Long & McQuade University - VICTORIA

Advance registration and inquiries can be sent to Shaun at [email protected]
CLINICS TAKE PLACE AT LONG & McQUADE,  756 Hillside Avenue, 250.384.3622

Wednesday, March 6 | 7-9pm
Songwriting 101 with Colleen Eccleston
There is more than one way to write a song. Join Colleen as she looks at different strategies for writers who want to branch out or tighten up their approach, through musicality of language, perspective, writing in different genre patterns and more.

Wednesday, March 13 | 7-9pm
Getting Started in the Home Studio with Mark Garrison
Mark Garrison, author of The Encyclopedia of Home Recording, will help you get started with recording in the home studio. Topics will include choosing recording gear, microphone choice and placement, acoustics in the home studio, and resources for improving your recording skills.

Wednesday, March 20 | 7-9pm
Developing a Vocal Style with Colleen Eccleston
Are you locked in to one vocal approach when you write songs? Would you like to expand your singing style? Through vocal techniques that can be used to expand your range, and an analysis of language from a singer's perspective, Colleen will open up vocal possibilities to writers so that they can take advantage vocally of their lyrics, and explore emotional connection to give greater dimension to their songs.
 
Wednesday, March 27 | 7-9pm
Tube Day with Groove Tubes’ Peter Davyduck
Join Peter as he talks about all things tube-related, including:
• Choosing and using tubes
• How tube amps differ from solid state and digital
• Preamp tubes vs. power tubes