Long & McQuade University - NANAIMO

Advance registration and inquiries can be sent to Jason at [email protected]
CLINICS TAKE PLACE AT LONG & McQUADE, 620 Comox Road, 250.716.7261

Thursday, March 7 | 7-9pm
Rhythm Section:  Locking the Groove with Bass and Drums with Scott Macleod
Our resident Bass Guru, Scott Macleod, will show you tips and techniques to anchor the groove.  Along with a guest drummer,
Scott will lead you through exercises designed to keep the pulse
beating long and strong.
 
Wednesday, March 13 | 6:30-8pm
Guitar 101: Care and Feeding of Your Guitar with Scott Macleod
Learn proper string changing; tuning and intonation; basic set-up; long term care in the Canadian climate and much more.
 
Thursday, March 14 | 7-9pm
Connecting With Your Audience - Building the Show with Jason Parsons
Looking to improve your show in 2013?  Learn some of the basic elements of delivering captivating and engaging live performances, every time you hit the stage. Performance coach Jason Parsons
will discuss:
•  Understanding the psychology of your audience
•  What to say and when to say it
•  Song selection and ordering
•  Confidence
•  Writing the show

Wednesday, March 27 | 6:30-8pm
PA 101:  How to Set Up and Operate a Basic PA System with Scott Macleod and Dave Sponaugle
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, they’ll show you how.
 
Thursday, March 28, 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