Ottawa - Piano 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!

adam sperry (Voice, Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Praised for his “rich vocals and dynamic palette” (Holly Harris, Opera Canada, Fall 2019), Manitoban tenor Adam Sperry has had the privilege of performing with many companies across Canada. Adam is a recent graduate of the Schulich School of Music with a Master’s of Opera and Voice under the tutelage of John MacMaster. Recent highlights include Sam Kaplan in Weill’s Street Scene with Opera McGill, first prize winner of the Zita bernstein Herman Lieder Competition - adjudicated by Elly Ameling, and tenor soloist in Carmina Burana with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Adam is thrilled to join as a voice and piano instructor at Long & McQuade and will apply his thorough experience in opera, musical theatre, pop, rock and jazz, to a holistic learning experience.

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

ashley carpenter (Piano, Voice)

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Teaching Style: classical, classical

Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Saturday

Praised for her “delightful voice and considerable comedic talent” by Opera Canada, Ashley Carpenter is a Canadian soprano who has had the privilege of performing across Canada, as well as multiple other countries. Ashley is currently pursing a Graduate Diploma in Voice Performance at the University of Ottawa and is a recent graduate from the Don Wright Faculty of Music at Western University with a Master of Music in Voice Performance. She has a Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Voice Performance from Western University. She recently performed the role of Musetta in Summer Opera Lyric Theatre’s production of La Boheme, as well as travelling to New Brunswick where she was selected for the COSA Canada Summer Vocal Intensive program. In 2023, she sang the lead role of Rose Michon at the Canadian premiere of La Jolie Parfumeuse at the Halifax Summer Opera Festival. Through her degree, Ashley sang with UWOpera. A performance highlight includes playing the title role, Gretel, in Hansel and Gretel. Ashley was selected to participate in an intensive opera program in Edmonton, Alberta, performing the role of Anna Gomez in The Consul with Opera NUOVA. When Ashley isn’t performing, she is passionate about teaching voice and piano and hopes to inspire and foster her love of music into her students. In addition to classical music, Ashley has experience teaching musical theatre, jazz, pop, and choral music.

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

chestan tam (Piano, Theory, Composition)

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

Chestan Tam is a classically trained pianist and recent graduate from the University of Toronto, holding a Bachelor of Music with piano and a minor in composition, under the mentorship of Larysa Kuzmenko and Alexander Rapoport. Beginning his musical training at a very young age, Chestan received his Grade 10 RCM Certification in piano in 2012, and has won numerous awards at the Kiwanis Music Festival over the years. Chestan also has a background in traditional Chinese music, having studied the Chinese hammer dulcimer with Anna Guo of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Although Chestan is classically trained, he enjoys playing music of all genres, and publishes arrangements of popular music on the piano online as a hobby.

Chestan's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Ottawa is $25.

eyleen li (Piano)

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Teaching Day(s): Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

Eyleen completed a Bachelor of Arts from York University, majoring in psychology and completing many courses in music where she learned about music performance, theory, and history. One of Eyleen’s lecturers was world-renowned pianist Antonin Kubaleck who helped her develop a new way to learn about music.
She specializes in classical music and enjoys playing popular music from the 1950s to 1970s. Eyleen likes to incorporate insights from educational psychology into her piano teaching and also enjoys sharing and exchanging information with students while encouraging them to explore a variety of forms of creativity.
Eyleen includes piano repertoire, music theory, exam & competition preparation, and music history in her lessons. This provides a well-rounded foundation for musicians of all levels.

Eyleen's rate per half hour private lesson at Long & McQuade Ottawa is $25.

henry bakker (Piano)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday

Henry earned his Bachelor of Music from McMaster University and Royal Conservatory ARCT in 1983 and has been teaching piano privately for forty years. He believes it is his job to develop each student’s musical appreciation and abilities by finding their forte and building on it. He is patient and experienced and loves helping students grow into their musical potential.

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

john harder (Piano)

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Teaching Style: classical

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Wednesday

Originally from Ottawa, John's been in and around music his whole life, with both his parents being music teachers. He recently got his Bachelor's Degree in piano at Humber College. With 7 years of teaching under his belt, John has experience teaching students of all levels and ages, having taught up to RCM level 8. Having completed his RCM level 10 exam, John has got a wealth of experience. He’s excited to meet and work with students to build a connection with them and to help them grow as musicians.

John's teaching rate per half hour private lesson at Long & Mcquade Ottawa is $25.