Larsen Music is a Vancouver Island family business that believes in helping everyone enjoy the experience of music. Larsen Music began as a rental operation out of owner John Larsen's house. It then expanded to the little "blue house" at 1808 Cook St. Larsen Music Bringing Music to Life!
Long and McQuade is the largest chain of musical instrument retailers in Canada, with 42 locations from British Columbia to Newfoundland. Selection Long and McQuade is famous for our variety and range of musical instruments and professional audio products. Whether you're looking for a flugelhorn or the latest Special Edition Gibson guitar, you'll find it with us. Rentals Long and McQuade is the place to rent, whether it's for a day, a week, a month or more. Think of us for parties, weddings, weekend gigs or sporting events. We also have special rental and rent-to-own programs for schools, ask our staff for details! In-Store Financing Long and McQuade's in-store account services department, and flexible, competitive financing options, ensure that you can walk out the door with the instrument of your choice in hand. Used Instruments Bought and Sold Bring in your used instrument and we'll either put its value toward your next purchase, or we'll buy it from you outright. We have a wide selection of previously enjoyed products at great prices and with 90 day warranties.
Steven Grebanier (proprietor and instructor at Guitar In Motion) has been playing the guitar for over 25 years. In that time he has studied a wide range of styles to arrive at his own unique sound, which lies within his jazzy chops, his funky groove, and his bluesy attack. Steve led his own jazz/funk group Jukejoint for over 7 years, culminating in three CDs and a cross-Canada jazz festival tour, including Festival International De Jazz De Montreal and The Du'Maurier Downtown Jazz Festival (Toronto). As well as strumming the guitar in Jukejoint, Steve was also the composer, arranger and vocalist for the band. The group was recorded and broadcast by the CBC at the Ottawa Jazz Festival in 1998.