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Yuzi Sun
Instruments: Drums, Percussion
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Styles: Jazz, Funk, Rock, Pop, Country, R&B, Latin
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Languages: English, Mandarin
Teaching In-Person: Saturdays
Rates: $34.17 per 30 Minutes, $68.33 per 60 Minutes
Yuzi Sun is a Toronto-based drummer and educator with a deep passion for both performance and teaching. She holds a Master’s degree in Education from Western University and an Advanced Diploma in Applied Music (Drums and Percussion) from Mohawk College. She is currently advancing her jazz training at the University of Toronto.
With experience across genres-Jazz, Rock, Pop, and Musical Theatre, Yuzi brings versatility and depth to her teaching. Her strong foundation in jazz performance, combined with a thoughtful and student-centered teaching style, enables her to craft personalized lesson plans that strike a balance between technique, creativity, and musical expression.
Yuzi’s approach is holistic: she emphasizes critical listening, musical interaction, and collaboration, helping students grow not only as drummers but also as well-rounded musicians. Whether students are taking their first lesson or preparing for the stage, Yuzi is committed to helping them find their voice on the drums and in music
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Jake Laviolette
Instruments: Drums
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Styles: Rock, Pop, Funk, Reggae, Blues, Country, Metal, Jazz, Progressive, World Rhythms, Snare Drumming, Hand Drumming
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Languages: English
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Teaching In-Person: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
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Rates: $34.17 per 30 Minutes, $68.33 per 60 Minutes
Jake Laviolette is a versatile drummer and dedicated music educator with over two decades of drumming experience. He first discovered his passion for rhythm at age 8, when he got to play his Uncle's drum set. He was all-in on drums by age 13, after piano, violin, and guitar had failed to scratch the itch. Since then, he's moved to Alberta and back, having performed all across Western Canada at top festivals like the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, Calgary Reggae Fest, and Folk On The Rocks in Yellowknife. Jake brings a wide skill set to the classroom, specializing in drum set and a variety of world percussion instruments including djembe, conga, and bongos. He performs live every weekend—putting in at least six hours—and has extensive experience in creating original compositions, arrangements, recording, and self-publishing his own work.
In addition to his performance background, Jake has years of hands-on experience working with live sound, which gives students unique insights into both the artistic and technical sides of music and sound.
As an educator, Jake is committed to fostering creativity, confidence, collaborative skills, and personal expression in each student. He ensures all students have a strong development of the fundamentals, and work on both their reading and listening skills. His teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that rhythm is a universal language, and with the right guidance, every student can learn to speak it fluently.
Giles Jarvis
Instruments: Drums
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Styles: Rock, Metal, Country, Funk, Latin
Education: Brighton Institute of Modern Music (Professional Diploma, with Merit)
Languages: English
Teaching In-Person: Thursdays
Rates: $34.17 per 30 Minutes, $68.33 per 60 Minutes
Giles Jarvis recently moved to Canada from England, where he taught drums and music theory. He is a professional session drummer who has played and recorded with the technical progressive heavy metal band Mantora for the past decade. Giles studied at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music (BIMM) in the United Kingdom, graduating in 2008 after focusing on music theory and drumming across various genres. Currently, he performs with a function band called Boots of Hazard, as well as a Police cover band, Da POLICE.
With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Giles is passionate about teaching. He believes in a comprehensive music education, and his lessons are designed to prepare students not only for exams and music recitals but also to think independently behind the kit. He strives to keep learning enjoyable while developing both technique and understanding.
Craig Gaudaur
Instruments: Drums, Percussion
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Styles: Rock, Pop, Jazz, Latin, Heavy Metal, Funk, Soul, R&B, Alternative Rock, Classic Rock, Fusion
Education: Humber College (Music Performance)
Languages: English
Teaching In-Person: Sundays, Mondays, Saturdays
Rates: $34 per 30 Minutes, $68 per 60 Minutes
Craig Gaudaur started playing drums at the age of nine. Constantly tapping on everything with his hands, his parents decided to switch him from guitar to drums. With a pink sparkle 5-piece Coronet drum kit, his obsession with drums began. Eventually, he transitioned to a Pearl Export drum kit, aiming for a Neil Peart-sized setup, and consistently challenged himself to learn new styles and techniques. He had an incredible private lesson teacher named Kevin Ball, who guided him through his musical journey. Craig chose to audition for the prestigious Humber College School of Music Performance Program and, with Kevin's expert teachings, was one of the few fortunate students accepted into the program in 1991.
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After Humber, Craig began playing in dozens of bands and became a drummer/percussionist in over 20 community theatre musical productions. He also worked as a DJ and MC, played in a 22-piece swing orchestra, an 11-piece funk band, and several wedding bands, continually exploring his love for performing and recording music. During this time, he met his wife, Jenn, in one of those musicals, where she was an actor and Craig was part of the orchestra pit. Together, they form a band called Advance to Guru, with two full-length records and two EPs to their credit. When Craig isn't teaching drums, he co-owns an online radio station with Jenn called Revolution Radio Canada, where he serves as a DJ, MC, content creator, and podcast host. He finds it impossible to stay away from music; even his hobbies revolve around it.
Craig is excited to be part of the faculty at Long & McQuade Richmond Hill. His teaching philosophy is simple: learn the drums at your own pace, have fun, and keep progressing. Let Craig know what you would love to achieve with this instrument, and he will work with you to make it happen. He looks forward to guiding you on your musical journey.
Antonio Iglesias
Instruments: Drums, Hand Percussion, Piano
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Styles: Classical, Popular
Education: Amadeo Roldan Conservatory (Bachelor of Arts in Music, BA)
Languages: English, Spanish
Teaching In-Person: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
Rates: $34.17 per 30 Minutes, $68.33 per 60 Minutes
Antonio Iglesias has over 15 years of experience in live music and more than ten years of teaching piano and percussion. He draws upon his expertise to help students develop strong skill sets and explore opportunities beyond the classroom. With a Bachelor of Arts from the Conservatory of Music in Havana, Antonio utilizes his educational background to ignite his students' passion for music while fostering good habits.
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With a high level of musical competence and professionalism, Antonio plans lessons and teaches theory based on students' individual goals, preparing them for performances and examinations. He is passionate about teaching instrumental techniques and dedicates time to evaluate student work, promoting growth. Antonio values both classical and contemporary music, focusing on essential concepts such as rhythm, tempo, and pitch. He believes that having fun is fundamental to learning.
Mark Oakley
Instruments: Drums
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Styles: Rock, Jazz, Blues, Classical
Education: Humber College (Performance), University of Victoria (Music Education)
Languages: English
Teaching In-Person: Tuesdays, Wednesdays
Rates: $31 per 30 Minutes, $62 per 60 Minutes
Playing drums since the age of 12, Mark Oakley is active in performing and teaching various styles. In addition to teaching, Mark works as a live sound and recording engineer for events ranging from weddings and corporate functions to concerts and festivals. He also operates his own recording studio, where he has recorded numerous albums and composed music for commercials and modern dance performances.