St. Catharines

chris bilton (Piano, Film Scoring, Songwriting, Music Production, Theory)

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

Chris Bilton is a pianist, film composer, songwriter, arranger and producer with extensive credits. A passionate educator, Chris has been teaching music for over 15 years, most recently at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, CA where he taught and worked professionally for the past six years. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Chris has written, recorded and produced music for numerous albums, television shows, advertising campaigns and film soundtracks. A versatile performer, Chris has toured extensively as a Music Director and sideman in various musical genres throughout The United States, Canada, Europe and Japan.

Chris's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $27.00.

cooper hannahson (Drums, Hand Percussion)

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

Cooper Hannahson has played both standard drum set as well as auxiliary percussion at a professional level, gathering considerable experience and a strong reputation. Cooper is a graduate of Mohawk College's Applied Contemporary Music program in performance, and has toured with heavyweight Canadian funk staple My Son the Hurricane, as well as playing alongside Juno rapper nominee D-Sisive and acclaimed Canadian jazz pianist Adrean Farrugia. ​Cooper is currently residing in his hometown of St. Catharines.

Cooper's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $25.00.

daniela cruz (Violin, Viola, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday

Daniela Cruz is a professional music educator, violist and violinist. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Master of Music-String Pedagogy, Daniela comes to us with over 10+ years of teaching experience. Other education includes degrees from Valdosta State University, in the USA; and from Faculdade Santa Marcelina, in Brazil. Daniela is also a Suzuki Registered violin teacher. She believes her role as a music educator is to encourage students' self-expression and creativity in a way that will help every student achieve their full potential and success in the experience of learning and making music.

Daniela's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $25.00.

joe mahony (Drums, Hand Percussion)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday

Joseph Mahony comes to us with a long and diverse career in music, education and technical production. He holds a BA and MA in History from Brock University and a Diploma in Music from Mohawk College. He started teaching percussion at Stoney Creek Conservatory of Music in 2004 and then moved to Niagara Conservatory of Music in 2009, where he developed and delivered curriculum for students of all different ages and skill levels. Joseph is always willing to learn new skills and explore new musical opportunities. He has played in many bands from jazz to metal, plays several instruments, and enjoys listening to many different genres of music.

Joseph's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $25.00

jordan alexander (Guitar, , Theory)

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

Jordan has over 15 years’ experience as a guitarist and bassist, and over 7 years’ experience teaching both instruments. He has toured throughout Ontario and can be found playing music around the Niagara region regularly. Jordan prioritizes helping to set tangible goals and learning how to apply consistent structure to practice routines while keeping things fun and challenging.

Jordan's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $25.00.

jordan phelan (Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Theory)

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

Jordan Phelan is a professional guitarist, bassist, and music producer. As a backing musician, Jordan has performed thousands of concerts across North America playing a variety of styles of music. Jordan has also been teaching private lessons since 2004, and encourages appreciation of all music from students as they develop and improve their skills and abilities.

Jordan's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $25.00.

kyle luciani (Voice, Saxophone)

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

Kyle Luciani has a B.A. Hon. in Music from Brock University. He has been singing and performing for over 15 years. He has played rock, pop, and many styles in between in a number of bands and groups. Kyle has also performed classical vocal music in recitals, choirs, and competitions. He has traveled professionally throughout Canada as a lead singer and keyboard player. Kyle also plays the saxophone as a community member of the Brock University Wind Ensemble. With experience performing various styles of music, Kyle is here to help students of all levels find their voice.

Kyle's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $25.00.

marco bressette (Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Audio Engineering, Theory)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Marco Bressette is a guitar player and audio engineer who has been teaching for over 15 years and playing music even longer. During this time he has traveled North America and Europe playing in Heavy Metal bands while recording and releasing music along the way. Aside from performing and recording, Marco has taught music lessons to students of all ages and skill levels in Guitar, Audio Engineering, and Theory. He is also a graduate of the Mohawk College Music program.

Marco's rate for a half-hour private lesson is $25.00.