900 Rathburn Road W
Mississauga, Ontario, L5C 4L3
Lesson Centre: Phone or Text (905) 273-7067
Store Phone: (905) 273-3939
Fax: (905) 273-5749
Lesson Centre Email: mississaugalessons@long-mcquade.com
Store Email: mississauga@long-mcquade.com
Lesson Centre Hours
Monday: 1:00pm - 9:00pmTuesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00 pm
This Location Offers:
Online Lessons All LessonsPrivate Lessons
Music lessons available for all ages, all levels, and all styles. Professional, highly qualified and experienced instructors. Affordable rates and no registration fees.
Our Teachers:
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Aaron is a guitarist, songwriter, composer and arranger with several years of experience performing and recording. He’s received his Bachelor of Music Degree from Humber College and is well versed in many genres specializing in rock, blues, folk and other roots styles.
His rate is $29.00 per half hour.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday
Adam's goal is for music to be enjoyable, interesting, and accessible to all students.
He has prepared students of all levels for RCM exams.
He also teaches pop, classical, film, anime, videogame, religious and folk music.
By using a variety of multimodal learning strategies, he can help you reach your musical goals.
His teaching style is flexible and accommodating to students of all ages, needs, and abilities.
His students have built custom repertoires, composed their own music, and created multimedia art.
Adam has published a music textbook that makes theory & technique accessible to beginners.
His rate is $30/30 minutes
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Anca received both her Masters in Piano, as well her pedagogical degree from the Conservatory of Music in Romania. She teaches up to grade 10 rcm, and works well with students of all ages. Anca is encouraging when it comes to student recitals, as she believes that all musicians benefit from performing live. Anca has been a successful teacher now for over 15 years.
Her rate is $30/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
David is a talented musician and a charismatic performer who has been teaching drums for 8 years. He graduated from Mohawk College’s Applied Music Program in 2017 and studied with world renowned drummers Ted Warren, Anthony Michelli, and Kevin Dempsey. Since graduating he has played many shows, toured Canada, and The United States with multiple bands. David loves teaching students from all walks of life, he knows that every student is different and can require a unique approach. Each lesson will be tailored to the students' dreams and goals they want to achieve.
His rate is $29/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Don is a graduate of the Humber College Music Program, and has studied extensively with Peter Harris, Robert Fripp (King Crimson) in West Virginia, U.S., and Howard Roberts, founder of the Guitar Institute of Technology. He has also performed with notable Toronto musicians Rick Gratton, Alex Dean, and Molly Johnson, and is now focused on teaching. A versatile teacher with more than 30 years experience, Don is patient, easy going, and injects fun into his lessons to achieve solid results. He inspires his students from his experiences, building solid instrumental technique,and a greater understanding and appreciation of music. Don specializes in Rock, Jazz, Classical, Country and Folk styles and their influence in popular music.
His rate is $29/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Greg is a certified teacher who received his Bachelor's of Education Degree from York University. Greg is also a graduate of both Humber College and York University Music Programs, and has over 25+ years of teaching experience. Greg focuses on reading and technique, in multiple music styles such as Rock/Pop/Latin/Jazz/Metal. Students have fun playing along to a variety of music in the lesson to develop listening skills and repertoire. Greg has performed on cruise ships, toured Canada, and has composed music for film and television. Greg continues to have a busy schedule as an active performing musician/band leader in Toronto
His rate is $31/30 min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Sunday
Guevara Al Ahmad is a dedicated violinist with over a decade of experience. She's a member of the Mississauga Symphony Youth Orchestra and studies in the Regional Strings Program. Guevara has played in many orchestras and competitions, both at school and elsewhere, enriching her musical skills and discipline. With a strong passion for music, she aims to become a mentor for young violinists. Her wealth of experience and dedication make her a valuable addition to music education, inspiring the next generation of violinists to succeed.
Her rate is $29/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Hyun-Young studied cello in the music department at Dan-Kook Unversity in Seoul, South Korea and has earned ARCT in Royal Conservatory of Music. She has studied and worked with many well known Canadian cellists such as Coenraad Bloemendal and Eric Wilson. She has played with a variety of orchestras in both Korea and Canada, and is currently with the Oakville Symphony Orchestra. Hyun-Young's passion and talent for performing and teaching has allowed her to develop a cello teaching method of not only technique, but creative problem solving.
Her rate is $29/30min lesson.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Thursday
James currently holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. He is now pursuing a Master of Music degree in performance from the University of Toronto with Dr. Jeffrey McFadden, which will be completed in June of 2023. As a performer, James has played in rock bands, musicals, operas, and classical chamber groups. As a teacher, James enjoys working with students towards their musical goals, whether recital, exam preparation, or even learning their favourite songs. James believes in tailoring lessons to each student and their musical interests.
His rate is $30/30 min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Jeff is an accomplished pro guitar player and composer with over 10 years of playing and teaching experience. With a degree in Jazz Performance and Composition, Jeff has studied and played with many world class musicians. Jeff currently lives in Toronto, performing with some of the city's top R&B/Rock bands. Jeff teaches and plays all styles of music from Rock, Pop and R&B, to Metal and Jazz. He also incorporates Theory, Improvisation, and Song Writing into his lessons. Jeff excels with both beginner and advanced students.
His rate is $29/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Sunday
Jeremy is a songwriter and music producer. He has a Bachelor’s of music from Wilfrid Laurier University. He has been playing piano since the age of 6 and has performed in various ensembles at school as a pianist. Jeremy specialises in teaching RCM piano and theory but is also experienced in teaching various genres such as jazz, improv, pop, and r&b. He has a kind and patient approach and has many years of teaching experience. Jeremy is a passionate music teacher committed to helping his students. His goal is to foster the musical growth and creativity of his students while instilling a strong foundation in music theory. He believes that music is a way of expression and hopes that his students can freely express themselves through music.
His rate is $29.00/30 mins
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday
Josh Sinclair is a pianist, organist, composer, and teacher in the GTA. He completed his Masters degree in jazz piano from the University of Toronto where he studied with David Braid and Chris Donnelly, among others. He also completed his ARCT from the Royal Conservatory of Music and his CRCCO from the Royal Canadian College of Organists. Josh has worked as an organist and choir director at multiple churches in the GTA for over 10 years. He actively performs as a jazz pianist in venues across Toronto.
Josh has worked as a piano teacher for several years and as a RCM certified piano teacher has successfully prepared many students for RCM exams. He aims to inspire his students and encourage an appreciation of music.
His rate is $29/30min
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Since graduating from Humber College in 2014, Justin has been very active in the Toronto music scene. He has played styles ranging from Jazz and Classical to Pop, Rock, Soul, R&B, Salsa, Mariachi, and others. He has performed as a regular member of groups varying in size from Brass Quintets to Jazz Orchestras. As a teacher, Justin has taught private brass and woodwind lessons, and is also the conductor of the Etobicoke Jazz Band, a 22 piece swing band comprised of high school and university students.
His rate is $30/30 min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
Lilia is an accomplished teacher with over 30 years of experience and has always been a passionate musician, playing the violin since she was 5 years old. She received her Diploma of Music from Lviv Lyudkevycha State Music College and her Bachelor's Degree of Music from Drohobych State Pedagogical University. Lilia has performed with different symphony orchestras in Ukraine and in Canada. Currently, she prepares students for violin, piano, and theory RCM exams, accommodating individual students' needs and personal development.
Her rate is $30/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Saturday
Lobat started studying music theory and piano at the age of 10. After high school, she studied music composition for seven years in Regional Conservatory of France. Shorly after, Lobat earned her A.R.C.T diploma for piano, and her grade 8 rcm certification for voice. Since 1991, Lobat has been teaching piano (up to grade 11), voice, and music theory.
Her rate is $29/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Matthew is an aspiring jazz musician who plays saxophone, flute, clarinet and piano. He began playing piano at age of 6 and has his RCM Grade 8 Certification. During high school, he discovered saxophone which became his passion and since then devoted his time to master the instrument. In addition to saxophone, he also picked up flute and clarinet during his musical studies at Humber College under the guidances of jazz giants such as Pat LaBarbera, Alex Dean, and Mark Promane. He graduated from Humber College on 2020 with a Bachelor of Music Degree.
Matthew has a vast array of musical interests such as Jazz, Latin, Classical, Funk, and Fusion. Throughout high school, he performed in his school symphonic bands as well as in TYWO Symphonic Winds. On top of that, he had the oppourtunity to play in Toronto All-Star Big Band, pit bands for musical production, as well as jazz ensembles at his college.
His rate is $29.00/per 30 mins.
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Saturday
Melanie Austria-Silvano is an accomplished musician with an ARCT in Piano Performance and an Advanced-level RCM Teacher's certificate. She's also an active member of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association. Melanie has been teaching at Long and McQuade-Mississauga since its opening. Additionally, she has had the opportunity to perform solo piano in Japan and Hawaii and has experience performing as a keyboardist for a rock band at various venues in Toronto.
Her rate is $30/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Mike is a guitarist/bassist/vocalist/pianist with close to 20 years of teaching experience. Since earning a B.Mus. from Humber College in 2008, he has toured both coasts of the US and Canada and done three tours of Europe, to date. He’s performed with legendary jazz and session musicians Steve Gadd and Randy Brecker, and shared stages with a diverse range of acts; from metal (Dropdead, Dälek, Ancient VVisdom) to hip hop (Cadence Weapon, No Tourists, Jeru the Damaja). He's well-versed in all styles of music, with a background in Rock. On piano, he holds Grade 8 certification in RCM. These days he’s especially known for his electro/pop solo project "Jack Moves", where he uses live looping, software production, and synthesizers to create his own unique blend of sounds, and performs live locally on a monthly basis.
His rate is $30/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday
Nick Rendeiro is a multi-talented composer and performing artist in the GTA. After graduating from Mohawk College in 2017, Nick is continuing his studies in Honours Music at McMaster University. Nick aims to develop a career in music education and performance within the GTA. He is also an established songwriter who has worked on several projects, which include scoring on numerous films and composing lyrics and music for Mohawk College’s 50th anniversary theme song.
His rate is $29/30 min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
For thirty years Paul has instructed students on: drum set, Caribbean percussion (congas, bongos, timbales, steel pan, and cajon), and orchestral percussion (concert snare drum, all mallet instruments, and tympani). His diverse performance experience includes Pop, Soul, Country, and Latin music; Steel Bands, Flamenco, West African and other global music; and numerous professional orchestras. A specialist in musical theatre, Paul has performed in the Canadian premieres of Come From Away, Beautiful, Lord of the Rings, The Producers, Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Miss Saigon, and Les Miserables. He has toured across Canada, Europe, and Japan and appears on over one hundred and seventy commercial recordings.
His rate is $31/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Thursday
Renata received her Masters in violin from the Conservatory of Music in Latvia, as well as her 2nd pedagogical degree as a piano teacher. She has performed with various orchestras in Europe, the Middle East and Canada. Renata has over 10 years of teaching experience.
Her rate is $29/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday
Robin has been studying piano and music theory for most of her life. She has been teaching piano, and theory for 8+ years. She has performed in various Polish Festivals, as well as charity events. With a Bachelor of Film and Television, majoring in Sound Design, Robin is active in the film industry as well as the gaming industry. She enjoys honing in on her craft as a sound designer and composer for many indie short films/documentaries that would be released on CBC Gems and selected at Film Festivals (VAFF, Toronto Short Internation Film Festival, Canada Shorts Film Festival, etc). With her free-spirited personality and charisma, she hopes to bring students of all ages and experience a new perspective on the world of music.
Her rate is $31/30 minute lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Selyne is a certified teacher for the Peel District School Board. She has been teaching piano for over 10 years, and enjoys incorporating creative teaching techniques in lessons to encourage the learning process. Selyne is also an active performer in the GTA, and has shared the stage with many artists including Carly Rae Jepsen and Dragonette.
Her rate is $31/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Sergio has been studying voice anatomy and voice science for eight years, using proven methods of voice pedagogy from all over the world. Working alongside renowned instructors, he has a very wide scope on different approaches to help fix specific anatomical vocal habits and issues. Sergio actively performs, writes and arranges music not only for himself, but also for other vocalists. He continues to push the creative boundaries of music using music software, effects and samples.
His rate is $30/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday
As a trained musician with a degree in music and a wealth of playing experience, Tristan Armstrong offers a unique perspective to Long & McQuade’s students. Tristan began teaching in 2004. Performance highlights include playing in concert with drummer Steve Gadd (Paul Simon, James Taylor, Steely Dan) and opening tour dates for Big Sugar.
His rate is $29/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
A graduate of the renowned Humber College Music program, she earned her bachelor of Music degree with a major in voice. She has studied with many of Canada's finest vocalists and educators. Veronica has worked with Grammy Award-Winning Latin music producer Abraham Quintanilla, father and producer of the late Latin super star Selena.
Her rate is $30/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
Victor Agrippa is an alumni from Humber College, specializing in playing and teaching woodwind instruments (Saxophone, flute and clarinet). He has been playing and studying music for 12 years, under the tutelage of many seasoned professionals around the GTA. Throughout his musical career Victor has played a variety of styles of music in numerous bands. From being part of a symphony orchestra, a big band, various Brazilian ensembles and numerous smaller ensembles, the diversity in playing experience has only been a benefit to his teaching ability.
His rate is $29/30min lesson
Online Lessons:
Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday
Virginia is a graduate from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Music degree. She was the piano accompanist for the Mississauga Con Brio Cherubs Choir and enjoys performing at several events. Virginia prepares students for the Royal Conservatory of Music examinations, or teaches for personal interest to gain skills. She is delighted to work with students of all ages.
Her rate is $29/30 min lesson
