Long & McQuade University - Lower Mainland, BC
ABBOTSFORD
2506 Clearbrook Road, 604.556.3838
Inquiries and Registration: Kyler Pierce at [email protected]
Tuesday, March 3 | 6:30pm
Recording 101 with Ray Wilson
Learn the basics of what`s needed to capture your music using your computer. From hardware to software, you will learn what components are necessary and how to set up your new gear to begin recording in minutes.
Saturday, March 14 | 4pm
Rhythms of the World with Boris Sichon
Join international percussionist and previous member of the St. Petersburg Symphony, Boris Sichon, as he walks us through the history and various techniques of traditional instruments from around the world including djembe, tabla, bones, spoons and many others.
CHILLIWACK
45870 Cheam Avenue, 604.858.2996
Inquiries and Registration: Brad Fry at [email protected]
Monday, March 9 | 6:30pm
Pickup Basics with Fender’s Peter Davyduck
Join us as Peter talks about the basics of and all things pick-up related, including: how are they made, how do they really work, Hi-Z Lo-Z WTZ?, how the types of magnets and their affect on tone, overwound or underwound, single-coil vs. humbucker, passive or active and more.
Wednesday, March 18 | 7pm
Exploring the World of Bass Guitar
This clinic is all about getting the most out of your instrument, from advanced techniques to locking in with a groove and how to sit right in a mix. This is a very open environment clinic so feel free to come with questions on techniques you have been working on or ideas you have been wanting to try.
Wednesday, March 25 | 7pm
Drum Tuning 101
Join Tristan Martin and Jake Holmes as they go through, step by step, the seemingly mysterious world of drum tuning. Feel free to bring your snare drum along to work with.
DELTA
8291-120th Street, 604.591.8525
Inquiries and Registration: Bill Roberts at [email protected]
THIS CLINIC IS FULL
Thursday, March 5 | 7pm
Fake it ‘til You Make It - Practical Guitar Tips for Surviving any Musical Situation with Danny Underwood
Danny is no stranger to faking it, but he's managed to steal enough ideas to get him through most musical situations unharmed. We want to transform you from a guitar player into a musician. Yes there is a distinction. This will be a fun and casual beginner/intermediate-friendly workshop that will focus on getting more out of your guitar playing, and improving your musicianship. Topics include practicing for playing music with other people, playing dynamically, improvisation and riff writing, getting a consistent and versatile sound, and tips for being prepared for jamming and gigging. Have a topic you want to discuss? Bring it in!
THIS CLINIC IS FULL
Thursday, March 12 | 7pm
Care and Feeding of Your Guitar with Bill Roberts
Bill has been repairing and setting up guitars for nearly four decades. In this crash course on guitar maintenance and repair, Bill will show you some common problems and how to spot them. Topics will include intonation, neck relief, nut adjustments, correct action and re-stringing. Bill will be demonstrating the complete setup process from start to finish, including tools required for a pro job. Bring your guitar!
THIS CLINIC IS FULL
Thursday, March 19 | 7pm
Tips and Tricks for a Better Mix with Chris Friesen
If you're new or newer to the world of mixing and recording, then chances are you're probably in the same boat as a lot of people. The recording phase was awesome, you laid down some great tracks with your band or by yourself, and now it's time to make it sound like a pro track. The thing is, there isn't a way to "just do it". There are a lot of little things that work together to make that mix sound better. These tips will be geared to a beginner or intermediate mixer, but of course everyone is welcome. In this session, we'll be going over several small tricks that work together to take your mix to the next level.
Thursday, March 26 | 7pm
MASTERING… What is Mastering? with Stewart Hope
So you have recorded and mixed down your tracks to stereo. Think you are done? You’re wrong. Stewart will be discussing this often overlooked and misunderstood process of how to take the final mixdown of a track and master it to meet industry standards - ready for mass duplication. If you're in a band and have recordings you are preparing to release, or if you're a home studio enthusiast, or if you're simply curious as to what the mastering process involves, then this clinic's for you. Topics will include EQ, level and dynamic range of the overall signal.
LANGLEY
207-6339 200th Street, 604.530.8704
Inquiries and Registration: Kyle Radomsky at [email protected]
Wednesday, March 4 | 7pm
A Career in Music: A 12 Step Program Presented by MusicBC’s Executive Director Bob D’Eith
Are you trying to make a living playing music? Do you want to learn more about the new ways and opportunities in the industry for a career in music? Join us for this seminar with MusicBC’s Bob D’Eith as he discusses all of the trends and direction of the ever changing business of music.
Sunday, March 8 | 12-5pm
Paiste Day
Discover the sound, history and future of Paiste! Bring in your favourite cymbal for a free cleaning by Paiste factory reps; view hundreds of unique cymbals and gongs on display; enjoy up to 60% off discontinued and scratch ‘n’ dent items, and don’t miss special guest appearances as well as instant rebates and door prizes!
Wednesday, March 11 | 7:30pm
Getting a Great Acoustic Guitar Tone Live with Doug Towle
With the prevalence of coffee house gigs, acoustic jam nights and "unplugged" shows these days, the bane of guitar players’ existence is their live acoustic tone. This clinic will guide you through the various techniques of amplifying that acoustic guitar: different mics; various types of pickups; using EQ and effects to their best abilities.
Wednesday, March 18 | 7pm
Introduction to DJ Controllers with Jeff “DJ PAPA” Caines and Steve “DJ MARTIAN” Martin
DJ gear is constantly evolving, and there are many new controllers on the market. From the professional DJ to the basement jammer, there is something for everyone. Join us as we present a fun and informative breakdown of the new controllers on the market.
Thursday, March 26 | 7pm
A Ukulele a Day Keeps the Doctor Away with Paul Luongo
In this workshop, attendees of all levels will be given the opportunity to go through a practice routine that can enable a person to improve his/her skills, knowledge, and overall ability and musical knowledge. Presented by Paul Luongo, director of the world famous Langley Ukulele Ensemble.
NORTH VANCOUVER
1363 Main Street, 604.986.0911
Inquiries and Registration: John Tate at [email protected]
Wednesday, March 4 | 6:30pm
Getting Started on Acoustic Drums with Kevin Gregoire
Enjoy this overview on basic acoustic drum knowledge. This clinic will go over how to set up your drum set, how to change and select your drum heads, and last but not least Kevin will go over basic tuning techniques.
Tuesday, March 10 | 7pm
Jazzin’ Up the Blues with Paul Pigat
Guitar virtuoso Paul Pigat will be going over techniques to make your blues chops stand out. He'll be covering simple chord substitutions, classic turn arounds and new scales you may never have thought of using over
blues changes. This clinic is appropriate for all levels.
Monday, March 23 | 6:30pm
Guitar Love with John Tate
John will be going over the parts of a guitar along with how to restring, overall maintenance and how to do a basic setup on your guitar. Great for novice to experienced players.
PORT COQUITLAM
1360 Dominion Avenue, 604.464.1011
Inquiries and Registration: Girard Knox at [email protected]
Thursday, March 5 | 6pm
Live Looping Clinic with Jacob Moon
Ready to take your looping to the next Level? Join live looping guru Jacob Moon as he guides you on the righteous path of creating looped layers of sound and discover how to make your looping memorable.
Thursday, March 12 | 6pm
Get ED-ucated with Fast EDDIE Kazmir!
Learn some of the best practices, techniques and secrets used by the best guitar repair techs in the biz to get the most out of your instrument. Whether you're just getting started or you've been playing for years,
this clinic is well suited for all guitar players.
Saturday, March 21 | 2pm
Drum Syndicate Presents an Afro-Brazilian Drum & Percussion Workshop
The Drum Syndicate is a world percussion group that specializes in dynamic and interactive workshops. Using traditional instruments from Africa and Brazil, the Drum Syndicate provide an exciting and unique educational drumming experience that is designed for all ages and levels.
Friday, March 27 | 6pm
Tube Amps 101 with Fender’s Peter Davyduck
Join us as Peter talks about all things tube amp-related, including: choosing and using tubes; how tube amps differ from solid state and digital; pre-amp vs. power tubes, and how to handle your tube amp - is it delicate like a flower or built like a tank?
Saturday, March 28 | 2pm
Modern & Aggresive Guitar Techniques with Roger Cranford and Dean Lamb
Roger Cranford is a rising Canadian guitar clinician, music theorist/analyst, composer, and touring/session artist. His clinic will focus on how to expand your musicianship and inject new perspective into your playing through various physical and mental practice exercises, composition, improvisational and theory tricks, visualizations, musical comprehension and awareness and stylistic diversification.
Dean Lamb is the critically acclaimed 8-string guitarist for the internationally touring tech death metal band Archspire. Dean’s playing specialty involves technique at its highest level, and his clinic will focus on the performance of original works and their musical and technical analysis. Dean will also discuss his own exercises, influences, practice routine, stage equipment, as well as tips for the modern touring guitarist. Dean is endorsed by Ibanez, Line6, and Seymour Duncan.
RICHMOND
6760 No. 3 Road, 604.270.3622
Inquiries and Registration: Greg Hutton at [email protected]
THIS CLINIC IS FULL
Thursday, March 19 | 7pm
Guitar Setup 101 with Wes Spetifore
Learn proper string changing; tuning and intonation; basic set-up; long term care in the Canadian climate and much more. Bring your guitar to work with!
Wednesday, March 25 | 7pm
Pickup Basics with Fender’s Peter Davyduck
Join us as Peter talks about the basics of and all things pick-up related, including: how are they made, how do they really work, Hi-Z Lo-Z WTZ?, how the types of magnets and their affect on tone, overwound or underwound, single-coil vs. humbucker, passive or active and more.
Saturday, March 28 | 11am-5pm
Roland Day with Paul Hermann
Come check out some exciting new Roland and Boss products with Paul Hermann from Roland! He will be doing some product demos as well as answering any questions you may have for him.
SURREY
13785-104th Avenue, 604.588.9421
Inquiries and Registration: Latham Elle at [email protected]
Wednesday, March 4 | 7pm
Creating an Electrifing Live Show with Destineak
Fusing a mix of pop, electro and progressive house music, mixed with virtuosic live vocals and drumming, the energetic duo of Christina Sing & Bobby James will take you on a tour of their live show, complete with hybrid acoustic/electronic percussion, live sampling via Abelton DJ, and an ever-changing multimedia act. Having traveled the globe performing on some of the world’s biggest stages, they've also had their music remixed by top producers such as DJ Ian Carey, Paul Van Dyk, DJ Antoine and more.
Wednesday, March 11 | 7pm
Dig in with the Ugly Men
Embrace the madness that is Ugly Men as the loud rock trio from Vancouver discusses the aspects of its sound that includes complex rhythm syncopation and an effect-laden soundscape. They'll be playing a few songs from their album Grease & Love, talking about their individual musical experiences and how they approach fusing the elements of Primus/Rush influenced bass lines, loud and proud effect driven guitar tones, and constant tempo/time changing drum beats into a coherent idea.
Tuesday, March 17 | 7pm
Kickstart your Songwriting with Dave Stanley Daoust
Never written a song before, but would like to? Or maybe you're an experienced writer with half-written songs laying around? If this sounds like you, then join Dave as he shares songwriting ideas to get you to the next level! Topics Include finding great titles, song plots and structures and a whole lot more. Dave is an award-winning songwriter, having won the BC Musician Magazine songwriting contest and being selected by the CCMA as an up and coming songwriter, performing in the round with hit writers at Country Music Week.
Tuesday, March 24 | 7pm
Road Lessons with Texassippi Soul Man' Danny Brooks
Join Texassippi Soul Man' Danny Brooks, now settled in Llano Texas, as he discusses and plays 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 and reggae. The presentation will prove motivational, inspirational and practical in terms of furthering your musical goals, whether you're just beginning or have a few stories of your own!
Tuesday March 31 | 7pm
Guitar Maintenance 101 with Bryan Faber
This hands on evening will have you restringing, adjusting and intonating your guitar (or one of ours) to exactly the way you like it. A clinic for guitarists of any age, and a great place to ask questions and get answers from one of the best.
VANCOUVER
368 Terminal Avenue, 604.734.4886
Inquiries and Registration: [email protected]
THIS CLINIC IS FULL
Friday, March 6 | 6:30pm
Recording 101 with Ray Wilson
Join us for an informative seminar with Ray Wilson of Yorkville Sound, who will be demonstrating simple ways to record your music at home.
Friday, March 20 | 6pm
Shaping Your Saxophone Sound with Theo Wanne™ Artist John Roggensack
We will be discussing air support, mouthpiece placement, tonguing approaches, tricks for sound manipulation, using the right equipment and more. Participants are encouraged to bring their saxophones, as this will be an interactive seminar with learning opportunities!
Thursday, March 26 | 6:30pm
Digital DJ Clinic with Matt (Kutcorners) Perry
An intermediate to advanced clinic covering the latest in DJing technology and how to use it to enhance, capture and optimize your performances. Focusing on Serato, and touching on Ableton and Rekordbox software platforms, this course will help you understand the quickly evolving dj landscape.
