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Quest Musique believes in the importance of individual instruction for learning a musical instrument. In music, the aptitudes, skills, interests and determination of each student vary greatly. One child may have strong sight reading skills. Another may want to focus on a certain style of music. An adult may learn at an accelerated pace because of comprehension level and a desire to learn.

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Teacher Profiles

Blaine Badiuk - Violin / Fiddle

		Hi, I’m Blaine Badiuk, one of Quest Musiques Fiddle instructors. Don’t let me catch you saying you want to play the VIOLIN… I’m the FIDDLE guy. What’s the difference? Well, Fiddle players have more fun. But I’ll teach you the other stuff too. I’ve been playing since I was only 6 and teaching the craft for five years now. In the summer time you can find me teaching at the International Music Camp at the Peace Gardens for the week long music camp. I took years of lessons from one of Canada’s best, Patti Kusturok-Lamoureux. My teaching area’s include Olde Tyme Fiddling, Bluegrass and of course, Country Music. You can find me playing around town in one of my two bands “The Braggarts” (Celtic Rock) or “The Echo Valley Boys” (Old Time & Classic Country Music). Don’t get me wrong, its not all hillbilly music for me I love the Tragically Hip, AC/DC, the Stones and Aerosmith. That must make me Cool right?!? Come try out a few classes at one of our two stores, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. If you don’t have an instrument don’t worry we have rentals to get you started. See you soon, Blaine.

Karl Beitlberger - Guitar

		Karl Beitlberger has seriously studied, played and taught the guitar for a decade and half. Winning scholarships and bursaries he was encouraged to continue his music education at the post secondary level. He attended Mohawk College in Hamilton Ontario for jazz guitar performance. During his years studying he was employed by several reputable studios in the Hamilton area to teach guitar. Karl successfully completed his diploma at Mohawk with honours. Traveling the world employed by Carnival Cruise Lines as a show band guitarist for years has made Karl a seasoned guitarist in many genres of music. Many of Karl’s students have won awards at competitions and festivals. Karl has prepared students for a variety of examinations and auditions where they all have attained a high level of achievement. Several of Karl’s pupils have gone on to pursue their own musical careers in various schools, colleges and universities. In addition to studying jazz at the University of North Texas, Karl has an undergraduate degree from York University where he studied music and music pedagogy. Due to his high level of academic achievement and engaging personality he was asked to volunteer his time at York University to the Peer Mentorship Program where he helped first year university students cope and adjust to their new surroundings at the university. Karl is currently applying to various faculties’ education to become a high school level band teacher.

Dave Brown - Saxophone, Clarinet & Flute

		Dave Brown has been playing woodwinds for over 30 years. From the beginning he excelled at the flute, and in 1972 he was chosen for International Music Camp European Tour Band as the youngest musician at 15, and played six European countries including a concert at the Vatican in Rome. Dave studied flute at Brandon University in 1974-75, and finished his Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Winnipeg. Since the 80s Dave has been playing and teaching the flute, saxophone, and clarinet professionally and has gained a wealth of experience in touring, performance, and recording with various groups. Currently he plays flute and sax (soprano, alto, tenor and baritone) with NAfro Dance Orchestra and harmonica and saxes with the Black Aces.

Murray Campbell - Guitar

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Hilary Chase - Drums (Meadowood location only)

		Hilary was a public school teacher for 26 years and has been teaching drums and percussion for the past 7 years. He has performed with different rock and jazz groups for over 40 years. Though he claims he is “older than God,” Hilary is a music enthusiast with a love for rock, jazz, and Latin, with a keen understanding of what it takes to progress and reach one’s musical goals.

Kanisha Cruz-Kan - Piano/Keyboard & Cello (Meadowood location only)

		Kanisha is an accomplished classical and contemporary musician with her Gr. 9 RCM certificate in cello and RCM Performers ARCT in piano. She has also completed her Gr. 5 History in RCM Theory and taught beginner to advanced levels in piano, cello and theory. Kanisha has performed at multiple Winnipeg competitions, including the Winnipeg Music Festival, Manitoba Registered Music Teachers Association, and U of M scholarships, as well as competitions at a national level. She has also shared her music at many recitals, master classes and senior homes, and accompanied various musicians (choirs, strings, winds, vocals, etc.)

Bryce Englot - Drums

		Bryce has been playing drums for as long as he can remember and been teaching since 2005. His musical style is “LOUD” – particularly in rock and jazz – and he enjoys dabbling in Latin and African rhythms as well. In addition to his love for loud noises, percussion and ambient sound, Bryce is also a second year B.Sc. student at the University of Manitoba. His goal is to continue to learn more and improve his drumming skills in any way he can (maybe even with the help of some pumpkins??)

Eric Ens - Guitar & Bass

		Eric Ens has been with Quest since 2007. He teaches all contemporary music styles from metal to jazz and has particular expertise in progressive rock. Eric is highly trained in music theory and enjoys teaching the inner workings of music. He is very much a student of every aspect of the guitar, with a vast knowledge guitar repair, maintenance, construction, and the instrument’s history including classic brands and models. Outside of music, Eric is currently pursuing an education in advanced mathematics.

Pierre Freynet - Guitar

		Pierre Freynet has been immersed in music his whole life. Under the instruction of his mother, who happens to be a music teacher and professional musician by trade, he began taking piano lessons at the tender age of 4. When he reached his adolescent years, he decided that the piano wasn’t really his thing anymore. He wanted to learn to play the guitar, because that’s what all the cool kids were doing. He studied guitar for 5 years under the instruction of Conrad Ostrowski. During his high school years, he played in various bands, and eventually wound up playing for the critically acclaimed French-Canadian folk group L’Ensemble Folklorique de la Rivière Rouge. In 2001 he started taking lessons from local jazz and fingerstyle guitar legend Chet Breau. Pierre felt so inspired by this teacher, that he would spend many long days (and nights) practicing his instrument, often practicing 8 hours a day. Pierre had never before felt this motivated to seriously learn and study the guitar. As a teacher, Pierre strives to instill this motivation into each one of his students. Pierre has been a private guitar instructor for 5 years. He also has taught group lessons for the City of Winnipeg Community Services Department for 2 years. Additionally, he worked as a music teacher in the Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine, teaching kindergarten to grade 9 in two different schools. Pierre teaches many different styles of guitar playing, including: blues, jazz, rock, fingerstyle, classical, flamenco, bluegrass, country and reggae. He is currently involved in 3 different musical projects. He is the guitarist and lead singer for The Bottlecaps Blues Band, he is the lead guitarist for folk-rock group The Afterparty, and he is currently in the process of recording a demo for his own original folk compositions. You can check out some of his music at: http://www.myspace.com/pierrefreynet

Lois Gillespie - Voice (Portage location only)

		Lois is a Winnipeg based singer / songwriter who has honed her craft in diverse areas. Her acoustic guitar skills and unique, powerful vocal expression have found a place in intimate venues around the city including local coffee shops and jazz bars. Since 2002 she has also brought her music on to the wards at the St. Boniface, Grace, and Victoria Hospitals working with Manitoba Artists in Healthcare Music to my Ears Program where she shares her enthusiasm for song with patients, staff, and visitors. In 2004, Lois released her first CD of original material, “Sensible Shoes.”

Jeff Gordon - Drums

		Jeff Gordon has privately studied drums & percussion for 10 years. He is a graduate of the Los Angeles Music Academy. As well, Jeff has completed 1 year of jazz studies at Grant MacEwan college in Edmonton Alberta. Bringing 7 years of teaching experience to the table, Jeff teaches all styles to all skill levels with an emphasis on reading and technique. Jeff has years of experience playing locally and touring North America with Driver (a Winnipeg rock band), Sarah Sommer (a Folk Ensemble) & others. Currently, Jeff is playing with Winnipeg rock band, Davinport & electronic alternative band, Dirtywords.

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Shannon Harding - Clarinet/Sax/Flute

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Shyla Goertzen - Voice

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Alex Jang - Violin

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Richard Jeanson - Piano

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Patrick Leclerc - Guitar, Bass, Upright Bass, Mandolin, Ukulele, Harmonica

		Patrick Leclerc has been teaching since 2000. An extremely versatile musician, he plays and teaches numerous stringed instruments including guitar, bass, double bass and mandolin, as well as the harmonica. Pat specializes in a variety of styles including blues, classic rock, jazz, bluegrass, and country. A mainstay in the Winnipeg music scene for the past 12 years, Pat has played and recorded with a wide variety of musical acts. He is currently part of a Dixieland band, a country band, and a jazz band, as well as working as a stand in both live and in the studio. Pat is passionate about teaching and especially enjoys making music make sense by exploring theory with his students.

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Gueng Lee - Piano/Vocal

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Dave Lenz - Guitar, Drums & Piano / Keyboard

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James McKee - Trumpet & Trombone

		My name is James Mckee and I teach brass instruments at Quest Musique. I have been playing brass instruments for 10 years, starting with the French Horn in Grade 6 concert band at Bruce Middle School. After two years on the horn I picked up the trumpet because I wanted to be in Jazz band. I went on to Silver Heights Collegiate where I played trumpet in both jazz and concert band. During high school I also played guitar and sang in a classic rock cover band which first exposed me to jamming and improvising without sheet music in front of me. I later learned to use these skills on the trumpet by jamming with friends. I now play trumpet, trombone and euphonium in a number of bands in Winnipeg ranging from ska and funk to country and bluegrass. I also play professionally as a member of the HMCS CHIPPAWA Naval Reserve Band. I joined shortly after graduating high school in 2005 and have experience performing in high pressure situations, such as playing the Last Post at the MTS Center. I am now studying Jazz at the University of Manitoba and performing as a member of the U of M Jazz Lab Band directed by Steve Kirby. When I am not performing with any of these groups you can find me busking or jamming with friends. I love music and take my trumpet with me everywhere and play whenever I think I might not get in trouble for it.

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Dario Montanino - Guitar & Bass

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Doug Northcott - Drums

		Doug is the Music School Administrator for Quest Musique. He has been teaching and playing professionally since 1995. Doug has performed with numerous groups in a variety of styles including rock, alternative, metal, jazz, R&B, funk, fusion, hip-hop, country, and classical. He also has a wealth of experience in songwriting, studio work, engineering, and mixing. In 2002 he won a Prairie Music Award (since renamed the Western Canadian Music Awards) for his work with the Funk / Rock band Fast Orange. Doug is a teacher at heart and is constantly researching new teaching methods and curriculum for his students. He holds a B.A. (Psychology - Honours) and wrote his thesis on applications of behavioral psychology principles in teaching drum beats. Doug’s current projects include playing regular gigs in a cover band, tinkering in his home studio, and coming up with new ways to teach music.

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Jon Plett - Drums

		Jon started playing drums in 2000 and fell in love with the instrument a few years later. Since then Jon has performed with many groups from metal/hardcore to folk/bluegrass. He has also recorded on movie soundtracks and recorded tracks for sporting events. Jon has studied at Musicians Institute (Hollywood, California) as well as at Los Angeles Music Academy. Currently Jon is playing with alternative/pop group Hundredfold as well as with metal act Every New Day and folk group Paul Bergman. Jons main interests include Jazz, Afro-cuban and Brazilian music.

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Tristan Rivers - Guitar & Bass

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Scott Senior - Percussion

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Terry Smith - Guitar & Bass

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Randy Weslak - Violin / Fiddle

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