Long & McQuade University - Edmonton, AB
EDMONTON NORTH 13651 149 St. NW
For more information and to register, please contact Matt Fagnan at 780.425.1400 or [email protected]
Saturday, March 4 | 2 pm
Guitar Maintenance with Ben Tassell
Guitar tech Ben Tassell will cover a number of things to consider in order to keep your guitar looking and playing its best. Topics will include re-stringing, cleaning, adjustments and care.
Saturday, March 11 | 3:30 pm
Trombone Basics and Brass Techniques
Join internationally recognized trombonist, vocalist, composer, and educator Allen Jacobson for an informative session aimed at trombonists of all playing levels. Topics will include trombone assembly, maintenance, breathing techniques, and musicianship (practice strategies and repertoire).
Saturday, April 1 | 12-4 pm
Remo Drumhead Tune-Up Day with Greg Williamson
Join Remo artist Greg Williamson (Tupelo Honey, Econoline Crush) for a Remo tune-up day. Bring in a snare drum or tom(s), purchase Remo heads for them, and Greg will install and tune them at no charge! He’ll also be answering any questions on drum tuning, head selection, and how to dial in your ideal drum sound. Plus, enjoy special one-day pricing on all in-stock Remo products, and enter for prizes!
EDMONTON SOUTH - 9219 28 Ave. NW
For more information and to register, please contact Tom Kerr at 780.432.0102 or [email protected]
Friday, March 3 | 6 pm
Caring for Your Acoustic with Peter Davyduck
Fender Brand Ambassador Peter Davyduck will be with us for an evening of acoustics 101. Peter will be discussing everything from the construction and care of your acoustic guitar to various methods of finding great tone in a live setting.
Saturday, March 11 | 1 pm
Fundamentals of Synthesis with Cory Bosse
Cory Bosse will be teaching you all about the main components of a standard subtractive synthesizer, so no matter which ones you encounter, you can start your sonic sculpting right away.
Tuesday, March 14 | 6 pm
Tone Made Pro
Come see the set-ups of world-renowned guitarists and hear examples of the amps and effects used to make guitar tones. Learn why an amp feels a certain way and how sag and bias can affect your overall tone. See how to set-up and use multi-amp rigs. Learn about the microphones used in recording legendary tracks and how to re-amp in the studio. Line 6 Product Specialists will use the Helix Guitar Processor to examine these tones and more. They will also demonstrate the Spider V amp and show how to create your own tone with a simple interface.
Thursday, March 16 | 7 pm
Saxophone Improvisation with Kirk MacDonald
Join Kirk as he focuses on all aspects of playing the saxophone as it relates to improvisation, ensemble playing, sound production, technique, repertoire and musicality. Kirk will also discuss practice tips and equipment. Bring your horn along to practice.
Saturday, March 18 | 1 pm
Introduction to Ukulele with Brian Dunsmore
Join Edmonton ukulele enthusiast Brian Dunsmore and his ukulele trio as they discuss the history of the ukulele. Learn about different styles of uke, find out about the many resources which make the ukulele fun and easy to learn, and jam along with the trio as they play some great tunes.
Wednesday, March 22 | 6 pm
The Art of Groove with Norm Stockton
Join Norm as he discusses: the bassist’s role, groove & timekeeping, working with a drummer, technique, gear, musical styles, arrangement / orchestrating / parts, groovicidal tendencies, and more.
Saturday, March 25 | 11 am
Intro to Recording with Terry Tran
THIS CLINIC IS NOW FULL
Learn how to track and mix with various recording software, learn the differences between mics and mic techniques, and learn how to set up your own home studio.
EDMONTON WHYTE - 10832 82 Ave. NW
For more information and to register, please contact Calvin Elias at 780.439.0007 or [email protected]
Thursday, March 16 | 7 pm
Recreational Hand Drumming Made Easy and Fun
Join us for an effective introduction to playing hand drums. Learn basic techniques for playing a single headed drum, like the West African djembe. To make learning easier, we will be using a “Say it and play it” approach, for verbalizing the sequence of hand strikes and rhythms, making everything much easier to learn and retain. Drums will be provided for those who don’t own one. We will also discuss what to look for when shopping for a drum. Be prepared to have fun in this interactive session!
