Long & McQuade University - Ottawa/Kanata, ON
OTTAWA - 1193 Hunt Club Rd.
For more information and to register, please contact Patrick Fynn at 613.521.5909 or [email protected]
Thursday, March 2 | 7 pm
Synth You Asked
Modular synthesizers are back and better than ever. This clinic aims to introduce you to the wild and wonderful world of modular synthesizers, starting with basic concepts and taking you through the process of designing your own system. If you are dreaming of wires, this clinic is for you. Get ready for an in-depth discussion of what a modular synthesizer is. Find out if this is the system for you and how to get started.
Saturday, March 11 | 6 pm
Shred Masters with Glen Drover and Jeff Waters
Join Glen Drover and Juno nominated Jeff Waters as they show us how to shred at the Brass Monkey. These legends of metal will cover all things guitar. Jeff Waters is a Canadian guitarist and founder of the metal band Annihilator, and is currently a mixing/mastering engineer and producer. Glen Drover is a Canadian guitarist who is best known as the former lead guitarist in Megadeth, and is currently a mixing/mastering engineer and producer.
Thursday, March 16 | 7 pm
Managing Your Music and Business with Colin Mills
Get on the right track to turn your music career into a business. Colin will discuss various roles within the music industry and how they work with each other. Join Colin to learn the skills artists need to prepare themselves for a successful career. Colin has worked in CD sales and marketing, managed recording studios, and assisted with artist promotion and management.
Wednesday, March 22 | 7 pm
An evening with Mike Ieradi at The Brass Monkey
THIS CLINIC HAS BEEN POSTPONED - DATE TBD
Join Ottawa native, Mapex artist, and drummer from Juno nominated Protest the Hero, Mike Ieradi, for a great evening of drums. Mike will cover how to play efficiently, pick your stick/pedal, and much more, while featuring material from the Protest the Hero catalogue.
Wednesday, March 29 | 7 pm
Practice Pad Boot Camp
Bring your practice pad, sticks and motivation! This session will give your hands a great workout in a fun group class environment. You’ll be learning about timing, rudiments, dynamics and stick technique as you work out together with other drummers on your practice pads. Bryan will lead the group through several sticking exercises and provide feedback so that everyone can take their stick control and technique to the next level!
KANATA - 66 Hearst Way (Unit #4)
For more information and to register, please contact Ryan Crawford at 613.595.1035 or [email protected]
Wednesday, March 8 | 7 pm
Live Sound 101 with Al Patrois
Come by and learns some tricks of the trade with our very own Al Patrois. Al has many years of experience as a front of house sound engineer as well as running our rental department here in Kanata.
March 15 | 7 pm
Ukulele Blues for Beginners with Manitoba Hal
Using the chords C, F, and G7, beginners are guided through a basic 12 bar blues progression, including shuffle strumming patterns and the turnaround. Play through the entire workshop while learning theory as it applies to the blues and the ukulele. Players only need to know those three chords and have a basic ability with strumming and changing chords. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of ours!
Wednesday, March 22 | 7 pm
Studio Prep with Bryan Ruckstahl & Jon Chandler
Bryan and Jon from Shoebox Recording Studio will be discussing how to prepare yourself, your band and your songs for a studio recording session, covering everything from setup to tear down.
Wednesday, March 29 | 7 pm
Guitar Maintenance with Ryan Crawford
Bring your questions to this Q&A session with Ryan. Take advantage of his guitar knowledge and expertise as he discusses guitar maintenance tips and tricks. Ryan has been playing and working on guitars for over 20 years.
