L&M University - Lower Mainland, BC
Join us for a series of FREE career-enhancing clinics specifically tailored to the needs of musicians, songwriters, producers and home studio enthusiasts!
ABBOTSFORD
2506 Clearbrook Road, 604.556.3838
Advance registration and inquiries: Sean Lang at [email protected]
Tuesday, March 18 | 7pm
Musical Metal Drumming with Sean Lang
Through different examples, exercises and performances, Sean will show you ways to add life and creativity to your metal beats and fills. Sean has been a drummer for over 17 years and a drum teacher for over 10 years. He plays for progressive metal band First Reign, and is a drummer-for-hire for local artists. He is known for his popular instructional videos on metal drumming with FreeDrumLessons.com and Drumeo. He recently won the title of Western Finalist for the 2013 Roland V-Drums contest and performed at the 2013 Montreal Drum Fest.
Saturday, March 29 | 4pm
Celtic Music Workshop with Damian Brennan
Damian and his band Murphy's Lagh are no strangers to the local Irish music scene, but since Damian and Fiddler Jennie Bice joined forces, they have exploded onto the local Celtic music scene as a new and exciting Celtic duo. Don’t miss it as Damian explores the style and instruments of Celtic music!
CHILLIWACK
45870 Cheam Avenue, 604.858.2996
Advance registration and inquiries: Brad Fry at [email protected]
Wednesday, March 19 | 7-8:30pm
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
DELTA
8291-120th Street, 604.591.8525
Advance registration and inquiries: Bill Roberts at [email protected]
Friday, March 7 | 7pm
“Don’t Fear the Floyd” Guitar Setup with Bill Roberts and Fender’s Peter Davyduck
Bill and Peter will take the fear out of this marvel of modern guitar hardware. In this clinic they will show you how to tame the Floyd Rose beast, from different stringing options to correct setup, tuning issues and tricks to make the job easier. On hand they will have some of the fine Jackson and Fender guitars that are equipped with them.
Tuesday, March 11 | 7pm
Use Your Ears - No One Else Will! with Chris Friesen
In this session, Chris will go over the importance of listening to what's going on BEFORE you add a part to your song. Ever wonder why people aren't going crazy, screaming over that wicked guitar part you wrote? It might just be in the wrong part of your killer new tune! The theory behind it may not sound exciting, but it's a tried and true method that plenty of famous bands use. Topics will include theory and ear training, harmony, rhythm and building melodies. Have a song you're working on, but not quite finished with? Bring it in!
Thursday, March 20 | 7pm
Multiplicity: The Use of Multi-Effect Units in a Multitude of Settings with Doug Towle and Peter Davyduck
This clinic features local guitarist Doug Towle and bassist extraordinaire Peter Davyduck as a Guitar/Bass Duo that will showcase the many uses of multi-effect units for a variety of settings from in-ears, direct to PA, in front of an amp, home recording and more.
Tuesday, March 25 | 7pm
Shredzilla! With Mioara Monroe
Are you inspired by artists like Joe Satriani and Steve Vai? Well this is the clinic for you! Get ready for part 2 of Mioara's “Shred Off” clinic! Master the tunes you've been working on and learn how to use these techniques tastefully. In this clinic we will be shaping up on basic shred techniques and moving onto more advanced concepts that will include legato licks, string skipping, hybrid picking, sweep picking, two hand tapping, whammy bar tricks and speed picking to complete your playing vocabulary. Don’t forget your guitar!
LANGLEY
207-6339 200th Street, 604.530.8704
Advance registration and inquiries: Kyle Radomsky at [email protected]
Thursday, March 6 | 7pm
The “Roots” of Gretsch with Fender’s Peter Davyduck
Join us for a run through of the exciting line-up of Gretsch Roots Series instruments, as well as the history of the company. Also enjoy some insights into the original Roots line and its current revival.
Wednesday, March 12 | 7pm
Understanding DMX lighting with Jeff Caines
Understanding how DMX works can really open up your lighting design. A well programmed light show can improve the impact of your production, and with DMX you can program and control your show easily, allowing you to get the most out of your lights.
Wednesday, March 19 | 7pm
Behringer's X32 Digital Mixing System with Steve Martin and Jeff Caines
The Behringer X32 digital console family is a game changer in live sound. Come and see what all the fuss is about! Steve and Jeff will show how easy the system is to use, and how to tailor it to your needs. They will cover the X32 console, the S16 digital snake and the POWERPLAY personal monitor mixers.
Thursday, March 20 | 7pm
Is Your Guitar Setup for YOU? with Colin Darling
Join us for this interactive clinic with guitar repair tech Colin Darling. Many people don't know that their guitars could play better than they do with a proper setup. Learn what a setup can do to improve your guitar's sound and playability. Colin will also cover some great tips and tricks to get the most out of your instrument. Bring your guitar for a free assessment!
Thursday, March 27 | 7pm
Rhythms From Another Planet with Aaron Edgar
Polyrhythms are a great exercise tool but can be difficult to incorporate into your musical vocabulary. Aaron will demonstrate practical applications and how to break these down so they can be used as part of your sound. This one‘s not just for drummers! Anyone can benefit from understanding these concepts and how to apply them.
NORTH VANCOUVER
1363 Main Street, 604.986.0911
Advance registration and inquiries: John Tate at [email protected]
Wednesday, March 5 | 7pm-8:30pm
Intro to Recording with Travis Box
Travis will be going over the ins and outs of starting up a home recording studio. He'll discuss interfaces, microphones, studio monitors and some of the hiccups you might come across and how to deal with them.
Thursday, March 6 | 2-6pm
Guitar Maintenance with Fred DiSanto from Godin Guitars
Fred will be going over how to restring your acoustic or electric, tuning and overall care of your instrument. He'll also be discussing some of the differences between classical, acoustic and electric guitars to help you decide which guitar is the best choice for your music.
Wednesday, March 12 | 7-9pm
Double Bass, Odd Times and Groovin’ with Ash Pearson
Ash Pearson of international touring band 3 Inches of Blood will be discussing ways to incorporate odd time beats within 4/4 grooves and fills, with double bass playing to be added to your Jazz, Funk, Latin, Rock and Metal phrasings. Ash will also be playing along to a selection of songs from his own band, as well as songs from some of his favourite bands.
Tuesday, March 18th 7pm 8:30pm
New Dimensions of Bass with Peter Davyduck
Join Juno award winning bassist and Fender Product Specialist Peter Davyduck for an exploration of the new face of bass guitar in today’s music. From modern left and right-hand techniques to effects discussions like “Synth-cloning” and “Hipster” roots approaches he’ll take a look at it all.
PORT COQUITLAM
1360 Dominion Avenue, 604.464.1011
Advance registration and inquiries: Girard Knox at [email protected]
Saturday, March 8 | 3pm
Simplifying Rhythm and Technique with Nick James
Nick is an instructor, session player and touring musician, and has played everything from metal to jazz. He will demonstrate an easy-to-apply system for understanding rhythm, and a simple way to approach technique.
Saturday, March 15 | 3pm
Guitar Clinic with Roger Cranford and Dean Lamb
Roger will be presenting tips on physical and mental practice and expansion, analysis, improvisational techniques, musical comprehension and stylistic diversification for the modern musician. Dean will provide an analytical and technical dissection of his personal repertoire, as well as a journey through his influences and technical regiment.
Thursday, March 20 | 6pm
Pedals to the Metal – The A-Z of How to Put Together a Pedalboard with Ryan Stead
Ryan will show you the ins and outs of wiring up your effects rig, from basic pedal chain positioning to customized MIDI controlled footswitching.
RICHMOND
6760 No. 3 Road, 604.270.3622
Advance registration and inquiries: Greg Hutton at [email protected]
Monday, March 10 | 7pm
New Dimensions of Bass with Peter Davyduck
Join Juno award winning bassist and Fender Product Specialist Peter Davyduck for an exploration of the new face of bass guitar in today’s music. From modern left and right-hand techniques to effects discussions like “Synth-cloning” and “Hipster” roots approaches he’ll take a look at it all.
Monday, March 17 | 7pm
Parasource Party with Bryan Parchomchuk and Matt Charbonneau
Check out the new Yorkville Parasource line-up with Bryan and Matt! New tops and subs that will blow the competition away.
Wednesday, March 26 | 7pm
Mic Preamp Shootout with Iver Zhang
Compare the heavy weights such as ART, Golden Age, Universal Audio, API and Neve! If you're looking to upgrade your recordings, this is the first step to achieving pro level recording quality.
SURREY
13785-104th Avenue, 604.588.9421
Advance registration and inquiries: Rick Clark at [email protected]
Wednesday, March 5 | 7pm
New Dimensions of Bass with Peter Davyduck
Join Juno award winning bassist and Fender Product Specialist Peter Davyduck for an exploration of the new face of bass guitar in today’s music. From modern left and right-hand techniques to effects discussions like “Synth-cloning” and “Hipster” roots approaches he’ll take a look at it all.
Thursday, March 6 | 7pm
Extreme Metal Drumming with Spencer Prewitt
Drummer for extreme metal band Archspire, Spencer will play some tracks from the newest Archspire recording and will be speaking about the techniques required to play extreme styles of music. Earplugs provided!
Wednesday, March 12 | 7pm
An Evening to Restring with Bryan Faber
Bring in your tired old guitar for a little TLC, as Bryan helps you master the art of restringing and the basic theory behind a guitar setup.
Friday, March 14 | 7pm
Multiplicity: The Use of Multi-Effect Units in a Multitude of Settings with Doug Towle and Peter Davyduck
This clinic features local guitarist Doug Towle and bassist extraordinaire Peter Davyduck as a Guitar/Bass Duo that will showcase the many uses of multi-effect units for a variety of settings from in-ears, direct to PA, in front of an amp, home recording and more.
Wednesday, March 19 | 7pm
Choosing the Right Mic for Video with Latham Elle
If you're looking to take your video work to the next level, join us! Learn the dos and don'ts of choosing the perfect microphone or wireless system to use with your video camera or DSLR. Latham will show you what you'll need to get up and filming with some audio basics for video recording.
Monday, March 24 | 7pm
DJ 101 with Blake Penner
Blake will be covering a variety of different topics ranging from the evolution of the DJ, where it all began and where it's headed. He will discuss
• The differences between controllers, CDJs and turntables
• Various mixing techniques, with a brief look at FX on the Pioneer DJM-700 mixer along with beat manipulation using these FX
• The advantages to using Serato and the basic use of this software including keylock, using cues and loops, BPM counter, colour coded waveforms and internal mixing
• Scratching – with a demo of scratching on vinyl to show the accuracy and control of Serato NoiseMap technology
A live demo of these techniques will be shown, and attendees will have a chance to try the equipment and do some scratching at the end of the session.
Wednesday, March 26 | 7pm
An Evening of Shred Guitar with Roger Crawford and Dean Lamb
Roger is a guitar clinician, music theorist/analyst and touring/session artist. He has studied under Alex Skonick, Chris Broderick, Bill Coon, Dave Martone and others. He will focus on improvisational techniques, musical comprehension and stylistic diversification for the modern musician. Dean is the guitarist for death metal band Archspire. Dean is an 8 string mastermind endorsed by both Ibanez and Seymour Duncan. His playing specialty involves technicality at its highest level. Dean’s clinic segment is based around the analytical and technical dissection of his personal repertoire, as well as a journey through his influences and technical regiment.
VANCOUVER
368 Terminal Avenue, 604.734.4886
Advance registration and inquiries: Christie Smith at [email protected]
Friday, March 14 | 7-8:30pm
Ukulele Play-A-Long Music Session with Ronin Wong and Christie Smith
Bring your ukes and join Ronin and Christie as they show you the variety of ukulele music books and resources that are available in the market today. We’ll play and sing through some songs and show some exciting techniques. Players of any skill level can participate. This is a fun and inclusive session which will give you a good introduction to what’s available out there to help you on your ukulele quest. Limited space so register early.
Saturday, March 22 | 3-5pm
Drum Clinic with Jeremy Taggart
Our Lady Peace Drummer Jeremy Taggart returns to the All Access series to discuss his amazing career, show off some chops, give insight into what it takes to maintain a career in the business and offer up advice to all in attendance. A truly amazing evening in store for all who join us!
Thursday, March 27 | 6:30-8:30pm THIS CLINIC IS NOW FULL
SOCAN 101 with Terry O’Brien and Michelle Dubuc
Terry and Michelle will help demystify the business of music, with
• A brief explanation and history of copyright as it relates to music creators
• A rundown of what SOCAN is, and how performing rights organizations operate
• An explanation of tariffs, licensing and royalties for music use in film/TV, radio, live performance, internet and other revenue streams
• Information on music publishing and rights management • Coverage of new initiatives at SOCAN, including education, e-commerce, member benefits
Thursday, April 17 | 6:30-8pm
Guitar Clinic with Danny Brooks
'Texassippi Soul Man' Danny Brooks, now settled in Llano Texas, will be heading to BC to talk about and play his award-winning blues music. Danny will share business and industry tips in between playing Southern Soul music that mixes blues, soul, Americana, mountain, gospel & reggae. The presentation will prove motivational, inspirational and practical in terms of furthering your musical goals.
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Advance registration and any inquiries can be sent to the store at which the clinic is being held.
Fee: FREE
