Long & McQuade University - Cambridge, Waterloo, Stratford, Guelph, Woodstock

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Long & McQuade University - Cambridge, Waterloo, Stratford, Guelph, Woodstock

CAMBRIDGE
1490 Dunbar Rd • 519.622.1970
Registration & inquiries: Fred at [email protected]


Tuesday, March 10 | 6:30pm
Performing as a Solo Artist with Jesse Parent

Local artist Jesse Parent will discuss various gear and techniques  that will help you to better your solo or duo performances.

Wednesday, March 11| 6:30pm
Basic Guitar Maintenance with Steve Murphy

Guitar tech Steve Murphy will cover a number of things to consider in order to keep your guitar looking and playing its best. This popular clinic always fills quickly!


GUELPH
30 Arrow Rd • 519.763.5300
Registration & inquiries: Tamara at [email protected]

Saturday, March 14 | 3pm
Mandolin Clinic with Jeff Bird

Guelph musician and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Bird will reveal why mandolin is one of his favourite instruments, and discuss his unique approach in various musical environments, from folk to psychedelic rock.  He will demo acoustic, electric and octave mandolins.
 
Wednesday, March 18 | 7pm
Live Looping with Jacob Moon

Roots musician Jacob Moon will be in the store for a live performance! The session will include originals and covers orchestrated with a Boss RC-300 looping pedal.  If you've ever wondered how a looper can take your solo or band project to the next level, this clinic is for you.


STRATFORD
36 Ontario St • 519.271.9102
Registration & inquiries: Paul at [email protected]


Saturday, March 7 | 2pm
Guitar Care & Maintenance 101 with Steve Toman

Steve will walk you through all the basic needs your guitar has, restring, intonation, fret care, humidification and more.

Saturday, March 14 | 1pm
Guitar Effects Pedals 101 with Steve Irwin

Steve will cover the very basics of how to set up a pedal board. Which pedals should come first, which should go last and why. He will cover powering options as well as a quick run down of what each effect sounds like and where you might have heard it before.

Saturday, March 21 | 1pm
Busking with Brad McGoey

This clinic will provide a general overview of busking and street performance, with tips on how to stand out and be heard, refine your act, and make a few dollars while getting great practice and some fresh air. Other topics will include: amplification, getting permits/permission, audience engagement, and repertoire. Brad has travelled extensively and busked for business and pleasure over the last 7 years.

Saturday, March 28 | 1pm
Practicing 101: All Alone in the Music Dungeon with Rachel Huitsing

Kick start your spring with a fresh understanding of why we devote so much time and energy to practicing. Learn new ways to make the most of limited time, your personal learning style and simple goal setting. Parents will learn how to guide their kids to more successful practice with an understanding of what the teacher expects, how mistakes are best fixed and how to encourage good habits. Bring the whole family for a fun, comprehensive look at the other side of the music lesson! For all ages, styles and levels.

Saturday, March 28 | 3pm
Practicing 102: I’ve Got an Accompanist - Now What Do I Do? with Rachel Huitsing

Just in time for preparing for Kiwanis or any performance, Rachel tackles the ins and outs of rehearsing with an accompanist. Learn how to take charge of rehearsal time, communicate your expectations clearly, and feel prepared for performance! For all ages, styles and levels.


WATERLOO
36 King St N • 519.885.4215
Registration & inquiries: Graham at [email protected]


Monday, March 16 | 7pm
Guitar Looper Workshop with Norm Zabala

A comprehensive clinic for beginners and professionals alike, Norm will demonstrate how to arrange and perform songs on a single track looper pedal, creating backing tracks on the fly.  He will also offer examples on how to groove and layer tracks to make practice at home more enjoyable, even if you are only comfortable with one or two chords.
 
Wednesday, March 18 | 7pm
The Working Drummer with Special Guests

Special guests and Long & McQuade's own Darren McClelland will present a clinic useful for any drummer, whether you are gigging regularly, or looking to work in the future.  Topics will range from networking, relationships and attitude, to musical versatility, practice regimen and the necessary tools of the trade.  This clinic will be both practical and insightful for drummers of all ages and levels.
 
Wednesday, March 25 | 7pm
Woodwind Doubling with Dave Wiffen

Woodwind specialist Dave Wiffen will share tips and tricks for multi-instrumentalists looking to improve their versatility
and maximize their playing opportunities.  While focusing primarily on saxophone, this workshop will be valuable to any musicians looking to expand their abilities on more than one instrument.


WOODSTOCK
20 Finkle St • 519.539.7371
Registration & inquiries: Ben at [email protected]


Saturday, March 7 | 2pm
Guitar Maintenance with Ben Dobson

Ben will discuss topics such as humidity, intonation, different styles of bridges and how they work (including Floyd Rose),
and other basic tips that will help you get the most out of your guitar.
 
Thursday, March 19 | 6pm
Pedal Steel Guitar Clinic with Dale Rivard

Dale Rivard will be accompanied by Fred Lewis. Dale is a renowned pedal steel player with over 30 years of experience.
He has played for many award winning artists such as Terry Sumsion and Jason McCoy.

Thursday, March 26 | 6:30pm
Recording 101 with Ray Wilson

Learn the basics of what you need to capture your music using your computer. From the hardware to the software, you will learn what components are necessary and how to set up your new gear to begin recording in minutes.