as well as having professional training in choir and solo singing. They enjoy teaching students who are preparing for RCM exams in piano, as well as those who have different goals for taking lessons. Katelyn use a personalized approach, using individuals' needs and goals while integrating theory, technique, and musical comprehension. They aim to foster creativity within their students to find their musical voice and share their passion and love for music. Katelyn prioritizes creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students, regardless of their age or skill level. They look forward to teaching you soon!

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

Yasmine Abedi - Piano, Voice music lessons in London North

Yasmine Abedi (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Sunday

Yasmin is a graduate of the Master of Music Education program at UWO. During her studies there, she focused on the neuroscience of music learning, exploring the cognitive and neurological benefits of music training for brain development. Yasmin tailors lessons to each student’s unique interests and goals, offering instruction across a wide range of musical genres and styles. As a piano and voice instructor, she emphasizes multicultural inclusivity, teaching voice in English, Farsi, French, and Italian, and incorporating cultural, folk, or contemporary genres that resonate most with her students.

Our Group Lessons:

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Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-09-24 to 2024-12-03
Cost: $25/Session

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!

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Lesson Registration Dates: 2024-10-10 to 2025-06-19
Cost: $17.00/Session

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

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Lesson Registration Dates: 2025-03-10 to 2025-03-14
Cost: $350.00 per week

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)