Long & McQuade University - Halifax/Bedford/Dartmouth, NS
DARTMOUTH
Advance registration and inquiries can be sent to Wayne at [email protected]
Clinics take place at Long & McQuade, 124 Main Street, 902.496.6996
Sat, March 14 | 1-3pm
Music Meets the Digital Performer with John Chiasson
Join us for an overview of basic recording interfaces, systems and software.
• Computer requirements and the use of "tablets" for recording
• Basic connectivity (eg. cables, microphones and mixers
• A tutorial on the basics of software recording featuring Digital Performer
Sat, March 21 | 1-2:30pm
Guitar Selection and Maintenance with David Barnes
Learn all about choosing, and then caring for, your acoustic or electric guitar!
• How to choose your first guitar and get started on the road to becoming a player
• What to look for in a guitar when upgrading to an intermediate or professional instrument
• Care and feeding of your instrument. Selecting strings, cleaning and humidifying ,and helpful tips on general maintenance.
HALIFAX
Advance registration and inquiries can be sent to John at [email protected]
Clinics take place at Long & McQuade, 6065 Cunard Street, 902.496.6900
Sat, March 7 | 2-3pm
Ukulele Workshop with Music Educator Mike Diabo
Mike Diabo plays Jazz & Surf ukulele. He plays standards & not so standards from Jerome Kearns & Duke Ellington to Thelonius Monk & Ornette Coleman. Inspired by Lyle Ritz, Bill Tapia & Tiny Tim, Mike has been turning the once again popular ukulele into a 4-string surf & swing machine, showing audiences at his solo shows what is possible with 4 strings and 2 octaves. Mike's workshop will focus on techniques to get any beginner and beyond-beginner to the next level. The session will include strumming patterns, and single note work.
Wed, March 11 | 7-9pm
Go Pro University with Paul MacRae
Paul will take you through the steps to create your own videos with the GoPro camera and accompanying editing suite.
Thurs, March 19 | 7-8pm
Bass Gear 101 with Cat Smith
Cat will take you through various bass setups, ranging from home practice to live performing rigs. Topics discussed will include speaker configurations, power requirements, tone shaping, stylistic approach, bass effects pedals and getting the most out of your rig.
Wed, March 25 | 7-8pm
It's Never Too Late! Getting into Band and Ensemble Playing as an Adult Beginner with Stephanie McKeown
As a former public school system educator, current conductor of the "Second Chances" community band and staple of the Halifax band department, Stephanie will discuss:
• Overcoming the fear of learning as an adult beginner
• Choosing the right instrument
• Getting engaged in a fun, no pressure playing environment with like minded individuals
• Basic insight into brass, woodwind and auxiliary percussion
BEDFORD
Advance registration and inquiries can be sent to Kevin at [email protected]
Clinics take place at Long & McQuade, 1717 Bedford Highway, 902.496.6960
Sat, March 7 | 11am-1pm
Beginner Ukulele with Peter Davison
The name Ukulele means “the gift that came here” - from the Hawaiian words uku (gift or reward) and lele (to come) - so we invite you to "come here" for the "gift" of instruction on this traditional Hawaiian instrument. This clinic will feature a performance by Peter Davison (from our Lesson Centre), and instruction on the history and types of ukuleles, the parts, tuning, simple chords, easy songs, strumming patterns and maintenance of the instrument. Bring your own ukulele if you have one!
Wed, March 18 | 6-7:30pm
Guitar Maintenance with Doug Sampson
Doug will be addressing fundamentals such as guitar stringing, working with locking tremolo systems, string gauges, set-up and intonation. He will also discuss environmental impacts on the guitar, including telltale signs of dryness through the winter months, the effects of home heating and various approaches to humidification.
