Long & McQuade University - PRINCE GEORGE

As part of our month-long, nation-wide Long & McQuade University clinic series, the Prince George location is pleased to present these free, career-enhancing clinics specifically tailored to the needs of musicians.

Advance registration and inquiries can be sent to Frederic at [email protected].

Saturday, March 3 | 5:30-6:30pm
Restringing Your Guitar with Jason Vandermeulen
In this clinic, Jason will examine the differences between different string gauges and string compositions, helping you choose the right guitar strings for your style and sound.

He will also cover the correct technique for restringing a guitar, as well as some maintenance tips to keep your strings in top playing condition.

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Saturday, March 10 | 5:30-6:30pm
Setting up a Small PA with Frederic Picard
Learn the basics for getting a good sound from your PA. Whether it’s setting up a church’s sound system, DJing a birthday party, or setting up the system for a band, Frederic will show you how it’s done.

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Saturday, March 17 | 5:30-6:30pm
Guitar Setup 101 with Daryle Hawryluk
Gain insight into the many mysteries of proper guitar setup and maintenance, including restringing, truss rod adjustments, setting action, tremolo systems and more. Learn some tips to keep your guitar in top playing condition.

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Saturday, March 24 | 5:30-6:30pm
Drum Tuning with Kirby Gerrie
Kirby will demystify the drum head selection process by explaining the differences between clear and coated heads, and 1-ply and 2-ply heads. He’ll also demonstrate different tuning techniques for snare drums, toms and bass drums, and popular muffling techniques for each.