2012 Music Instructors and Resources
Grey & Bruce Counties, Ontario, Canada
Please send additions and corrections to Arlen Wiebe
Click on email poster or phone (519) - 370-0158
Music Instructors
(Towns in parentheses are hometowns. Instructors may have studios in other towns.)
Not all qualifications, training, degrees earned, and experiences are listed below.
RMT beside an instructor's name denotes a member of the Ontario Registered Music Teacher's Association.
PD denotes “Pre-Diploma” (soon to qualify for the Music Teachers' Association).
Accordian
Rob Gasidlo 371-6453 (Owen Sound)
Arranging Music
Karen Houle 370-0125 (Owen Sound), http://khoule.ca/lessons.html
Artist Development
Tara Mackenzie 477-1190 (Owen Sound) www.mackenziemusicstudio.com
Bagpipes
John Graham 371-3419 (Owen Sound)
http://web.me.com/osdpipeband/Owen_Sound_%26_District_Pipe_Band/Welcome.html
Banjo
Don Seddon - Fromager Music 371-9662 (Owen Sound)
Banjo - Celtic Tenor Banjo
Bob Robins 371-5961 (Owen Sound)
Bass - Bass Guitar
Paul Danard 376-1635 (Owen Sound) RMT
Karen Houle 370-0125 (Owen Sound), http://khoule.ca/lessons.html
Trevor MacKenzie 477-1190 (Owen Sound), www.mackenziemusicstudio.com
Jason Palmer 599-6012 (Clarksburg)
Don Seddon (Fromager Music 371-9662, Owen Sound))
Lindon Store 270-2574 (Durham)
Roger Williamson 353-6040 (Paisley), www.bmts.com/~rogerwilliamson
Bass - Upright Bass
Natalie Kemerer 537-5189 (Toronto; teaches in Owen Sound)
John Schnarr 934-2744 (Tara)
Brass Instruments - French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, etc.
David Cotterell 369-5661 (Durham)
Bouzouki
Bob Robins 371-5961 (Owen Sound)
Cello
Grace Hodges 323-2284 (Holstein)
Richard Mascall 370-0090 (Leith / Owen Sound) - GBS Youth Orchestra Conductor
Keira McArthur 470-2787 (Owen Sound) - Georgian Bay Symphony Member
John Schnarr 934-2744 (Tara)
Clarinet
Rob Tite 372-1566 (Owen Sound) - Owen Sound City Band Conductor
Christine McLean 416-0508 (Owen Sound)
Aneta White 525-5990 (Kincardine) - KDSS Music Teacher
Composition (see also “Songwriting”)
Karen Houle 370-0125 (Owen Sound), http://khoule.ca/lessons.html
Richard Mascall 370-0090 (Leith / Owen Sound) - GBS Youth Orchestra Conductor
Brian Tannahill 372-9718 (Owen Sound)
Drums
Jamie Aplin 226-668-1031 (Owen Sound), www.thedrove.ca
Stew Cruickshank 371-2224 (Owen Sound) www.owensounddrums.com
Mark Mariash 369-1617 (Durham)
Paul Williamson 935-2045 (Hepworth)
Flute
David Cotterell 369-5661 (Durham)
Beth Cruickshank 364-4975 (Hanover) RMT
Meryl Gillmore 483-5457 (Southampton)
Guitar (more specific categories below)
Jamie Aplin 226-668-1031 (Owen Sound), www.thedrove.ca
Larry Becker 363-3274 (Harrington Hall Stables, Chesley area)
Mr. Docker 369-5958 (Durham)
Rhonda Durand-McNall 371-7551 (Owen Sound)
Cathy Kempert 881-0572 (Walkerton)
Richard Mascall 370-0090 (Leith)
Scott Myers 592-5000 (Bruce Peninsula) http://scottmyersmusicsite.com./home
Brian Tannahill 372-9718 (Owen Sound) - beginner lessons only
Aneta White 525-5990 (Kincardine) - KDSS Music Teacher
Guitar - Acoustic Guitar
David Cowan 538-5168 (Meaford)
Paul Danard 376-1635 (Owen Sound) RMT
Rob Gasidlo 371-6453 (Owen Sound)
Karen Houle 370-0125 (Owen Sound), http://khoule.ca/lessons.html
Larry Jensen 376-6194 (Owen Sound)
Trevor MacKenzie 477-1190 (Owen Sound), www.mackenziemusicstudio.com
Jason Palmer 599-6012 (Clarksburg)
Lindon Store 270-2574 (Durham)
Arlen Wiebe 370-0158 (Owen Sound), http://sites.google.com/site/musiclessonswitharlenwiebe
Roger Williamson 353-6040 (Paisley), www.bmts.com/~rogerwilliamson
Guitar - Acoustic Guitar - Celtic
Bob Robins 371-5961 (Owen Sound)
Guitar - Acoustic Guitar - Christian Praise & Worship
Arlen Wiebe 370-0158 (Owen Sound), http://sites.google.com/site/musiclessonswitharlenwiebe
Guitar - Acoustic Guitar - Fingerstyle
Karen Houle 370-0125 (Owen Sound), http://khoule.ca/lessons.html
Larry Jensen 376-6194 (Owen Sound)
Lindon Store 270-2574 (Durham)
Guitar - Classical Guitar
Edmund Baxter 538-5007 (Meaford)
Paul Danard 376-1635 (Owen Sound) RMT
Karen Houle 370-0125 (Owen Sound), http://khoule.ca/lessons.html
Guitar - Electric Guitar (more specific categories below)
Paul Danard 376-1635 (Owen Sound) RMT
Larry Jensen 376-6194 (Owen Sound)
Karen Houle 370-0125 (Owen Sound), http://khoule.ca/lessons.html
Trevor MacKenzie 477-1190 (Owen Sound), www.mackenziemusicstudio.com
Bill McMillan (Owen Sound) www.billmcmillan.net
Jason Palmer 599-6012 (Clarksburg)
Dennis Ridout (Fromager Music 371-9662, Owen Sound)
Don Seddon (Fromager Music 371-9662, Owen Sound)
Lindon Store 270-2574 (Durham)
Roger Williamson 353-6040 (Paisley), www.bmts.com/~rogerwilliamson
Guitar - Electric Guitar - Blues
Karen Houle 370-0125 (Owen Sound), http://khoule.ca/lessons.html
Lindon Store 270-2574 (Durham)
Guitar - Electric Guitar - Jazz
Paul Danard 376-1635 (Owen Sound) RMT
Karen Houle 370-0125 (Owen Sound), http://khoule.ca/lessons.html
Guitar - Steel Guitar / Pedal Steel Guitar
Larry Becker 363-3274 (Chesley)
Larry Jensen 376-6194 (Owen Sound)
Roger Williamson 353-6040 (Paisley), www.bmts.com/~rogerwilliamson
Guitar - Slide Guitar
Lindon Store 270-2574 (Durham)
Harp
Mabel Williamson 935-0813 (Hepworth)
Kindermusik
Ariel Barkley 371-9213 (Owen Sound)
Bonnie Perry 376-5681 (Owen Sound)
Mandolin
Trevor MacKenzie 477-1190 (Owen Sound), www.mackenziemusicstudio.com
Mandolin - Celtic Mandolin
Bob Robins 371-5961 (Owen Sound)
Music for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Judith Wright-Fedkyk 534-9335 (Wiarton)
Music for Young Children (MYC company)
Laura Gray 338-5891 (Harriston) RMT
Josephine Reid 395-2227 (Ripley / Kincardine)
Music History
Lynn Broughton 396-7106 (Kincardine, Tiverton)
Dwayne Hachman 364-5627 (Walkerton)
Linda Hawkins 372-1237 (Owen Sound) PD
Gerd Husholf 371-0822 (Owen Sound)
Christine Kidd 1-519-900-1867 (Durham)
Richard Mascall 370-0090 (Leith) - GBS Youth Orchestra Conductor
Gertrude Weber 881-2957 (Walkerton) RMT
Music Theory - Analysis
Gertrude Weber 881-2957 (Walkerton) RMT
Music Theory - Counterpoint
Linda Hawkins 371-1237 (Owen Sound) PD
Margo Hundt 364-1293 (Walkerton) RMT
Gertrude Weber 881-2957 (Walkerton) RMT
Music Theory - Harmony
Lynn Broughton 396-7106 (Kincardine, Tiverton)
Paul Danard 376-1635 (Owen Sound) RMT
Dwayne Hachman 364-5627 (Walkerton)
Linda Hawkins 371-1237 (Owen Sound) PD
Margo Hundt 364-1293 (Walkerton) RMT
Christine Kidd 1-519-900-1867 (Durham)
Audrey MacKenzie 371-1242 (Owen Sound) RMT
Richard Mascall 370-0090 (Leith) - GBS Youth Orchestra Conductor
Beth Mimagh 396-4918 (Kincardine) RMT
Gertrude Weber 881-2957 (Walkerton) RMT
Music Theory - Rudiments
Ariel Barkley 371-9213 (Owen Sound)
Susan Baker 371-0243 (Owen Sound)
Lynn Broughton 396-7106 (Kincardine, Tiverton)
David Cotterell 369-5661 (Durham)
Beth Cruickshank 364-4975 (Hanover) RMT
Paul Danard 376-1635 (Owen Sound) RMT
Dana Davidson 364-6177 (Hanover) RMT
Brenda Dimoff 534-1065 (Wiarton)
Barb Dyck 369-9913 (Durham)
Irene Enns 372-2627 (Owen Sound) RMT
Laura Gray 338-5891 (Harriston) RMT
Robina Grigg 376-6135 (Owen Sound)
Dwayne Hachman 364-5627 (Walkerton)
Sarah Hachman 881-1507 (Walkerton)
Beth Hamilton 416-6683 (Owen Sound)
Sahar Hassanien 832-5852 (Port Elgin) RMT
Linda Hawkins 371-1237 (Owen Sound) PD
Yvette Hill 794-0854 (Chatsworth)
Diane Hingston 371-0652 (Owen Sound)
Karen Houle 370-0125 (Owen Sound), http://khoule.ca/lessons.html
Gerd Hulshof 371-0822 (Owen Sound)
Margo Hundt 364-1293 (Walkerton) RMT
Barbara Jack 538-2213 (Meaford)
Sharon Johnston 524-1865 (Goderich) RMT
Chris Kapteyn 376-1525 (Owen Sound) RMT
Christine Kidd 1-519-900-1867 (Durham) RMT
Renee Kruisselbrink 934-2608 (Tara)
Gail Lear 523-4219 (Londesboro) RMT
Mary Lynn MacLean 832-4600 (Port Elgin) RMT
Ruth Martin 794-3891 (Desboro)
Joan McAsh 376-4927 (Owen Sound)
Beth Mimnagh 396-4918 (Kincardine) RMT
Janet Price 376-6581 (Owen Sound)
Caroline Renaud 389-3731 (Port Elgin) RMT
Robin Rich 369-6421 (Durham), 364-6251 (Hanover) RMT
Nancy Rogers 363-5833 (Chesley) RMT
Ann Skinner 881-4168 (Walkerton) RMT
Lynda Steadman 832-6916 (Port Elgin)
Nancy Stewart 371-6559 (Owen Sound)
Brian Tannahill 372-9718 (Owen Sound)
Rob Tite 372-1566 (Owen Sound) - Owen Sound City Band Conductor
Dawn Toombs 524-8973 (Goderich) RMT
Gertrude Weber 881-2957 (Walkerton) RMT
Sharon Whaling 881-3685 (Walkerton) RMT
Sandra Wilson 534-5700 (Oliphant)
Organ
Dwayne Hachman 364-5627 (Walkerton)
Chris Kapteyn 376-1525 (Owen Sound) RMT
Nancy Stewart 371-6559 (Owen Sound) - Organist at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (OS)
Pedagogy - Piano
Barb Dyck 369-9913 (Durham)
Margo Hundt 364-1293 (Walkerton) RMT
Gertrude Weber 881-2957 (Walkerton) RMT
Percussion
Rebecca Eaton 372-1566 (Owen Sound)
Piano (more specific categories below)
Jamie Aplin 226-668-1031 (Owen Sound), www.thedrove.ca
Susan Baker 371-0243 (Owen Sound)
Ariel Barkley 371-9213 (Owen Sound)
Lynn Broughton 396-7106 (Kincardine, Tiverton)
Katie Campbell 371-3647 (Owen Sound)
David Cotterell 369-5661 (Durham)
Beth Cruickshank 364-4975 (Hanover) RMT
Dana Davidson 364-6177 (Hanover) RMT
Brenda Dimoff 534-1065 (Wiarton)
Rhonda Durand-McNall 371-7551 (Owen Sound)
Barb Dyck 369-9913 (Durham)
Irene Enns 372-2627 (Owen Sound) RMT
Fiona Evison 372-2993 (Woodford)
Tammy Furness-Kroezen 935-7625 (Hepworth)
Laura Gray 338-5891 (Harriston) RMT
Robina Grigg 376-6135 (Owen Sound)
Dwayne Hachman 364-5627 (Walkerton)
Sahar Hassanien 832-5852 (Port Elgin) RMT
Beth Hamilton 416-6683 (Owen Sound)
Linda Hawkins 371-1237 (Owen Sound) PD
Shirley Hawkins 376-0953 (Owen Sound) RMT
Yvette Hill 794-0854 (Chatsworth)
Diane Hingston 371-0652 (Owen Sound)
Grace Hodges 323-2284 (Holstein)
Gerd Hulshof 371-0822 (Owen Sound)
Margo Hundt 364-1293 (Walkerton) RMT
Barbara Jack 538-2213 (Meaford)
Sharon Johnston 524-1865 (Goderich) RMT
Chris Kapteyn 376-1525 (Owen Sound) RMT
Christine Kidd 1-519-900-1867 (Durham) RMT
Radine Kruisselbrink 934-2608 (Tara)
Reanne Kruisselbrink 934-2608 (Tara)
Renee Kruisselbrink 934-2608 (Tara)
Jennifer Lanthier 270-2081 (Owen Sound) RMT
Gail Lear 523-4219 (Londesboro) RMT
Arlene MacNay 534-1242 (Wiarton) RMT
Ruth Martin 794-3891 (Desboro)
Richard Mascall 370-0090 (Leith)
Mary Lynn MacLean 832-4600 (Port Elgin) RMT
Christine McLean 416-0508 (Owen Sound)
Lincoln Miller 364-2325 (Hanover)
Beth Mimnagh 396-4918 (Kincardine) RMT
Scott Myers 592-5000 (Bruce Peninsula) http://scottmyersmusicsite.com./home
Janet Price 376-6581 (Owen Sound)
Brian Reis 534-4090 (Mar / Howdenvale)
Caroline Renaud 389-3731 (Port Elgin) RMT
Robin Rich 369-6421 (Durham), 364-6251 (Hanover) RMT
Nancy Rogers 363-5833 (Chesley) RMT
Ann Skinner 881-4168 (Walkerton) RMT
Lynda Steadman 832-6916 (Port Elgin)
Nancy Stewart 371-6559 (Owen Sound)
Brian Tannahill 372-9718 (Owen Sound)
Yuki Okumoto Stocovaz 364-1356 (Hanover)
Lindon Store 270-2574 (Durham)
Virginia Szulist 389-6431 (Port Elgin)
Brian Tannahill 371-6986 (Owen Sound)
Dawn Toombs 524-8973 (Goderich) RMT
Charlene Tremain 371-9490 (Owen Sound) http://tremain.musicteachershelper.com/
Gertrude Weber 881-2957 (Walkerton) RMT
Sharon Whaling 881-3685 (Walkerton) RMT
Arlen Wiebe 370-0158 (Owen Sound), http://sites.google.com/sites/musiclessonswitharlenwiebe/
Mabel Williamson 935-0813 (Hepworth)
Sandra Wilson 534-5700 (Oliphant)
Piano - Blues Piano
Rob Gasidlo 371-6453 (Owen Sound)
Piano - Christian Praise & Worship Piano
Fiona Evison 372-2993 (Woodford)
Arlen Wiebe 370-0158 (Owen Sound), http://sites.google.com/site/musiclessonswitharlenwiebe
- Praise Teams leader at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Owen Sound)
Piano - Jazz Piano
Rob Gasidlo 371-6453 (Owen Sound)
Robin Rich 369-6421 (Durham), 364-6251 (Hanover)
Piano - Playing by Ear
Mabel Williamson 935-0813 (Hepworth)
Piano - Pop Piano
Robin Rich 369-6421 (Durham), 364-6251 (Hanover)
Piano - Rock Piano
Rob Gasidlo 371-6453 (Owen Sound)
Piano - Senior Piano (advanced levels)
Barb Dyck 369-9913 (Durham)
Irene Enns 372-2627 (Owen Sound) RMT
Linda Hawkins 371-1237 (Owen Sound) PD
Shirley Hawkins 376-0953 (Owen Sound) RMT
Christine Kidd 1-519-900-1867 (Durham) RMT
Arlene MacNay 534-1242 (Wiarton) RMT
Beth Mimagh 396-4918 (Kincardine) RMT
Robin Rich 369-6421 (Durham), 364-6251 (Hanover) RMT
Piano - Suzuki Piano
Gerd Hulshof 371-0822 (Owen Sound)
Kim MacDonald 538-4310 (Meaford)
Ruth Martin 794-3891 (Desboro)
Elaenor McDougall 538-1985 (Meaford)
Janet Price 376-6581 (Owen Sound)
Recorder
Rhonda Durand-McNall 371-7551 (Owen Sound)
Barb Dyck 369-9913 (Durham)
Bonnie Perry 376-5681 (Owen Sound)
Rob Tite 372-1566 (Owen Sound) - Owen Sound City Band Conductor
Recording - Home Studio Recording Arts
Trevor MacKenzie 477-1190 (Owen Sound), www.mackenziemusicstudio.com
Songwriting
Brian Tannahill 372-9718 (Owen Sound)
Saxophone
Rob Tite 372-1566 (Owen Sound) - Owen Sound City Band Conductor
Wendy Tooke 376-0137 (Owen Sound)
Ukelele
Trevor MacKenzie 477-1190 (Owen Sound), www.mackenziemusicstudio.com
Viola
Dwayne Hachman 364-1507 (Walkerton)
Sarah Hachman 881-1507 (Walkerton)
Richard Mascall 370-0090 (Leith) - GBS Youth Orchestra Conductor
Stephanie Rostirolla 794-2921 (Chatsworth)
John Schnarr 934-2744 (Tara)
Viola (advanced)
Paul Earle 766-3893 (Guelph - teaches in Owen Sound) - Georgian Bay Symphony Principal Violinist / Concertmaster
Violin (more specific categories below)
Mr. Docker 369-5958 (Durham)
Dwayne Hachman 364-5627 (Walkerton)
Sarah Hachman 881-1507 (Walkerton)
Grace Hodges 323-2284 (Holstein)
Richard Mascall 370-0090 (Leith) - GBS Youth Orchestra Conductor
Jeff Mols (613) 243-1124, text him @ (226) 668-4402 (Stirling; teaches in Owen Sound)
Sabrina Perry 376-5681 (Owen Sound, May to August)
Stephanie Rostirolla 794-2921 (Chatsworth)
John Schnarr 934-2744 (Tara)
Gertrude Weber 881-2957 (Walkerton) RMT
Arlen Wiebe 370-0158 (Owen Sound), http://sites.google.com/site/509musiclessons/
Judy Wright-Fedyk 534-9335 (Wiarton)
Violin (Advanced)
Paul Earle 766-3893 (Guelph; teaches in Owen Sound) - Georgian Bay Symphony Principal Violinist / Concertmaster
Gertrude Weber 881-2957 (Walkerton) RMT
Violin - Fiddle
Sabrina Perry (Owen Sound, May to August) 376-5681
John Schnarr 934-2744 (Tara) - Scottish fiddle
Gertrude Weber 881-2957 (Walkerton) RMT
Arlen Wiebe 370-0158 (Owen Sound), http://sites.google.com/site/musiclessonswitharlenwiebe/
Violin - Suzuki Violin
Norma Morrison 370-0916 (Owen Sound) - Georgian Bay Symphony Member
Judy Wright-Fedyk 534-9335 (Wiarton)
Voice
David Cotterell 369-5661 (Durham)
Beth Cruickshank 364-4975 (Hanover) RMT
Brenda Dimoff 534-1065 (Wiarton)
Rhonda Durand-McNall 371-7551 (Owen Sound)
Fiona Evison 372-2993 (Woodford)
Dwayne Hachman 364-5627 (Walkerton)
Sarah Hachman 881-1507 (Walkerton)
Grace Hodges 323-2284 (Holstein)
Tara MacKenzie 477-1190 (Owen Sound), www.mackenziemusicstudio.com
Elaine Pearce 507-3905 (Walkerton) RMT
Nancy Stewart 371-6559 (Owen Sound) - Conductor of Owen Sound Children's Chorus
MaryLou Tremills 376-3137 (Owen Sound) RMT
Laura VanDyk 477-9847
Voice - Choral Singing
Louise Jarvis 371-8227 (Owen Sound)
Voice - Sight Singing
Louise Jarvis 371-8227 (Owen Sound)
Special Contacts
Georgian Bay Symphony (GBS) office - contact David Adair at 372-0212 (Owen Sound, office phone)
Georgian Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra (c/o GBS office) - contact David Adair at 372-0212 (office)
Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Assoc.
- Owen Sound Branch President - Chris Kapteyn 376-1525 (home)
- Hanover / Walkerton Branch President - Beth Cruickshank 364-4975 (home)
Royal Conservatory of Music exams contact - Rob Tite 372-1566 (Owen Sound, home number)
Canadian National Conservatory of Music - toll free 1-866-889-8807 (Mount Forest)
Music Schools & Lessons at Music Stores
Banks Guitar Shop 923-2930 (Dundalk)
Fromager Music - Dave Hawkins - 371-9662 (Owen Sound) www.fromagermusic.com
Marmie's Little Gifts 270-5621 (Christie Beach - Thornbury / Meaford) http://www.adult88keys.ca/
Saugeen Music School 364-6251 (Hanover)
Instrument and / or Sheet Music Stores
A & R Music - Andrea & Rick Popiez - 507-5550 (Walkerton) www.armusic.ca
Banks Guitar Shop 923-2930 (Dundalk)
The Downtown Bookstore - Andre and Hazel Lyder - 372-9760 (Owen Sound) www.thedowntownbookstore.ca/ (sheet music)
The Flower Shoppe & Music 363-3361 (Chesley) www.flowersandmusic.ca
Fromager Music - Dave Hawkins - 371-9662 (Owen Sound) www.fromagermusic.com
Kerry's Computers & Music 538-5168 (Meaford) www.kerrys.ca
Marmie's Little Gifts 270-5621 (Thornbury / Meaford) http://www.adult88keys.ca/ (sheet music)
Music & More by David Fromager 376-7649 (Owen Sound) www.davidfromager.com/store
Sphere Works - Music Plus - Chris Risk - 369-1547 (Durham) www.sphereworksmusic.com
Piano (Keyboard) Technicians (Tuning, Repairs, etc.)
Andrew Burgess 364-7011 (Hanover)
Max Clark 376-8923 (Owen Sound)
Rob Gasidlo 371-6543 (Owen Sound)
Phil Gignac (“Sound Piano Tuning”) 376-7035 (Owen Sound)
D.W. McKee 524-7774
Richard Porter 366-2202
Taylor Electronic Services 371-7710 (Owen Sound) (keyboards, PA systems)
Instrument Makers and / or Repairs
Andrew & Mary Burgess 364-7011 (Hanover) (pianos)
Stew Cruickshank 371-2224 (Owen Sound) www.owensounddrums.com
Lou Currah 372-1838 (Annan) (violin family), http://www.loucurrah.webuda.com/
Sibylle Ruppert & Gregory Walke 353-7108 (Paisley) (violin family)
John Schnurr 924-4742 (violins)
Accompanists (Piano)
Brenda Dimoff 534-1065 (Wiarton)
Barb Dyck 369-9913 (Durham)
Yuki Okumoto Stocovaz 364-1356 (Hanover)
Sound Systems
Gary Byers Sound & Show Systems 519-372-0890
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