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A Commitment to Excellence |
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Exceptional value in Sales, Rental, Repairs, Music Lessons, Customer service and Community support has been the hallmark of G&G Music’s Commitment to Excellence.
G&G Music offers musical instruments and related products for sale, as well as Music Lessons, Rental instruments and PA gear, Piano tuning and rebuilding, DJ services, Band Instrument repair, Guitar Repair.
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Knowledgeable and experienced people are the key to providing schools with outstanding service. Our school representatives provide consistent, weekly service that is coordinated with each teacher's schedule and tailored to each teacher's needs. The range of services available through our reps includes sale of instruments and accessories, pick up and delivery of school repairs, coordinating all student rental activity (fittings, new rentals, exchanges, repairs). Our professional presentation of our rental options help parents clearly understand their options. Continuous training and education of our school reps helps keep educators up to date on the latest trends, materials and technology. Our school reps are supported with a outstanding team of inside school service specialist to provide for pricing, order processing by phone and internet, school bids, shipping, instrument preparation, scheduling and training on products and support. Ordering is easy on line or by phone and our prices are consistent and competitive. |
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Our on-site repair shop is an integral part of our service to our schools. We provide the full range of repair for student instruments, school owned instruments and the highly technical demands of the professional musician.
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Guitar/ Bass Teacher
Joe
-- Want to learn to play guitar?
Joe has over 25yrs experience as a professional musician. By the time he was 15yrs old he was touring through Canada. Joe has won the “Best in the West” guitar contest 2 times in a row as well as winning “Best Traditional Country Song” BCCMA “Dream’in.” To add to his credentials; Joe has: An instrumental record “Overdrive” which was advertised and sold in Guitar World magazine and Guitar School magazine. He has worked in numerous studios as an engineer, producer, keyboard player, drum programmer, and guitarist. Joe has toured with:“Bryan Adams”, “Jethro Tull “, “Guy Jones” Band, “Darby Mills” band, and “Sweeney Todd.” He also joined “Paradise” band with keyboardist Doug Johnston from “Loverboy”, and singer George Christian from “Kikaxe”. The band was managed by Bruce Cohn (manager of “Doobie Brothers” & “Night Ranger”. Record deal with Escape Records). Joe teaches all styles and ages.
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Voice Teacher
Jenn
-- Jenn has been singing and performing music since she was three years old. Jenn was given permission for early admittance into the Douglas College Children's Choir by Choral Director Diane Loomer. She has performed and studied under a variety of musicians - including: Stephen Horning, Marissa Gitan, and Lindsay Lindquest. Jenn added the Oboe and Bassoon to her musical skills, performing in both large and small ensembles. As a vocal student at Kwantlen University College, Jenn found Music History especially helpful in her studies of Celtic and Gaelic music. It was through her Celtic studies that she was introduced to the "Clarsach" (small scottish Harp) which became the perfect accompaniment for her voice. Under the instruction and mentorship of Rebecca Blair, and Alys Howe, as well as various workshops with Harper Tasche and Seamas Gagne, a whole new world of harp and voice was realized. Jenn has studied Gaelic music and culture in Scotland and the Isle of Skye as well as studying the history of the music in the Hebridean Islands. Jenn was a winner of the Northwest Region Scottish harping Competition in Skagit Valley, Washington. Jenn teaches a wide range of styles including Classical, Jazz, Improvisation, Musical Theatre, Rock, Pop, & Heavy Metal.
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Piano/ Theory teacher
Sandra
-- Sandra has been classically trained through the Royal Conservatory of Music. She has over 20 years of teaching experience and has prepared many students for Royal Conservatory exams in both Piano as well as Theory. Sandra has taught piano and theory at G&G Music since 2000. Sandra teaches popular piano as well as classical and welcomes students of all ages.
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Drum/ Percussion teacher
Mark
-- Mark has been playing drums/ percussion, professionally, for over 15 years, and has been at G&G Music since 1999. His teaching styles include: Rock, Funk, Fusion and Rudimental Studies. He has been the drummer for Nomadic Sanctuary for many years. Mark accepts students of all ages and levels.
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Guitar/ Bass Teacher
Paul
-- Paul's teaching experience includes Community Centres as well as Private instruction. Paul has a music degree from Douglas College as well as a certificate in Audio Engineering from Columbia Academy.
Paul teaches all styles and ages.
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Piano Teacher
Chloe
-- Chloe has studied through the Royal Conservatory of Music. She teaches RCM as well as supplimenting with Popular selections. Chloe welcomes beginners to intermediate students of all ages.
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Guitar/ Bass Teacher
Steve
-- Steve has been trained through the Royal Conservatory of Music. He teaches from Rock to Classical, Metal to Folk. In addition to Steve's teaching experience; he has been signed to 3 record labels and has done extensive touring. He is the guitar/bassist/vocalist for the "Stimulators" a classic rock band. Steve has certificates in Audio engineering from the Columbia Academy as well as Radio broadcasting and commercial copywriting. He has studied voice training for radio broadcast and writing jingles. Steve welcomes students of all ages and abilities.
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Voice Teacher
Shannon
-- Shannon has been teaching voice for the last four years. She has been classically trained in voice and has received her bachelors of music as a voice major from the University of Victoria. She has also received her Orff level I (elementary music education). Shannon has had much experience with choral singing, musical theatre as well as studio recording vocal work. Currently she is singing with the funk cover band Double Overtime. Shannon teaches all styles
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Piano/ Theory teacher
Jade
-- Jade has been playing and studying classical piano since the age of five. Jade has her ARCT in Piano Performance, through the Royal Conservatory of Music, and has also successfully completed all of the required ARCT theory, including history, harmony, counterpoint and analysis. She has performed at a variety of recitals, concerts, and festivals, and would encourage student participation to demonstrate their musical abilities. She loves taking on musical challenges and hopes that her dedicated passion to piano will influence students. Although, classically trained, she also teaches popular and jazz music. With her warm and bubbly personality, Jade welcomes beginners to intermediate students of all ages.
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Piano/ theory teacher
Claire
-- Claire has been studying and playing piano for many years, her training began at the age of three through the Royal Conservatory of Music. Claire has received her Teachers’ ARCT Intermediate Pedagogy certificate through the Royal Conservatory of Music as well as being a certified Yamaha teacher. She has been involved in numerous fundraising concerts and performances and has accompanied the MRSS choirs for many festivals and shows. She welcomes all ages with enthusiasm and believes that “music is what life sounds like”.
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Guitar/ Bass teacher
Chris
-- Chris’s musical training includes studies through the Capilano Commercial Music Program as well as studying with Juno Award winner Oliver Gannon and 2010 Jazz Guitarist of the Year for Canada, Bill Coon. Chris has been teaching and playing professionally for over thirty years and teaches several styles including rock, blues, country, bluegrass, and Jazz. As a performing musician, Chris has played all over Canada and the USA with Award winning “New Country” artist – Rick Tippe and opening and touring with such artists as Vince Gill, Mark Chestnut, Lonestar, Dixie Chicks etc. As well as teaching and performing; Chris has written/produced and recorded songs in his home studio that have charted in the top ten in Canada, he is a two time winner of the BCCMA producer of the year award and a five time winner of the BCCMA All Star Band Guitar Player of the Year award. Chris teaches all ages and levels of Guitar as well as beginner to intermediate Bass. He also teaches the RGT Canada program which offers a series of fully accredited and internationally recognized diplomas. For BC High School students, RGT Canada even offers 3 specialized, graded course/exams that are fully accredited. If students successfully complete one of the courses they are then able to present their certificate and transcripts to the BC Ministry of Education and receive Fine Art credits towards their high school diploma. That’s right … high school credits for studying electric guitar. Register now for lessons with Chris.
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Piano/ Theory/ Yamaha Method
Aimee
-- Aimee has achieved her Grade 10 practical, and Teachers’ ARCT Intermediate Pedagogy certificate through the Royal Conservatory of Music.
Aimee has extensive experience as a Pianist/Accompanist and a Musical and Choral Director. She also plays saxophone and clarinet with the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Wind Symphony and performs with the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Jazz Band. She is currently attending Kwantlen Polytechnic University under the Music Degree Program, and is excited to begin teaching this year—believing that “music is everybody’s possession.” Aimee teaches private piano and theory as well as, our newest addition, the Yamaha Method for Young children.
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Piano/ Violin teacher
Samuel
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Samuel is a classically trained pianist with many years of teaching experience. He began studying music at the age of 5 and completed the Royal Conservatory of Music program at the age of 13, passing his Performers ARCT for piano with honours. He is also a Royal Conservatory trained violinist.
Samuel’s accomplishments in music theory range from Preliminary Rudiments to the History and Harmony 4 levels, requirements for his ARCT Performers Diploma. He has also competed in several Kiwanis Music Festivals in Vancouver for piano.
Samuel enjoys playing drums, acoustic guitar, and the electric bass as well. He has recently joined up with the progressive rock group, Blanket Barricade, whose debut album “Parade Bells” has charted on many local radio stations across Canada. He plays keyboards for the band, who continue to write music and perform locally.
Samuel teaches all ages and styles and puts an emphasis on having fun while learning music.
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Piano Teacher
Vivian
-- Taking on piano playing at the age of six, Vivian has grown to be a classical pianist, teacher, and performer. In addition to the completion of the Royal Conservatory of Music requirements for piano and theory, harmony, and history, Vivian is also involved with UBC student-directed musical talent clubs. In 2005, Vivian demonstrated strong teaching abilities, whether in preparing students for RCM exams, or for playing songs from popular selections. The daily organization of individualized and flexible learning plans for students, and debriefing of progress reports to parents on a regular basis is an essential part of her routine duty. Not only has Vivian performed on stage at numerous recitals and festivals, but she has also hosted shows as the master of ceremony and performed opening and closing numbers. Vivian has also been a volunteer at the local hospital and she found an innovative way to connect with the senior patients of the residence home by performing piano in the lobby to contribute to a fun-energy environment and to engage the residents in dance and song. Vivian encourages the love for music through interaction with children and adults of all ages. Her passion is to contribute to a student’s fun educational journey through music and her experiences in academic settings, and other activities ultimately help her grow as a musician, performer and teacher.
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Piano Teacher
Christina
-- Christina received her musical training through the Royal Conservatory of Music. With over 15 years of piano teaching experience, Christina has taught, both, private lessons as well as group lessons. She believes that learning music should be a fun experience that gets both younger and older students motivated and excited by the process.
As a performer, Christina plays piano for one of Canada’s premier Jazz Bands ...“Razzamajazz” which performs across Northern and Western Canada.
As a fun and motivating teacher; Christina looks forward to sharing her knowledge with young and old alike.
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Best Time to Learn Music for Kids
Yamaha Music Method
-- Early childhood is the ideal time to start music lessons. At this age, the ear is at its peak of sensitivity. Learning music is as natural as learning to speak. Students can begin in the Music Wonderland (age 3, 4) or Primary (age 4, 5). The unique curriculum -- up to seven years in length -- is designed to give your child the best opportunity to develop basic music skills. The creative approach centers on developing the three essential elements of pitch, harmony, and rhythm. The Junior Music Course develops the musical child from within.
The Yamaha method of music education incorporates weekly group lessons designed to give students the best beginning possible for the development of basic music skills. Emphasis is placed on ear training and the development of a good rhythmic sense. A variety of activities, including singing words and solfege, keyboard playing, sight singing, sight playing, ensemble work and musical creativity are part of the curriculum. Yamaha Music Foundation has completed much research illustrating that a child’s ear develops most rapidly between the ages of four and six (as shown in the graph below). Since hearing
development is so closely related to learning music, this is the ideal time to start developing music skills. Accompanied by the parent, as the parent is the essential link between the class experience and successful practice at the home, both child and parent can both share the joy of learning music with one another
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owner, guitar, brass, & woodwind teacher
Terry
-- Terry is the owner of G&G Music and has been teaching and playing professionally for over 35 years.His teaching experience ranges from band director in the public school system to private studio teaching, as well as group teaching.
As an active musician; Terry is involved in numerous different bands, playing a variety of musical styles. Terry also DJ's and repairs instruments as well as tuning pianos.
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Adult Group Guitar Teacher
Terry (Adult group guitar)
-- If you're an adult and you'd like to learn to play the guitar, we've got a great, fun way for you to do it.
This class provides an introduction to the basics of guitar playing, with an emphasis on chords and various strumming patterns.
Next session: February 27th
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Adult Group Piano teacher
Christina (Adult group piano)
-- Learn in a relaxed group setting and have fun making music!
These are STRESS-FREE adult group piano lessons that are focused on providing musical education that is socially engaging and simple for beginners.
Next session: February 28th
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Adult Group Music Lessons
Wanna Play?
-- For decades, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) has funded scientific research to explore the relationship between music making and its health, social and academic benefits. Music making has been scientifically proven to:
exercise the brain
inspire creativity
increase productivity
fight memory loss
reduce stress
lower blood pressure
stave off depression
enhance cognitive development in children
build confidence
create social connections/bonds
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Price Guarantee & Return policies
30 Day Price Guarantee
G&G Music will match the verified price of any in-stock product from any retailer in Canada, both at the time of purchase and up to 30 days after purchase.
30 Day Return/Exchange Policy
Items can be exchanged or returned for a full refund within 30 days of purchase, provided the item AND it's packaging is in new condition. ALL RETURNS AND EXCHANGES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH AN ORIGINAL RECEIPT OF SALE.
Sorry, no returns or exchanges on books, software, CD's, DVD's, harmonicas, recorders.
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Director and Teacher Discounts
Call for details
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G and G Music Ltd.
20475
Lougheed Hwy
Maple Ridge, BC V2X9B6
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| Mon |
10 AM - 9 PM |
| Tue |
10 AM - 9 PM |
| Wed |
10 AM - 9 PM |
| Thu |
10 AM - 9 PM |
| Fri |
10 AM - 6 PM |
| Sat |
10 AM - 5 PM |
| Sun |
CLOSED |
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