Long & McQuade University - SASKATOON

Advance registration and inquiries can be sent to:
721 – 43rd St E: Peter at [email protected] or 306-664-1966
617 8th St E: Matt at [email protected] or 306-665-9900

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LOCATION: 721 – 43rd Street East

Saturday, March 9 | 2-4pm
Drum Tuning 101 with Pierre Bazin
We will demystify the drum head selection process by explaining the differences between clear and coated heads, and 1-ply and 2-ply heads. We will demonstrate different tuning and muffling techniques for snare drums, toms and bass drums.

Saturday, March 16 | 2-4pm
Band Repairs for Teachers with Brad Litster
School band teachers will be given help and hands-on training to assist them in quickly needed repairs during a band class or before a concert.

Saturday, March 23 | 2-4pm
Dingwall Bass Guitar Clinic with Sheldon Dingwall
Meet Sheldon Dingwall and learn about the famous Dingwall basses and the amazing Fan Fret System.

Saturday, March 30 | 2-4pm
Harmonica 101 with Ron Allcock
Learn how to play and choose a harmonica, its history, note bending and soloing.  This class is suitable for all levels of playing.

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LOCATION: 617 8th Street East

Saturday, March 9 | 12-1pm
Modern Home Recording with Matthew Facca
Learn the modern method of home recording using very little acoustic sound, while maintaining professional results. Hosted by Matthew Facca, this clinic will focus on ProTools, and sharpen tracking and mixing skills among current ProTools users, and give a great intro to those who are just starting out.

Saturday, March 16 | 12-1pm
Creative Groove Techniques with Mike Murza
Local drummer and Long & McQuade drum guru Mike Murza explores creative ways to keep the modern 5-piece drumset fresh. Ever wondered why we're always told to practice paradiddles? What in linear drumming? And what the heck is syncopation, really? Discovering these concepts will help fuel your creativity on the drumset and make you a more dynamic and exciting player. 

Saturday, March 23 | 11am-1pm
Songwriting 101 with Sarah Farthing
Local songstress Sarah Farthing takes us on a tour of her creative approaches and insight to songwriting. Feel free to bring demos of your work if you would like to share!

Saturday, March 30 | 11am-1pm
Intro to Live Sound and Mixing with Trevor Merrigan and Matthew Facca
Ever wonder how to do your own sound? Why certain bands sound so great and others…not so much? Local soundmen Trevor Merrigan and Matthew Facca cover everything from mixers, microphones to cabling, speakers, monitors and effects - a crash course in modern sound techniques.