Long & McQuade University - MONCTON

Advance registration and inquiries can be sent to [email protected].
Clinics take place at Long & McQuade Moncton’s Lesson Centre, Studio 6, 245 Carson Drive, 506.853.0888.

Thursday, March 14 | 7-8:30pm
PA Boot Camp with Dan Martin
Learn basic sound system hook up and operation principles to get the most out of your sound equipment! Topics such as signal flow, matching your gear, mixing tips, selecting the right mixer/speaker combination for your needs, mixer features/functions and more will be covered at this informative session. Don’t fear your gear! Come check it out! Dan Martin is one of Long & McQuade’s sound and lighting specialists, and he has been involved in audio production and live audio for over 20 years.

Tuesday, March 19 | 7-8:30pm
Guitar Tone 101 with Blair Marshall and Marc Clement
Looking for that ultimate guitar sound or that elusive tone in your head that you just can’t seem to get out of your gear? Then this presentation is for you! Our two top guitar specialists, Blair Marshall and Marc Clement, will give you an informative overview of all of the things that make the difference in your tone, including:
•  Woods, body types, scale length, electronics, pickups, etc.
•  Tubes VS solid state
•  Set neck VS bolt on
•  Picks and strings - types and gauges
•  Feel and soul of the player
•  Types of gain/overdrive pedals and more

Friday, March 22 | 7-8:30pm
Recording Basics with Dan Mazerolle
Thinking about getting into home recording but don’t know where to begin? Confused by the overwhelming amount of options, technology, software, equipment and information? Then you definitely want to attend this entry-level information session on recording basics! Topics covered will include:
•  Microphone types and techniques
•  Equalization and signal processing
•  Using effects and panning
•  Mixing techniques
•  Software VS standalone recording units
•  Interfaces
•  Mixing and matching recording devices and more
Dan is an accomplished musician, sound technician and recording engineer,
and is currently offering specialized training in recording at our Lesson Centre.