Long & McQuade University - ST. JOHN'S

Advance registration and inquiries can be sent to Janeil at [email protected]
CLINICS TAKE PLACE AT LONG & McQUADE, 447 Kenmount Road, 709.753.1885

Thursday, March 7 | 6pm
Introduction to Live Sound with Jeff Power   
This clinic is for musicians who will be setting up the PA before they play, and for techs who will be sitting behind the mixer during the show. Learn to set-up and run a PA system for your band, church or private party. Be more confident with your knowledge of PA equipment and make yourself sound better. Jeff will be demonstrating everything from hooking up the equipment, to mixing and how to use wireless mics. Jeff has been playing bass and doing live sound mix for over 20 years. Jeff is a PA Product and Rental Specialist with Long & McQuade in St. John's.       

Tuesday, March 12 | 6pm
Snare Drum Tune Up Clinic with Ted Rice   
Having problems getting your snare drum to sound right? This is a clinic for beginners as well as more advanced drummers. Drummers are invited to attend this informational clinic with their snare drum and a new drum head. We will go through the head replacement process, doing basic maintenance, installing a new head, tuning and muffling. We will review drum tuning techniques and products. A new drum head is required to get the most from this event. Ted is a Drum Product Specialist with Long & McQuade in St. John's.       
               
Wednesday, March 20 | 6pm
Introduction to Software-Based Recording with Stephen Lilly   
Looking to take the plunge into home recording but don’t know where to begin? This clinic will introduce you to the basics of software/computer based recording. We will look at signal flow and session set up. We’ll examine why plugins are useful and how to use them effectively. There will be an introduction to compression and EQ, and a discussion on why they are useful for the recording engineer. Stephen is a freelance audio engineer with Mountain Fortress Audio. He has worked with CBC, The Banff Centre, The Tanglewood Music Centre and Festival 500. He has a Master of Music - Sound Recording degree from McGill University and a Bachelor of Music - Theory and Composition degree from Memorial University. Stephen is a Recording Product Specialist with Long & McQuade
in St. John's.

Thursday, March 21 | 6pm
Introduction to Live Sound with Jeff Power
See March 7 clinic information.               

Tuesday, March 26 | 6pm
Recording for Songwriters with Dan Doiron   
You want to get your song ideas down when inspiration strikes. But you're a songwriter, not a recording engineer, and you keep getting bogged down in the process. We'll examine the many different methods for recording everything - from simple one track demos to full album projects - with an emphasis on a workflow that works the way that musicians do. Discussion will include
proper signal level adjustment, adding effects, mixing and mastering. Dan has been writing songs and playing guitar for years with The Dan Doiron Band. Dan is the Atlantic Canada rep for Roland.       

Wednesday, March 27 | 6pm
Basic Microphone and Recording Techniques with Stephen Lilly   
Have you ever wondered why a particular microphone is used? Have you wondered why a certain mic sounds the way it does? This clinic will cover an introduction to microphones, how they work and how to choose the best mic for the job. Stephen is a freelance audio engineer with Mountain Fortress Audio. He has worked with CBC, The Banff Centre, The Tanglewood Music Centre and Festival 500. He has a Master of Music - Sound Recording degree from McGill University and a Bachelor of Music - Theory and Composition degree from Memorial University. Stephen is a Recording Product Specialist with Long & McQuade in St. John's.