Music Instructors
Our friendly instructors are committed to providing professional, student-focused music instruction. Drawing from years of performing and teaching experience, our instructors are equally equipped to teach both beginner and advanced students. Please meet our dedicated instructors below...
Ed Young is a well known local musician who has been teaching at Thomas Walls since 1998. Ed received instruction in his craft at the University of Western Ontario in 1984. Ed's students have the opportunity to study, Hand Drum, Mallet Percussion and participate in percussion ensembles.
Judy Irvine has been teaching Piano and Organ at Thomas Walls since 1991. In 1999, she obtained her certificate as a "Licensed Kindermusik Educator". She provides instruction for 4 different programs for children aged newborn to 7 years. See our Kindermusic page for details.
Kerry Goring teaches Piano using both the "Alfreds" and "Royal Conservatory" programs and prepares students for conservatory examinations.
Lindsay Pugh has been playing and studying Guitar/Bass for over 25 years. He has studied music in Sault Ste. Marie, Montreal and Chicago, and plays regularly with Northern Jazz Ensemble and occasional solo gigs. In addition to guitar and bass, Lindsay also offers instruction on Dobro, Slide-Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar and the Ukulele as well as basic and jazz theory.
Lynne Reville teaches Saxophone, Flute and Piano. Lynne has been very active on the local music scene and enjoys Blues, Jazz and Rock. She is the founder and leader of the band "Brass Tax".
Lesley Walsh Tibben graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater Performance from the University of Windsor. She has been very active in local music theater over the past 25 years. Her teaching technique is performance orientated based on relaxation and enjoyment of the art of singing.
Ryan Stephen has been studying and playing various styles of Guitar for over 20 years, and highlighted styles include Blues, Rock, Country, Folk, Finger-style, and slide guitar. His encouragement of exploration and enjoyment of music and sound help students uncover their individual talents through creative exercises and composition.
