GUITAR TEACHERS
ACOUSTIC / ELECTRIC / BASS / UKULELE / MANDOLIN / BANJO
robert labell
Acoustic guitar specialist, a legend at snider music who has been with us longer than any other teacher.
Instruments: Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele
Styles: Beginners, Acoustic Rock, Classic Rock, Blues (Delta Blues, Country Blues), Fingerstyle, Bottleneck, Jazz, Pop, Folk, Theory & Harmony.
Brian McIntyre
A perfect teacher for both beginners and advanced guitarists. Over 20 years experience with Snider Music
Instruments: Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Ukulele
Styles: Rock, Theory, Counterpoint, Classic Rock, Metal, Shred, Blues, Intro Banjo, Uke and Bass Guitar.
kyle mcmurtry
One of our young beginner’s specialists who loves rock n’ roll, blues, and everything in between. Excellent with adults and teens too!
Instruments: Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
Styles: Beginners, Classic Rock, Rock, Country, Blues, Pop, Beginner’s Bass, Theory, Digital Music
GLEN RICHARDSON
Teaches all ages, all levels and all styles of guitar. Loves to sing-along and inspires everyone around him. An excellent teacher for special needs students and very young beginners.
Instruments: Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Ukulele, Drums, Accordion
Styles: Gypsy Jazz – Django Style, Jazz, Pop/Rock, Classic Rock, Theory, Composition, Blues, Harmonica
jonny nesta
Our in-house metal and rock guitar expert. A wonderful musician who has travelled the world playing guitar…also has Juno nomination under his belt!
Instruments: Acoustic, Electric Guitar.
Styles: Metal, Rock, Classic Rock, Young Beginner’s and highly advanced students
piano / vocal TEACHERS
classical / pop / rock / jazz / blues / improvisation / theory / harmony
ROBIN MAMOTT
Our go to teacher for both beginning adults and young students. Robin has been teaching with us for over 15 years
Instruments: Piano.
Area of specialty: RCM Piano, Beginners/Intermediate Piano, Theory, Harmony
Stephanie b.
A great young energetic teacher who specializes in jazz and R&B vocals and young beginners.
Instruments: Piano & Vocal
Area of specialty: Piano, pop, classical, theory, young beginners, Rock and Jazz vocals
dan rusic
One of our young beginner’s specialists loves rock n’ roll, blues, and everything in between. Specialties include Jazz, Improvisation & Blues piano. Has extensive experience with special needs students.
Instruments: Piano/Organ/Keyboards
Styles: Classic Rock, Rock, Country, Jazz, Blues, Improvisation, Pop, Beginner’s Bass, Theory
zara chan
Zara is an excellent teacher for both young beginner’s and highly advanced classical players. Zara has her ARCT certificate and can teach all levels of the RCM.
Instruments: Piano.
Area of specialty: Classical piano and young beginner’s.
Temporarily on leave
LAURA WILSON
As an instructor, Laura has a wholistic approach to teaching. She mentors students in technique, artistry, theory, composition, and improvisation. She brings a lot of experience to our school - both teaching and performing.
Instruments: Piano & Vocal
Area of specialty: Jazz & Rock Vocals, Piano, Beginners
Chloe Watkinson
Contemporary vocal performance, from jazz and blues, soul and R&B, to rock, pop and punk. Every lesson begins with a set of warm ups designed to give the student the tools to create a unique and personalized style while protecting the vocal cords from damage.
Instruments: Vocal
Styles: Pop, Rock, Punk, Jazz, Blues and everything in between
DRUMS TEACHER
ACOUSTIC / HAND PERCUSSION / ELECTRONIC DRUMS / DIGITAL PERCUSSION
EVAN RITCHIE
Evan is our in house drums expert. A seasoned pro who has taught for over 20 years and performed throughout the country and internationally. A warm, delightful teacher who can help you master that John Bonham solo or get you started on the kit.
Instruments: Drums, Hand Percussion, Electric Drums & Percussion
Styles: area of specialty includes Classic Rock, Rock, Country, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Pop, Theory
Strings TEACHER
violin / viola / cello
Zoë Santo
A great young, energetic teacher who specializes in classical, world music and everything in between.
Instruments: Viola, violin, beginner piano, music theory.
Genres: Classical, Klezmer, Trubači, Fiddle.
Woodwinds TEACHER
saxophone / clarinet / flute / recorder
DAVID HODGSON
Instruments: Beg/Inter/Advanced Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Recorder.
Area of specialty: Jazz, Rock, Blues, Theory, School exam preparation, Young Beginners, Adult Students
BRASS TEACHER
TRUMPET / TROMBONE / BARITONE / TUBA
JAKE WILKINSON
Our in house brass teacher who covers Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, Piano & Jazz Piano
An excellent, engaging teacher who loves everything about music
Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Brass, Piano, Jazz Piano & Theory
Area of specialty: Jazz, Rock, Blues, Theory, School exam preparation, Young Beginners, Advanced Students.
Admin Staff
warren Snider - owner, school director
Warren plays the bass, walks Charlie the Husky and listens to audiobooks on a regular basis. Indianapolis Jones holds a special place in his heart - as does posing for photos. Warren’s favourite aspect of running the school is seeing and hearing the progression of young students as they take to their instruments. The joy that music brings never gets old. Snider Music's rock bands & music nights are especially a highlight for Warren throughout the school year.
michael snider - manager
Has been playing the Saxophone well before the Leafs won their last cup! Michael has been apart of Snider Music since 1965.
rae chatten - administration manager
When she’s not working at the school she’s either attending a concert, working a concert, or travelling (often for a concert). Rae also slings merch for bands like Iron Maiden and runs a music/travel blog called Rock’n’Roam.