Long & McQuade University - Burlington/Hamilton, ON
BURLINGTON - 3180 Mainway Dr.
For more information please contact the store at 905.319.3330 or [email protected]
Tuesday, March 7 | 7 pm
Bleeps and Bloops: An Introduction to Synthesizer Sound Design
Learn how to imitate and create various sounds using subtractive synthesis with our recording and synthesizer specialist, Ron Elliott. Get an overview of the various types of synthesis while learning about the components of a synthesizer and the difference between analog and digital. Explore modular synthesizers, software synthesizers and the future of synthesizers. All skill levels welcome!
To reserve your seat, email [email protected]
Monday, March 13 | 7 pm
Arranging for your Band with Andre Bisson
Join Andre Bisson, local singer, songwriter and arranger, as he discusses arranging music for a band with vocals, guitar, bass, drums, horns and strings. Find out how to get your band musically ready for your next show using an assortment of arranging and theory books, instruments and music notation programs.
To reserve your seat, email [email protected]
Thursday, March 16 | 7 pm
All About The Banjo with Denis LePage
Denis LePage, one of the most recorded banjo players in Canada, will talk about the history, mechanics and playing styles of the banjo. He will demonstrate techniques and perform traditional and original pieces.
To reserve your seat, email [email protected]
Thursday, March 23 | 7 pm
Ukulele Blues for Beginners with Manitoba Hal
THIS CLINIC IS NOW FULL
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!
To reserve your seat, email [email protected]
Tuesday, March 28 | 7 pm
All Things Acoustic with Shawn Trotter
Join local acoustic master Shawn Trotter, and other local talent as they demonstrate various acoustic instruments including guitar, mandolin, ukulele and folk style percussion (plus some others you may not have seen before!). All of this will be done with very few microphones to show how room dynamics and even where you stand can make a great performance. After the show there will be an instrument “petting zoo” so you can enjoy the instruments yourself!
Performance at Community Studio Theatre at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre
(440 Locust St.)
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HAMILTON - 2444 Barton St. E
For more information and to register, please contact Paul Stewart at 905.538.0247 or [email protected]
Thursday, March 2 | 6:30 pm
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 17 | 6:30 pm
Fundamentals of the Saxophone
Share an evening with Kevin Brand, our saxophone and woodwind specialist, for an in-depth discussion of the fundamentals of saxophone playing. He will discuss tone production and will demonstrate how to apply new skills and techniques. No matter your skill level, this will be a learning opportunity for everyone.
Thursday, March 30 | 6:30 pm
Live Looping with Jacob Moon
Join Jacob Moon as he takes you on his live looping journey. This interactive and engaging presentation will help you unlock your creativity and gain a greater understanding of looping technology, while getting a detailed look at how to approach the looper as a solo performer. Performing songs such as Subdivisions, Jacob will be demonstrating his skills on the BOSS RC 300, the Jam Man, and the Stereo Memory Man.
