Long & McQuade University - Ottawa and Kanata, ON

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Long & McQuade University - Ottawa and Kanata, ON

OTTAWA
2631 Alta Vista Drive, 613.521.5909
Advance registration and inquiries can be sent to Patrick at [email protected]

Wednesday, March 4 | 7pm
Recording 101 with Wayne Hawthrone

Learn the basics of the recording process and techniques used in both home DIY and large format commercial studios. Equipment, software and essentials required to get started in recording will be outlined.
 
Wednesday, March 11 | 7pm
Violin 101 with Lindsay Rogers

Join Lindsay for an evening of Violin 101. This workshop is geared for the novice violinist and will feature the anatomy of the violin, selecting the right one for your needs, care and maintenence and much more.
 
Wednesday, March 18 | 7pm
Drumming with Bryan Valeriani

Learn all kinds of great warm-up techniques and exercises to work out your hands, feet and mind!
 
Wednesday, March 25 | 7pm
Managing your Music and Business with Colin Mills

Get on the right track to treat your music career as a business and learn some skills to maintain focus. This seminar will cover various roles within the music industry, how they integrate with each other and tips for artists to organize themselves for a successful career.


KANATA
66 Hearst Way, 613.595.1035
Advance registration and inquiries can be sent to Ryan at [email protected]

Wednesday, March 4 | 7pm
Ukulele Clinic with Manitoba Hal

Manitoba Hal is an accomplished songwriter and ukulele player. Using a combination of looping technology and effects he creates a performance that is one-of-a-kind. His combination of finger picking and strumming creates an instantly accessible sound.  Please join us for an informative and fun ukulele experience!

Wednesday, March 11 | 6:30pm
Texassippi Blues Clinic with Danny Brooks

'Texassippi Soul Man' Danny Brooks, now settled in Llano Texas, will be returning to Ontario 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.

Thursday, March 19 | 6:30pm
Live Looping clinic with Jacob Moon

Known for his amazing live shows which feature his command of the guitar (often sounding like an entire orchestra), and his renowned skill as a “live looper,” award-winning singer/songwriter Jacob Moon will share some of his proven insight into how to achieve this feat.

Wednesday, March 25 | 7pm 
Hughes & Kettner – Changing the Game

Experience the analog tube tone and modern flexibility of the new Hughes & Kettner Grandmeister 36 and Triamp MK3 amplifiers with H&K Product Specialist and tone expert Dennis Shepherd.  Dennis will play some tunes, share tone and playing tips, and define Technology of Tone with an in-depth tour of these exciting new products.