Long & McQuade University - Metro Vancouver Area, BC
ABBOTSFORD: 2506 Clearbrook Rd - 604.556.3838
Inquiries and Registration: Jim Fry at [email protected]
Saturday, March 5 | 2-3:30pm
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.
Wednesday, March 16 | 6:30-8pm
Understanding your Pedalboard With Brent Webb and Kyler Pierce
This clinic answers your questions on the understanding and use of your guitar effects pedals. Includes knowledge, tips and practical use of buffers / true bypass / signal flow / cables / power supplies and more.
CHILLIWACK: 45870 Cheam Ave - 604.858.2996
Inquiries and Registration: Brad Fry at [email protected]
Thursday, March 17 | 7-8:30pm
Drum Skins: Choosing What’s Right for You with Tristan Martin
Come hang out as we dive into the world of drum skins. What are the tonal differences? Which skin is the right fit for my playing style? Coated vs clear? How do I make my kit sound more...?
Saturday, March 26 | 3-5pm
TUBE AMPS: 101 with 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?
LANGLEY: 207-6339 200 St - 604.530.8704
Inquiries and Registration: Kyle Radomsky at [email protected]
Thursday, March 3 | 7pm
An Evening with Danny Seraphine
L&M Langley is pleased to present an evening with Danny Seraphine, legendary rock drummer and founding member of the band Chicago. Danny will share some stories of his amazing musical journey, and he will show us why he was so influential throughout his career.
Thursday, March 10 | 7pm
Guitar Maintenance 101 with Jeff Caines
THIS CLINIC IS NOW FULL
Join us for this fun and interactive evening designed to help you learn more about your guitar and how to keep it sounding, looking and feeling great. Bring in your guitar or bass and you will learn how to do all the basic maintenance that will extend the life of your guitar and keep on inspiring you to play it! We will provide a workstation for you so you can do the work along with us. We will provide all the necessary tools and a free set of strings! Please register early and indicate whether you are bringing an electric, acoustic or bass guitar. Space is limited.
Sunday, March 13 | 6pm (performance at 5pm, clinic at 6pm)
Ableton Inside Out: Exploring the Industry Standard for Studio and Stage with Sam Ryan
Ableton and its controllers are becoming the central nervous systems of the world’s best artists and producers. From basic recording and looping functions for songwriters, production controllers for producers and DJs, to live control of effects, lighting, and video for stage - Ableton can do it all. Prior to the clinic we will have a mini performance /meet and greet from 5-6, come early, get a good seat, watch and listen!
Thursday, March 17 | 7pm
Fingerstyle guitar with Kris Schulz
Join us for amazing evening of performance and education with fingerstyle guitar’s rising star Kris Schulz. Learn the techniques and disciplines to get around your fretboard in new and creative ways.
NORTH VANCOUVER: 1363 Main St - 604.986.0911
Inquiries and Registration: Joe Fernandes at [email protected]
Saturday, March 5 | 2pm
Get to know your Floyd with Babak Hazrati
Babak will provide a basic breakdown of how to setup and adjust a floating guitar bridge tremolo systems along with how to maintain it. We will also dedicate some time to the Bigsby Tremolo bridge and how to get your guitar to stay in tune.
Wednesday, March 9 | 6:30pm
Licks, Tips and Tricks with Simon Jarrett
How to spice up your guitar playing with interesting licks, scales and chord voicings! Simon will share tips on basic chord melody technique and simple applications for harmonics, open string scales and sweep picking.
Monday, March 14 | 6:30pm
Choosing the right PA with Mark White
This clinic will cover how to choose the right PA for your gigs and how to set it up to get the most out of your shows. We will go over how to use effects, EQ a room and dial in that perfect sound.
PORT COQUITLAM: 1360 Dominion Ave - 604.464.1011
Inquiries and Registration: Girard Knox at [email protected]
Tuesday, March 8 | 7pm
A Career In Music : The Other 12 Step Program with Bob D’Eith
Bob D’Eith is without a doubt, a music industry heavyweight. Bob has negotiated and drafted hundreds of music and recording industry contracts and has represented some of Canada’s top artists including Sarah McLachlan, Aaron Pritchett, The Trews, Loverboy and more. He has also written a book called “A Career in Music: The Other 12-Step Program” that is now required reading at a number of colleges. Bob’s lecture will focus on the current music industry and what today’s artists need to know to take their music to the next level.
Saturday, March 12 | 2pm
An Introduction to DJ’ing with Alex Rocco
Alex Rocco has been working in the music industry for over 15 years, and is the owner of i-DJ Services, a locally operating DJ & Audio company and is backed by companies like Absolute Entertainment, Memory Laine Events, and Capture Productions. This clinic will go over DJs vs. Electronic Production & Turntablists, the industry standard software Serato, as well as proper equipment for beginners to advanced levels. We will also cover important aspects of being a DJ such as: technique, music content, audio set up, MC skills, and a general discussion of the local DJ industry in the lower mainland.
Tuesday, March 15 | 7pm
Get ED-ucated with Fast Eddie Kazmir
Learn some the best practices, techniques, and guitar maintenance secrets used by the best guitar repair techs in the biz to get the most out of your guitar. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been playing for years, this clinic is well suited for all guitar players who want to know what makes their guitar tick!
Thursday, March 24 | 7pm
Live Loops with JMB
Explore the world of looping with JM as we delve into the modern equivalent of the One-Man-Band! From simple bedroom practicing to utilizing loops in a live performance, we’ll learn how the modern musician can benefit from these tools. Topics covered will range from an overview/history/‘how-to’ of looping, a practical demonstration and performance using various looping devices such as the T.C. Electronic Ditto, Ditto X2, BOSS RC-3, 30, 300, 505, followed by a question and answer period at the end.
Saturday, March 26 | 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 & Brazil, the Drum Syndicate provides an exciting and unique educational drumming experience that is designed for all ages and levels.
RICHMOND: 6760 No 3 Rd - 604.270.3622
Inquiries and Registration: Greg Hutton at [email protected]
Wednesday, March 2 | 6:30-8:30pm
Recording 101 with Ray Wilson
Learn the basics of what you need to capture your music using your computer. From hardware to software, learn what components are necessary and how to set up your new gear to begin recording in minutes. Ray has over 30 years of studio and recording experience. He is a sales manager at Yorkville Sound, owns Synergy Studio in Pickering, and spends much of his free time educating others in the art of audio engineering.
Monday, March 14 | 6:30-8:30pm
PA 101 with Bryan Parchomchuk
Learn the basics of what you need to run a PA system. He will take you through what you need to run mains, subs, and monitors to achieve a solid front of house mix.
Tuesday, March 29 | 6:30-8:30pm
Tube Amp Basics 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?
SURREY: 13785 104 Ave - 604.588.9421
Inquiries and Registration: Latham Elle at [email protected]
Thursday, March 3 | 6:30pm
Recording 101 with Ray Wilson
THIS CLINIC IS NOW FULL
Learn the basics of what you need to capture your music using your computer. From hardware to software, learn what components are necessary and how to set up your new gear to begin recording in minutes. Ray has over 30 years of studio and recording experience. He is a sales manager at Yorkville Sound, owns Synergy Studio in Pickering, and spends much of his free time educating others in the art of audio engineering.
Tuesday, March 8 | 6:30pm
Harmonica History with Keith Bennett
Join harmonica master Keith Bennett as he goes through the history of the harmonica, from its time during the war years as a band instrument up to its current use in popular music. He’ll be giving tips on buying and choosing your first harp as well as demonstrating its use across a wide range of styles, such as chromatic classical, diatonic country & diatonic blues!
Tuesday, March 15 | 6:30pm
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 has written with BCCMA producer of the year Jeff Johnson, BCCMA nominated Dan Swinimer, and is mentored by Nashville Hit writers Marty Dodson and Clay Mills, who collectively have had #1 songs with Darius Rucker, Kenney Chesney, Johnny Reid and Joe Cocker.
Saturday, March 19 | All Day (10am-6pm)
Roland Tribes Q&A
Members from Roland Tribes will be on hand all day to demonstrate and answer your questions on the TD-25 V-Drum set and any BOSS pedals. Don't miss out, get your questions answered!
Tuesday, March 22 | 6:30pm
The Art of Practice with Nick James
Nick James is an instructor, session player, and drummer in an eclectic array of bands from metal to country to jazz. In this clinic, Nick will share some of the tips and tricks of What and more importantly How to practice. Over the years he’s picked up these ideas studying with drummers such as Benny Greb, Jojo Mayer, Dave Weckl, Mike Mangini and many more. He plays Yamaha drums, Paiste cymbals, and Vic Firth drum sticks.
VANCOUVER: 368 Terminal Ave - 604.734.4886
Inquiries and Registration: [email protected]
Tuesday, March 1 | 6:30-8:30pm
Recording 101 with Ray Wilson
Learn the basics of what you need to capture your music using your computer. From hardware to software, learn what components are necessary and how to set up your new gear to begin recording in minutes. Ray has over 30 years of studio and recording experience. He is a sales manager at Yorkville Sound, owns Synergy Studio in Pickering, and spends much of his free time educating others in the art of audio engineering.
Friday, March 11 | 7-8:30pm
Creating Powerful Performances with Tamara Beatty
THIS CLINIC IS NOW FULL
When you go to a concert, you hope to be moved, touched or transformed in some way. Knowing how to bring this level of performance to what you’re doing is key in taking things to the next level. In this clinic we’ll cover topics that will make you think differently about how to be a more powerful performer and create impactful performances. Tamara Beatty is entering her 6th season as a Voice Coach Consultant “The Voice”, holds Bachelor’s degrees in both Music and Education from the University of Calgary and is a sought after consultant in the education and entertainment business.
Tuesday, March 15 | 6:30-8:30pm
Bass clinic with Robert ‘Bubby’ Lewis
If you’re going to play bass for some of the top hip hop and R&B names, you’ve got to know a thing about tone. Robert “Bubby” Lewis has played for a number of industry powerhouse artists including Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Stevie Wonder and many more. Join us as Bubby speaks on tone, EQ, soloing tips, and stories from playing with the stars.
Thursday, March 24 | 6:30-8pm
Introduction to the Harp with Camille Fournier
Join Camille as she talks about: history of the harp, styles of harps, tuning, proper use of levers, posture and more
