Long & McQuade University - EDMONTON

As part of our month-long, nation-wide Long & McQuade University clinic series, the Edmonton South location is pleased to present these free, career-enhancing clinics specifically tailored to the needs of musicians, songwriters, producers and home studio enthusiasts.

ALL CLINICS ARE BEING HELD AT LONG & McQUADE - SOUTH LOCATION: 9219 28th AVENUE • 780.432.0102
Please contact Justin at 780.432.0102 or [email protected] to register for the clinics or for more information.

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Saturday, March 3 | 1-3pm  -  Recording Basics with Nik Kozub
This class is designed for newcomers to home recording and budding engineers. If you have, or ever wanted, a home studio, then this clinic is a must. See Pro Tools in action and learn how to track and mix with software. Learn the differences between mics and micing techniques. There will also be a focus on setting up your home studio, including room treatment.

Nik is actively involved in the recording, production and promotion of independent music in Edmonton. He has been gigging in Edmonton since 1990, and involved in recording since 1997.

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Saturday, March 10 | 1-3pm  -  Rights & Royalties: How Music Makes Money with Terry O’Brien
Terry O'Brien is the Education and Outreach Manager for the West Coast Division of SOCAN - the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. He has over 35 years‘ experience in various sectors of the music industry. He is also a composer, recording artist and performer of ambient soundscape music under the moniker Anomalous Disturbances.

Topics will include:
•  Copyright 101 - A brief explanation and history
•  SOCAN 101 – who they are, what they do & how performing rights organizations work
•  New initiatives at SOCAN
•  Royalties and licensing for music use; Music use in Film/TV
•  Music publishing
•  Brief explanation of other collective societies and the rights they represent
•  Creators' rights issues and changing music business models - the good, the bad & the ugly

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Saturday, March 24 | 1-3pm  -  Introduction to Live Sound with Mike Tulley
This clinic is for musicians who will be setting up the PA before they play, and for techs who will be sitting behind the mixer during the show. Learn to set-up and run a PA system for your band, church or private party. Be more confident with your knowledge of PA equipment and make yourself sound better. Mike will be demonstrating everything from hooking up the equipment, to mixing and how to use wireless mics.

Mike is not often the guy you see around town. He's the guy you hear. With over 35 years’ experience, Mike works as a live sound technician for concerts of all sizes and outdoor festivals, is an engineer at University of Alberta radio station CJSR and is active in Edmonton's alternative music scene with his company MKT Systems Ltd.

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Saturday, March 24 | ALL DAY EVENT (no RSVP required)  -  Remo Tune-Up Day with Greg Williamson
Sponsored by Remo and Direct Music Supply. Drummers are invited to bring in a snare drum (or entire set if desired) and, with the purchase of a Remo drumhead, have it tuned and tweaked by a pro! Get some advice on drum maintenance and how to get that studio sound.

Greg Williamson is a Canadian drummer, session musician and songwriter. He is best known for his work with touring act Tupelo Honey and has also been seen playing drums with other bands such as Econoline Crush, Mourning Wood, KINGDOOM, The Raygun Cowboys, The Rebel Emergency, Kae Sun, Jampara and the Battalion and Cops + Robbers. He is currently endorsing Yamaha Drums, Paiste Cymbals, Vater Sticks, and Protechtor Cases.