Long & McQuade University - HALIFAX, BEDFORD, DARTMOUTH

Advance registration and inquiries can be sent to:
Halifax: 6065 Cunard St., 902.496.6900, [email protected]
Bedford: 1717 Bedford Hwy., 902.496.6960, [email protected]
Dartmouth: 124 Main St., 902.496.6996, [email protected]

HALIFAX
Tuesday, March 12 | 7pm
Snare Drum Night
Everything you need to know to keep your two and four in tip top shape
Topics will include:
. Tuning and maintenance  . Cleaning  . Replacing parts  . Head selection  . Emergency side of stage repairs

Tuesday March 19 | 7pm
The Evolution of Jazz
The purpose of this presentation is to provide a history of jazz by using archival footage from the masters of the genre. Join jazz buff Jeff Gay from Long & McQuade as we review the evolution of jazz styles while viewing some of the most inspiring performances ever caught on film.

Wednesday March 27 | 7pm
An Introduction to Digital Recording
Long & McQuade staff Ron Huestis and Sean Harris host a great beginner recording clinic, which will cover:
. Basic set up (cabling, stands, mic selection)  . Selecting your interface  . Installing device drivers 
. Setting up software preferences and opening sessions in Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic and Sonar  . Setting up reference monitors and headphone mixes

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BEDFORD
Saturday, March 9 | 2:30-3:30pm
Guitar Maintenance with Doug Sampson
Guitar technician extraordinaire Doug Sampson will be addressing fundamentals such as guitar stringing, working with locking tremolo systems, string gauges, set-up and intonation. He will also discuss environmental impacts on the guitar, including telltale signs of dryness through the winter months, the effects of home heating and various approaches to humidification.

Tuesday, March 19 | 6:30-7:30pm
Introduction to Brass with Matt Banks and Natalie Alcorn
Bedford's own trombone ambassador Matt Banks and French horn virtuoso Natalie Alcorn (Stadacona Band) will present an overview and demonstration of the various instruments that make up the brass family. Aimed at the enthusiastic beginner, the clinic will explain the nuances and techniques of brass instrument playing and offer a window into the world of the professional brass player.

Saturday, March 30 | 2:30-3:30pm
All About Looping with Evan Cardwell and The Duke Of Loops
Long & McQuade’s Evan Cardwell and 'Duke Of Loops'  Pete Davidson (Boss National Looping Champion) will be showcasing the technical and creative aspects of looping. Featuring new products by Boss, Line 6 and T.C. Electronics, Evan will discuss practical details while Pete demonstrates the musical potential of looping as only The Duke can.

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DARTMOUTH
Saturday, March 9 | 1-3pm
Care and Feeding of Your Guitar with David Barnes
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.

Saturday, March 16 | 1-3pm
Songwriting 101 with Wayne Hunt
Join Wayne as he discusses the ins and outs of songwriting, including:
. Identifying the parts of a song  . Learning how to build a song from scratch using a simple formula
. Making the most of your words  . Exploring the power of imagery and metaphor  . Finding that elusive “hook”

Saturday, March 30 | 1-3pm
From Raw to Real: Studio Production with Scott Ferguson - from ECMA 2013 Nominated-Studio FMP
Join ECMA-nominated Scott Ferguson from StudioFMP (www.studiofmp.ca) on this nonstop, all inclusive journey from raw kitchen songwriting demo to a fully mastered, radio ready single. The presentation will delve into each stage of production: rough demo; preproduction and arranging; full band bed tracks; overdubbing; performance editing; mixing and mastering.