Long & McQuade University - St.Catharines, ON

Tuesday, March 8 | 7-8pm
Portable PA for the Working Musician - Aaron Robillard and Nelson Toews
A rundown of techniques for use with a portable PA system. This clinic is directed at beginner to intermediate musicians who will be providing sound reinforcement for themselves. An acoustic guitar, vocal mic and keyboard will be available for members of the audience to listen to the results. A cross-section of portable PA options available for purchase and rent through Long and McQuade will be presented for consideration and audience critique.

Tuesday, March 15 | 7-8pm
Drum Tuning - Nelson Toews
Make your drums sound amazing! Our resident drum expert Nelson Toews hosts a drum tuning clinic. Topics covered include: tuning techniques, drum head selection, snare drum setup and maintenance, dampening techniques and a tour of the various tuning devices available. Register now for our most popular clinic!

Tuesday, March 22 | 7-8pm
Recording 101 - Aaron Robillard
An introduction to the basic concepts of digital recording. Focusing on the complete novice, this clinic will provide the knowledge needed to make a home recording using simple and inexpensive equipment. During the clinic a demo song will be made from scratch with bass, drums, guitar and vocals. We will discuss choosing the right interface for your project, microphone types and uses, and using a digital workstation within a computer. 

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Advanced registration is required. Registration & inquiries may be sent to 
Nelson Toews at [email protected]