Courses taught:
30 minute private, 45 minute and 60 minute private or group lessons available.
Lessons taught on Acoustic Pianos as well as Roland digital pianos and keyboards.
Register Online!I have been teaching piano and theory in Medicine Hat for over 30 years and hold an A.R.C.T in piano performance. My primary goal is to help my students learn to love to play the piano for their own enjoyment in addition to experience and learn about all styles of music. Styles of lessons range from the Royal Conservatory Certificate Program to a more relaxed program for those seeking this type of learning. I also work as an accompanist for St. John's Presbyterian Church, vocal and instrumental soloists, musical theatre and choral programs in Medicine Hat and Redcliff. I enjoy spending time with my 4 children and 7 grandchildren as well as walking with my best friend Finn.
Hello, I am Jocelyn Walters! I was born and raised in Medicine Hat and performed for several years in the Rotary Music Festival, as well as in Crescent Heights High School musicals. Music has always been a huge passion of mine. I have completed my grade 9 vocal, piano, and theory RCM examinations, and recently graduated from the University of Lethbridge in 2022 with a Bachelor of Music specializing in Vocal Performance. In my spare time I love to record music, hangout with my friends and family, as well as my two cats and one dog. I have been teaching piano and voice for one year now and I am super excited to continue to share my love of music with others. I look forward to meeting you all and learning about your musical interests!
Lawrence has been a professional teacher for the Catholic board of education from 1968- 2003 during which he taught music for 9 years at St. Mary’s School. He has previously taught accordion at McMorrans Music land and Ted’s. Musical Instruments. He is proud to be the ambassador for the accordion, the instrument that he has been passionate about his entire life. Lawrence attends accordion festivals and workshops regularly all over the US and Canada and has performed in accordion orchestras in Mesa AZ, Dallas TX, San Diego CA, and Castelfidardo Italy with the great jazz accordionist Frank Marroco. He has been a professional entertainer most of his life. In addition to being the father of two of the U.C.O.M ’s tenured teachers, Lawrence performs as a member of the Alpen Schatz band, a group of Medicine Hat musicians who are always in high demand in southern Alberta during Octoberfest.
After teaching piano out of my home for a year, I am excited to be joining the United Conservatory of Music to teach piano in the fall.
I grew up taking piano lessons at the Sylvan Lake Music Studio. Along with 15 years of piano, I have had the opportunity to learn other instruments including the accordion and viola.
I am currently a junior attending Athabasca University in pursuit of a Bachelor of Human Science with a minors in Psychology. Having a passion for helping students of all learning styles to achieve their musical goals, I have taken post-secondary training in educational psychology and learning disabilities to better meet the needs of all my students.
My focus for lessons is to provide instruction and guidance for students musical goals, while allowing students freedom to learn the musical style(s) they like most.
Looking forward to helping students enjoy playing piano and music!
Tammy began her musical journey at 9 years of age. Her focus was classical and theatre organ and later transitioned into piano. Tammy has attended many technics seminars over the years including classes on jazz with Derek Stroll MRU and classes with Boston Berklee online. Her main focus is on teaching preschool and improvisation. Tammy was born,and raised her two adult daughters in Medicine Hat. She has 40 years experience teaching at the United Conservatory of Music and has been the U.C.O.M. festival past president for 14 years. Tammy has cultivated many amazing students over her tenure at the U.C.O.M. Tammys greatest passions are teaching music and her students.
All styles of music offered. Guitar is also offered with Conservatory Canada courses. Lesson focus is to teach the basics of good musicianship and creativity.
30 minute private lessons, 45 minute semi-private or one hour group lessons available.
Register Online!Al Bader started playing bass guitar as a teenager and the bass quickly became his first love of instruments.
“The Bass feels right, and fits my personality more than any other instrument, and provides the foundation for my musical expression and voice. It just grooves.”
Al has played in many bands, including a road band in 1984 called TKO. After an absence from the music scene, 1994 saw the return of a musical journey in which he has played with many musicians since then, and several bands such as 3 Swings and a Miss, Sweet Rock, The Herman Brothers, Snap Crackle Pop, and Copper Penny, who released the CD “Time” in 2010, as well as local theatre and production work.
“The Rich Little gig was a very cool experience, because I remember watching him on T.V. before I was even playing music.”
He has had the opportunity to meet and make many friends in the music business, including his mentor Victor Wooten, and several of his friends like Chuck Rainey (Steely Dan), Joseph Wooten (Steve Miller Band), JD Blair (Shania Twain) Eric Struthers (The Neville Brothers) Adam Nitti, Gerald Veasley and many others.
“Getting to jam with these musicians was so thrilling, and I learned so much from them, not just about music, but about life. But then again, I try to learn from everyone I have the opportunity to play alongside with, and that includes my students.”
In addition, Al has become a fill in bass player for many bands like Rob Hudec, Kool Ray and The Hip Katz, First Degree and many others and is known for his hard working, professional approach to the music industry and his passion for playing. He has been teaching bass and guitar at UCOM since 2003 and loves helping people discover their passion for learning to play music.
Chris has been with the UCOM as full-time instructor since 2001, teaching guitar and later in 2005 drums. He's been an active musician in the community and southern Alberta playing with various bands and performers ranging from musical theatre, country, rock, blues and old time. He's also been a session player and producer on countless recordings at Absynthe Studio, his recording studio where he does his lessons with UCOM.
Prior to becoming staff, he was a UCOM student in piano and guitar from 1989 til 1999. He was able to compete and participate in all the same events that we do now, such as festival and recitals.
Johnny is a versatile musician with years of experience performing and teaching music. He previously took lessons from the Conservatory for a year before heading to Edmonton's MacEwan University to study music. He graduated in 2014 with a Diploma in Music, majoring in Composition. After graduation, he moved to Regina where he worked as an architectural designer for an architectural firm and as a guitar instructor for Long & McQuade. He has performed in music festivals, cafes and corporate events all around Saskatchewan as part of a group and as a solo performer.
Besides music, his other passion in life is travelling. During his two years of wandering the Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand, he taught music and performed with musicians from different countries and cultures. His fondest memory from his travels was busking on the Australian city streets and performing in open mic nights with his travel mates. It was during his travels that he truly appreciated music as a common language that connects people from all over the world, regardless of language or background.
Johnny has now returned home to Medicine Hat and is eager to share his knowledge and experiences to all his students. Whether one's interest lies in blues, rock, jazz, or contemporary pop music, or learning theory, composition, or arranging, he aims to show how learning and performing music can enrich a person's life.
All drumming styles offered. Hand drum lessons are also available.
30 minute private lessons available.
Register Online!Chris has been with the UCOM as full-time instructor since 2001, teaching guitar and later in 2005 drums. He's been an active musician in the community and southern Alberta playing with various bands and performers ranging from musical theatre, country, rock, blues and old time. He's also been a session player and producer on countless recordings at Absynthe Studio, his recording studio where he does his lessons with UCOM.
Prior to becoming staff, he was a UCOM student in piano and guitar from 1989 til 1999. He was able to compete and participate in all the same events that we do now, such as festival and recitals.
Cody has been a drummer most of his life following in his dad's footsteps. Cody started as a student and has been studing for over 5 years. He has been a student teacher at the UCOM for the past 2 years. He is excided and ready to branch out and start taking on more students. Cody's goal is to teach drums full time.
Lennon Longmuir is 23 years old and was born and raised in Medicine Hat. When Lennon was 8 years old she began taking piano lessons, however she always knew that playing drums was her true passion. When Lennon turned 10 she enrolled in drum lessons at the Conservatory of Music and finished off her studies at The Medicine Hat Culture Centre. After graduating high school, Lennon continued studying drums at MacEwan University for two years. While in university she focused on many different styles of percussion spanning from Jazz, Latin, World and more contemporary music. She also completed her Music Theory at MacEwan University. Lennon has recently moved back to Medicine Hat and is getting married next summer. She is planning on retuning to university to get a degree in Education with a Major in Music.
7 years and older (younger students considered on a case by case basis)
No previous experience required.
All genres of music including rock, jazz and musical theatre.
Individual 30 min, 45 min, and 60 min lessons available
Adults welcome ---- males and females
Numerous performance opportunites available.
Royal Conservatory of Music examination programs for advancing students
Hello, I am Jocelyn Walters! I was born and raised in Medicine Hat and performed for several years in the Rotary Music Festival, as well as in Crescent Heights High School musicals. Music has always been a huge passion of mine. I have completed my grade 9 vocal, piano, and theory RCM examinations, and recently graduated from the University of Lethbridge in 2022 with a Bachelor of Music specializing in Vocal Performance. In my spare time I love to record music, hangout with my friends and family, as well as my two cats and one dog. I have been teaching piano and voice for one year now and I am super excited to continue to share my love of music with others. I look forward to meeting you all and learning about your musical interests!
KiddyKeys is an innovative approach to teaching music and piano to young children. Created at the request of parents who were looking for more than a traditional music and movement program, KiddyKeys lessons include
KiddyKeys’s well-thought-out learning trajectory and its energetic lesson experience enables all types of young learners to easily learn music concepts. Today’s market calls for a play-based early childhood music curriculum that meets the needs of families and students alike. KiddyKeys lays the ideal foundation, whether used as a music and piano discovery class, in private lessons, or partnered with a piano method to provide a complete on and off the bench piano lesson experience
Register Online!After teaching piano out of my home for a year, I am excited to be joining the United Conservatory of Music to teach piano in the fall.
I grew up taking piano lessons at the Sylvan Lake Music Studio. Along with 15 years of piano, I have had the opportunity to learn other instruments including the accordion and viola.
I am currently a junior attending Athabasca University in pursuit of a Bachelor of Human Science with a minors in Psychology. Having a passion for helping students of all learning styles to achieve their musical goals, I have taken post-secondary training in educational psychology and learning disabilities to better meet the needs of all my students.
My focus for lessons is to provide instruction and guidance for students musical goals, while allowing students freedom to learn the musical style(s) they like most.
Looking forward to helping students enjoy playing piano and music!
Tammy began her musical journey at 9 years of age. Her focus was classical and theatre organ and later transitioned into piano. Tammy has attended many technics seminars over the years including classes on jazz with Derek Stroll MRU and classes with Boston Berklee online. Her main focus is on teaching preschool and improvisation. Tammy was born,and raised her two adult daughters in Medicine Hat. She has 40 years experience teaching at the United Conservatory of Music and has been the U.C.O.M. festival past president for 14 years. Tammy has cultivated many amazing students over her tenure at the U.C.O.M. Tammys greatest passions are teaching music and her students.
The United Conservatory of Music was founded on the instruction of the Accordion. It is the third most popular instrument in the world today. The instrument is used in all types of contemporary music and we are happy that we once again offer Accordion lessons to our students.
Register Online!Lawrence has been a professional teacher for the Catholic board of education from 1968- 2003 during which he taught music for 9 years at St. Mary’s School. He has previously taught accordion at McMorrans Music land and Ted’s. Musical Instruments. He is proud to be the ambassador for the accordion, the instrument that he has been passionate about his entire life. Lawrence attends accordion festivals and workshops regularly all over the US and Canada and has performed in accordion orchestras in Mesa AZ, Dallas TX, San Diego CA, and Castelfidardo Italy with the great jazz accordionist Frank Marroco. He has been a professional entertainer most of his life. In addition to being the father of two of the U.C.O.M ’s tenured teachers, Lawrence performs as a member of the Alpen Schatz band, a group of Medicine Hat musicians who are always in high demand in southern Alberta during Octoberfest.