Long & McQuade University - LOWER MAINLAND BC
As part of our month-long, nation-wide Long & McQuade University clinic series, the Lower Mainland locations are pleased to present these free, career-enhancing clinics specifically tailored to the needs of musicians, songwriters, producers and home studio enthusiasts.
Advance registration and inquiries can be sent to
CHILLIWACK: 45450 Luckakuck Way | (604) 858-2996 | Jim @ [email protected]
ABBOTSFORD: 2506 Clearbrook Road | (604) 556-3838 | Sean @ [email protected]
PORT COQUITLAM: 1360 Dominion Ave. | (604) 464-1011 | Scott @ [email protected]
RICHMOND: 6760 No.3 Road | (604)270-3622 | Greg @ [email protected]
LANGLEY: 207-6339 200th St. | (604)530-8704 | Andy @ [email protected]
SURREY: 13785 104 Ave. | (604) 588-9421 | Jordan @ [email protected]
DELTA: 8291-120 Street | (604) 591-8525 | Danny @ [email protected]
VANCOUVER: 368 Terminal Avenue | (604) 734-4886 | Christie @ [email protected]
NORTH VANCOUVER: 1363 Main Street | 604-986-0911 | Brett @ [email protected]
CHILLIWACK
Thursday, March 22 | 6:30-8:30pm - Basic Guitar Setup and Maintenance
This clinic will provide 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 help keep your guitar in top playing condition.
ABBOTSFORD
Saturday, March 3 | 3-5pm - How to Get the Drum Sound You Want
This clinic will demystify the drum head selection process with explanation on the difference between coated and clear heads, and 1-ply and 2-ply heads. Different techniques for snare drums, toms and bass drums will be discussed, and popular muffling techniques for each will be demonstrated.
Saturday, March 10 | 2-4pm - Fingerstyle Guitar Techniques with Don Alder
Learn from and marvel at International Fingerstyle Guitar champion, Don Alder, as he showcases and discusses his unique style of playing that incorporates finger picking with simultaneous percussion on the soundboard to create a wall of sound.
Wednesday, March 14 | 7-9pm - Up Close and Personal with Michael Shrieve
Join us for a great night of inspiring performance, stories and insight from Santana’s original drummer and one of modern music’s biggest innovators. Part of the All Access Music Series
Saturday, March 17 | 3-5pm - Intro to Home Recording
Learn about everything from interfaces to mics, to help you make wise investments in your recording gear. Techniques on getting the best results from your gear will also be covered.
Saturday, March 24 | 3-5pm - Basic PA Setup
Learn the basics of getting a good sound from your PA. Whether it’s setting up a church sound system, DJing a birthday party or setting up the system for a band, we will show you how.
Saturday, March 31 | 3-5pm - How to Get Started on Your Musical Journey!
Hosted by some of our Lesson Centre teachers, this clinic will assist anyone interested in taking up a new instrument, or a first instrument. Topics will include help in selecting your first instrument and options available, and the pros and cons of various teaching styles.
PORT COQUITLAM
Wednesday, March 7 | 7-9pm - Master Guitar Workshop with Simon Jarrett and Tim Porter
Two of Vancouver's premier guitar players will go over chord voicing and structures, and how to play in a two-guitar-based situation without stepping on each other’s toes.
Friday, March 30 | 12-6pm - Godin Guitar Showcase with Fred Disanto
Fred will be at our store all afternoon, going over new product and some of the features of the Godin guitar lineup.
RICHMOND
NEWLY ADDED! Saturday, March 10 | 12-4pm - Get Loopy! with Steve Alexander
The "BOSS" man is in the house! Steve will be demonstrating the latest and greatest from BOSS, including the RC3, RC30, RC300 and the JS8 Jam Station.
Wednesday, March 14 | 7-9pm - Intro to PA and Live Sound with Saba Nazarian and Greg Hutton
This seminar will focus on essentials of setting up and using sound systems for live events, whether it’s at the local pub, church or town hall meeting. Learn about correct connections, mixing, effects, monitors, what microphone to choose, recording from the board and more. Our clinicians are both graduates of recording college and experienced Long & McQuade PA rental staff.
NEWLY ADDED! Wednesday, March 28 | 7-9pm - Bass Basics with Cam Hood
Cam is one of Vancouver's foremost bass players and teachers. The clinic will cover the basics for those wanting to improve technique, as well as tips for the more advanced. Cam will also do some performances, including with a 6-string bass trio.
LANGLEY
Friday, March 2 | 7-9pm - Guitar Tech & Setup Soirée
Everything from Floyds to fretless. Spend an evening with us as we walk you through restrings and setups on most every type of guitar, bass, and stringed instruments (even ukuleles!)
Wednesday, March 7 | 7-9pm - Inside the Drum with Ronn Dunnett
Master drum craftsman Ronn Dunnett of Dunnett classic drums/George Way Drum Company will discuss his passion for drum building, and the design of innovative hardware. Learn how drums are built, and how the smallest detail can affect a drum’s sound and playability. Ronn has designed and built some of the most revolutionary drums in the world. You can even win a drum!
Monday, March 12 | 7-9pm - Up Close and Personal with Michael Shrieve
Join us for a great night of inspiring performance, stories and insight from Santana’s original drummer and one of modern music’s biggest innovators. Part of the All Access Music Series
Tuesday, March 13 | 7-9pm (NOTE DATE CHANGE) - Choosing the Right Reed and Mouthpiece with Michael McDermid and Colin Farquhar
Join us for this informative seminar to learn all about reeds and mouthpieces and how the right one can improve your sound. Bring in your instrument - we will have reeds and mouthpieces to try out! This clinic is a must for clarinetists and sax players of all skill levels.
Wednesday, March 21 | 7-9pm - Scoring Made Simple
Join software specialist Steve Martin for a look at the latest Avid Sibelius software for scoring music. Sibelius 6 is a giant leap forward in notation software, with amazing new features for educators, students, and composers of all levels. Take your composition from scanned paper, mouse input, typing keyboard or MIDI keyboard and create a professional printed masterpiece that you can share or sell online with Avid’s Score Exchange website.
Friday, March 23 | 7-9pm - March Multi-Effect Madness
Join us for an evening of navigating, exploring and unlocking the layers of tones and features in today's latest and greatest multi-effect pedals. We'll be showcasing the latest boards from Line 6, BOSS, Zoom and Digitech. Unleash the beast at your feet!
NEWLY ADDED! Thursday, March 29 | 7-9pm - Line 6 Variax Clinic
Join us for a clinic presented by Line 6, featuring the brand new line of James Tyler Variax guitars, along with the "Dream Rig" DT Series of all-valve amplifiers and the PODHD500 Floorboard. The evening will feature Line 6 clinicians Nick Martino and Robbie Steininger, both of whom will take us through all that this amazing array of gear from Line 6 has to offer!
SURREY
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Thursday, March 1 | 7-9pm - Drumming Philosophies with Ash Pearson
Ash will discuss his approach to the world of drumming and how to grow as a player, with emphasis on the styles of rock and metal. With performances from the 3 Inches of Blood catalogue and a selection of material from current and past projects, Ash will present some of his drumming techniques and interpretations that will help you along your musical path.
Tuesday, March 6 | 7-9pm - DMX Control with Jeff Caines
OK - you sound great, but you still want a better show? Get more out of your gear and shed some light on the mystery that is DMX control. Set it up, address it to all equipment involved and do exactly what you want it to do!
Tuesday, March 13 | 7-9pm - Drum Tuning 101 - Art or Science? with Tyson Finley
Single ply or double ply? Damper rings or moon gels? Drum tuning is a very personal journey. Generally, if it sounds good to you then you are not far off. Come by and let Tyson show you some of the basics of drum tuning and how to get the best sound out of your kit.
Wednesday, March 14 | 7-9pm - Guitar Restringing with Bryan Faber and Rudy Hogg
The fantastic duo of Faber and Hogg are back to instruct and educate on the subject of restringing your guitar. Bring your tired old guitar in on March 16th for a little quality TLC.
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Friday, March 16 | 7-9pm - Saxophone Tone Basics with Brian Engstrom and Friends
New to the saxophone? Or looking for a refresher course? Trying to get that specific tone you're looking for? Conn-Selmer representative and local jazz saxophonist Brian Engstrom will guide you through the world of reeds, mouthpieces and ligatures, as well as breathing techniques to get that killer sound from your horn.
Wednesday, March 21 | 7-9pm - PA: Putting it All Together with Jordan Kell
XLR or RCA, what does it all mean? In this clinic, Jordan will show you the basics you need to know to get a good sound from your PA, whether it’s setting up a church sound system, DJ'ing a birthday party, or setting up the system for a band.
Thursday, March 22 | 7-9pm - Microphone Choices with Latham Elle
Whether in the studio or on the stage, choosing the right mic for the job makes all the difference. Learn about all of the mics you need to sound great!
Tuesday, March 27 | 7-9pm - Common Sense Drumming with Nick Stecz
A touring/session drummer living in Vancouver, Nick can be heard all over Canadian airwaves. Having played with Hannah Georgas, Dave Vertesi and Stef Lang, Nick is also an instructor at Long & McQuade’s lesson centre. His workshop will focus on practical, "common sense" rudiments applied to the drumset within his dynamic teaching philosophy of the "DUEL" Method.
DELTA
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Thursday, March 1 | 7-9pm - Guitar Maintenance and Setup with Bill Roberts
A crash course on how to correctly evaluate a guitar, common problems and how to spot them. Topics will include intonation, neck relief, nut adjustments, correct action and re-stringing. Bill will be demonstrating the complete setup process from start to finish including tools required for a pro job. Bring your guitar.
Thursday, March 8 | 7-9pm - Drum Primer 101 with Jason Palidwar
Jason will guide you through evaluating the different levels of drums. Topics will include tuning, maintenance, drumhead selection and differences - information you need to build a proper and personalized drum set-up. Jason will also discuss differences between drum sticks and what will work well with your playing style. Be sure to bring a drum and your sticks.
Thursday, March 15 | 7-9pm - Pedal Power with Danny Underwood
Danny will guide you through the maze of effects pedals and show you how to build the pedal board of your dreams. Topics will include correct pedal order, how to effectively use an effects loop and how to get the most of your guitar’s tone. Bring along your pedal board.
VANCOUVER
Thursday, March 8 | 7-9pm - 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:
• Copyright 101 - A brief explanation and history
• SOCAN 101 – who they are, what they do and how
performing rights organizations work
• 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
• New initiatives at SOCAN
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Thursday, March 15 | 6:30-8:30pm - Looping with Flamenco Guitarist John Gilliat
Steve Alexander, Roland product specialist, will be on hand along with John Gilliat, BOSS Loop Station 2009 Championship Winner. There will be product demonstrations as well as an opportunity to ask questions and learn how to use your Looper pedal to the max.
NEWLY ADDED! Friday, March 16 | 7-9pm - The Art of Two Guitars with Dave Martone and Brian Poulsen
Join two of Canada's best guitarists for what's sure to be a smokin' clinic! Topics to be covered include:
- how to harmonize scales/arpeggios
- different types of harmony
- 2-guitar etiquette
- building chords with two guitars using inversions
- topics from Dave's new book, Alfred Publications' Serious Shred Scales
THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL Thursday, March 29 | 6:30pm-8:30pm - Using Social Media to Promote Your Band with Nimbus’ Chris Brandt
The opportunity to reach your fans has never been easier, and it’s never been more important to know how to manage yourself. Twitter, Facebook, Bandcamp and other social media platforms have replaced radio and major labels as the most influential ways to promote your music – and they’re free. As the department head of the Music Business program at Nimbus School of Recording Arts, Chris teaches artists, managers, promoters, producers and label owners how to build and manage a fan base online. Join him for this free 2-hour workshop.
NORTH VANCOUVER
Friday, March 9 | 5-7pm - PA 101 with Mark White
Learn the basics of getting a good sound from your PA. Whether it’s setting up a church sound system, DJing a birthday party or setting up the system for a band, we will teach you how.
Fee: FREE
