Jack Long was a professional trumpet player who, in 1956, thought that maybe he could sell instruments to some of his friends in the musical community. He set up a small store on Carleton Street in Toronto on the second floor of an old house and became a dealer for King Band Instruments. The floor was divided up into music studios so Jack was also able to teach trumpet lessons on the side. About 6 months later, Jack rented out a room to a local drummer named Jack McQuade which he used for drum lessons. In 1957, the Jacks decided to open up a small retail store on Yonge Street and named it Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. Many existing customer service policies sprang from these early days. The rental program began when the partners decided to start charging their friends for all the instruments they were “borrowing”. The financing program began when a customer asked if he could purchase a drum set but not pay for it all at once. Jack & Jack continued as partners until 1965 when Jack McQuade decided to pursue drumming full time and sold his portion of the company to Jack Long. Long & McQuade began expanding in 1968 and hasn’t stopped since. Currently there are over 70 Long & McQuade stores across Canada as well as an online store that opened in 2008. The company employs over 1,300 musicians and contracts around 1,000 music teachers across Canada. To this day, the entire company is still 100% owned by the Long family.
On-site · Longueuil
Manage and administer all aspects of the Music Lesson Centre, including teacher recruitment, scheduling, and student registration. Oversee financial administration, staff performance evaluations, and the coordination of student recitals and group programs.
On-site · Winnipeg
Assist customers in selecting and renting musical instruments and gear by matching products to their individual needs. Maintain the store environment through merchandising, warehouse tasks, and professional customer follow-ups.
On-site · Sarnia
The Sales and Rental Associate is responsible for assisting customers with musical instrument sales and rentals while maintaining store inventory and merchandising. They must also troubleshoot customer issues, handle product orders, and participate in regular staff meetings.
On-site · Courtenay
The Lessons Coordinator manages the daily operations of the Music Lesson Centre, including scheduling teachers and students, overseeing staff, and handling customer accounts. They also promote music programs, coordinate recitals, and ensure the consistent application of company policies.
On-site · Longueuil
The Lessons Coordinator manages all administrative and operational aspects of the Music Lesson Centre, including staff supervision and student scheduling. They are also responsible for marketing the centre, resolving customer complaints, and ensuring the consistent application of company policies.
On-site · Winnipeg
The associate will assist customers with the sale and rental of musical instruments while matching products to individual needs. They are also responsible for store merchandising, maintaining product knowledge, and performing warehouse duties.
On-site · Kingston
Provide music lessons for violin and strings to students of all ages. Work as an independent contractor within the store's on-site Lesson Centre.
On-site · Cambridge
Provide drum lessons to students of all ages as an independent contractor. Apply standard teaching methods and lesson curricula within the store's on-site Lesson Centre.
On-site · Laval
The teacher will provide flute lessons to students of all ages at an on-site Lesson Centre. Responsibilities include applying standard teaching methods and following a lesson curriculum in both private and group settings.
On-site · Dartmouth
Provide violin lessons to students of all ages as an independent contractor. Utilize standard teaching methods and curriculum within the store's on-site Lesson Centre.
On-site · Cambridge
Provide violin lessons to students of all ages as an independent contractor. Utilize standard teaching methods and curriculum within the store's on-site Lesson Centre.
On-site · Dartmouth
Provide cello lessons to students of all ages as an independent contractor. Apply standard teaching methods and lesson curricula in both private and group settings.
On-site · Burlington
The Lessons Teacher provides cello instruction to students of all ages at on-site Lesson Centres. They are responsible for applying standard teaching methods and following a set lesson curriculum.
On-site · Vancouver
Assist customers with print music selection and handle professional telephone inquiries and product orders. Perform store merchandising, warehouse tasks, and general office reception duties.
On-site · Vancouver
The associate is responsible for registering and scheduling students, handling phone inquiries, and processing lesson payments. They also support the Lessons Coordinator with record updates, commission reports, and recital assistance.
On-site · St. Catharines
Assist customers with the sale and rental of musical instruments and gear by matching products to their individual needs. Maintain store environment through merchandising, warehouse tasks, and professional customer communication.
On-site · Hamilton
Assist customers with the sale and rental of musical instruments and gear by matching products to individual needs. Maintain store environment through merchandising, warehouse duties, and professional customer communication.
On-site · Courtenay
The Lessons Associate is responsible for registering students, scheduling lessons, and handling phone inquiries and payments. They also support the Lessons Coordinator with record updates, commission reports, and recital assistance.
On-site · Toronto
Provide music lessons for woodwind instruments as an independent contractor. Teach students of all ages using standard teaching methods and lesson curricula.
On-site · Charlottetown
The associate is responsible for registering and scheduling students, handling phone inquiries, and processing lesson payments. They also support the Lessons Coordinator with record updates, commission reports, and recital assistance.
