Regina - Bass Lessons

Marina Adow

Lessons Coordinator

call/text: 306.569.3914
email: [email protected]

Emily Krieser

Faith Isted

Lily Taylor

Brad Evanochko (Guitar, Bass Guitar)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Style: rock

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

Brad Evanochko teaches a wide variety of musical styles on the guitar and bass including pop, rock, jazz, blues, and country. Brad has been teaching acoustic and electric guitar and bass since the mid 90's to all ages and levels of ability. Brad’s strengths include musical theory and technique, melodic improvisation and progressions, composition and ear training. He is involved with local band Sonic Orchid, has recorded and released albums, and performed at many venues throughout Western Canada including the annual summer festival Craven Rock Weekend. He also actively performs in local cover band Dangerous Cheese and 90’s rock band Whatever. Brad is also the coach and instructor for Long and McQuade's very popular Rock Band program. Brad teaches guitar and bass at the Regina store. His rate is $28 per half-hour.

Burns James Holland (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

Online Lessons:

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

Burns James Holland has been playing guitar and bass since the early 90's and has been teaching since 2005. He has had extensive training in a wide variety of musical genres including jazz, blues, folk, and metal. Burns has received his advanced theory certificate with the Royal Conservatory of Music and is continuing his studies of advanced harmony. He has performed with many groups over the past 20 years including a church worship group, and his latest project The Android Jackie O. Burns teaches guitar, bass and ukulele at the Regina store. His rate is $27 per half-hour.

Dan Silljer (Guitar, Bass)

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

Dan Silljer is an accomplished musician who has shared the stage with an impressive array of talents in a wide variety of styles. Dan has toured with Virgin/Atlantic recording artist & Juno award winner Serena Ryder and Warner Brothers Six Shooter, and Juno award winning artist Jason Plumb formerly of the Waltons. He has also shared the stage with artists around the world including; John Blackwell (drummer for Prince), Greg Boyer (Trombone for Prince and Parliament Funkadelic), Jeff Healey, Bazil Donovan and Glen Milchem (Blue Rodeo), and Kevin Hearns (Barenaked Ladies). Dan brings a wealth of experience and musical knowledge to his students. Well-trained in Theory (studied under Much Music Guitar wars winner Jack Semple for two years), Dan can teach a variety of musical styles and theory. Dan teaches guitar and bass at the Regina store. His rate is $29 per half-hour.

Josh Daly (Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Guitar)

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

Josh Daly has been playing guitar since the age of seven. He has included a wide variety of styles in his guitar playing including rock, pop, jazz, blues, country and melodic rock. Josh's teaching methods include focusing on playing techniques, theory, melodic improvisation, ear training and composition. Josh teaches guitar, bass and ukulele at the Regina store. His rate is $27 per half-hour.

Matt Lekivetz (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele)

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

Matt Lekivetz has been teaching full time for over 10 years and has been an active musician in the country since 2004. He was nominated for a Saskatchewan Music Award for The Best Heavy Metal Album with his current band, Dream Creeps. Teaching is a passion of Matt’s. He enjoys the art of it and sharing his love of music with his students. He is trained in and has studied several aspects of music. His lessons involve a mixture of all styles. The students’ personal inspiration and goals will determine the lesson path they will take to have fun playing the music they enjoy. He teaches beginners as well as advanced students. Matt teaches guitar, bass and ukulele at the Regina store. His rate is $28 per half-hour.

Matthew Nadon (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Songwriting)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday

Matthew Nadon is an experienced guitar and bass player. He was a student with Long & McQuade for many years and continues to expand his knowledge through the tutelage of Ken Burton. Matthew was a sought-after substitute with Long & McQuade before joining our team! Matthew enjoys playing live and is currently involved in the bands Zayd, Behind the Days, & Savannah's Freedom. He is looking forward to recording with these bands in the near future. Matthew enjoys playing and teaching a wide range of genres including rock, metal, funk, flamenco, acoustic styles and popular hits. Matthew teaches guitar and bass at the Regina store. His rate is $25 per half-hour.