Ottawa - Guitar Lessons

Dylan Dumitru

Born and raised in the United States, Dylan began playing clarinet in 2003. Throughout high school, she performed in the community youth orchestra and All-District band.
In 2012, she left the States to pursue an undergraduate Music Degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, studying under Dr. Paul Bendzsa and Dr. Christine Carter.
While in school, she performed in the MUN Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Jason Caslor, and the MUN Chamber Orchestra under Dr. Vernon Regher. She also performed with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra on the bass clarinet during their performance of Aaron Copland’s Rodeo.

Dylan hopes to bring an exciting and encouraging energy to the lesson centre!

cliff chamberlain (Guitar, Ukulele)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday

Cliff Chamberlain is a well-rounded musician with vast musical knowledge and experience. He has been teaching and performing music for over 25 years in the Ottawa area.
He is well-versed in rock, metal, blues, country, classical, funk and jazz. Cliff's teaching method caters to the individual, teaching them their favourite songs and styles while all along giving them the theoretical foundation needed to progress continuously in their studies.
Cliff can be seen performing in his award-winning band Evil Creek at local clubs and festivals.

Cliff's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Ottawa is $26.

dylan phillips (Bass Guitar, Guitar, Guitar, Ukulele, Voice, Songwriting)

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Teaching Style: acoustic, acoustic

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

Dylan Phillips has been teaching guitar, vocals, and songwriting for thirteen years. A graduate of Carleton University’s Music Department with an honors degree, Dylan specialized in classical guitar, songwriting, composition, and music theory. He has performed across Canada, collaborating with classical ensembles, funk bands, folk duos, choirs, and as a solo artist. Teaching students of all ages and experience levels has fueled Dylan’s passion for pedagogy. Alongside his family and home, music has been one of the greatest joys in his life, and he continues to share that joy enthusiastically through teaching.

Dylan's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Ottawa is $27.

harrison singer (Guitar, Theory)

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

Harrison is a bassist, guitarist and composer with a Bachelor of Music from Carleton University. He is a part of many musical projects across Ottawa in a wide variety of genres such as Jazz, Reggae, Samba, Funk, Rock, Blues. Harrison has been teaching for many years, taking the complicated aspects of music and making them easy to understand and accessible to all ages. He values creativity and encourages the student to find their own unique voice on their instrument. Harrison's personal career has taken him all over Canada including Ottawa festivals such as: Blues Fest, Jazz Fest and the Festival Franco Ontarien.

Harrison's teaching rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Ottawa $26.

manny makris (Guitar, Ukulele)

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

Manny has been playing live since 1991 and teaching since 1995. He was the winner of the 1997 Blues Guitar Riff-Off at age 19 and was nominated Best Blues Band at the Doheny Blues Society in California in 1999 and the Maple Blues Awards in 2000. He has played many major blues festivals in Ottawa and New York and has shared the stage with blues legends Otis Rush, Kid Ramos (The Fabulous Thunderbirds) and Dan Aykroyd. Manny has played in several different blues and rockabilly bands over the years. He is comfortable teaching students of all levels, especially those that are interested in lead and rhythm guitar. Specializing in Blues, Country, Rockabilly, Rock and Roll and Surf.

Manny's teaching rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Ottawa $29