All About Lessons
I teach in both my home studio in Comox and in Long and McQuade in Courtenay between the hours of 9am and 7pm. Besides geographical advantages of either location, I have two dogs and cats at my home studio. I realise that some people simply can't be around dogs and/or cats because of allergies so coming to Long and McQuade makes perfect sense.
I teach pretty much any style of guitar out there. Acoustic fingerstyle, fun around the campfire, jazz, acoustic and electric, metal and hard rock, industrial metal and punk. I will also help you notate or learn your favourite song if you bring in a recording (or we can look it up on YouTube).
I also teach Bass, Mandolin, Banjo, Music Theory, Ukelele and if you have something interesting with strings, let's talk! I have the theory and can work it out.
I will consider students on a case by case basis. I teach both young children and senior citizens and have a few special needs students who are exploring music in a variety of ways. Parents are welcome to attend the lessons with their children if they would like and I will will share their accomplishments with you on a regular basis.
Why I welcome my dogs in my studio
Dogs have been used as a learning aide in classrooms across Canada and North America for years. The benefits of having a friendly dog include a reduction in stress and anxiety and they can aid in interaction between instructors and students. An example would be someone who is normally quite shy or uncomfortable without their parents is comforted by having a warm friendly dog by their side. Dogs can be very calming and can break tension that is created when working on musical pieces - I understand that students often work very hard on their pieces and when they come to perform them it can be a bit nerve wracking.
Both Soli and Samba are trained to not run out of a door unless invited. However if you leave the door open when you leave they may get curious and take off. Please make sure the door is closed well when both arriving and leaving.
Why I welcome my cats in my studio
I don't, but they don't care about what I think.
I teach pretty much any style of guitar out there. Acoustic fingerstyle, fun around the campfire, jazz, acoustic and electric, metal and hard rock, industrial metal and punk. I will also help you notate or learn your favourite song if you bring in a recording (or we can look it up on YouTube).
I also teach Bass, Mandolin, Banjo, Music Theory, Ukelele and if you have something interesting with strings, let's talk! I have the theory and can work it out.
I will consider students on a case by case basis. I teach both young children and senior citizens and have a few special needs students who are exploring music in a variety of ways. Parents are welcome to attend the lessons with their children if they would like and I will will share their accomplishments with you on a regular basis.
Why I welcome my dogs in my studio
Dogs have been used as a learning aide in classrooms across Canada and North America for years. The benefits of having a friendly dog include a reduction in stress and anxiety and they can aid in interaction between instructors and students. An example would be someone who is normally quite shy or uncomfortable without their parents is comforted by having a warm friendly dog by their side. Dogs can be very calming and can break tension that is created when working on musical pieces - I understand that students often work very hard on their pieces and when they come to perform them it can be a bit nerve wracking.
Both Soli and Samba are trained to not run out of a door unless invited. However if you leave the door open when you leave they may get curious and take off. Please make sure the door is closed well when both arriving and leaving.
Why I welcome my cats in my studio
I don't, but they don't care about what I think.
