Long & McQuade Learning Series - Winnipeg, MB
WINNIPEG - 1845 Pembina Hwy.
Registration & inquiries may be sent to Derek Emery at [email protected].
Wednesday, March 7 | 7pm
The Bros. Landreth: A Case Study
You’re invited to join a candid discussion with David Landreth, one half of Winnipeg’s JUNO award-winning The Bros. Landreth. Take a peek behind the curtain and get a first hand account of the successes and failures they’ve weathered as musicians and business people. Through the lens of running your own band, this discussion will touch on a wide variety of topics, from the creative process, to touring, marketing, publishing, team building, and business management.
Wednesday, March 14 | 7pm
Guitar Repair Fundamentals with John Sharples
Learn how to setup and adjust your guitar! John will cover how to treat the frets and fingerboard, maintain proper humidity, tips for restringing, tuning stability, guitar tool kit ideas, and more. John Sharples has been repairing musical instruments since 1979. He has worked for major touring artists including Aerosmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sarah McLachlan and Jeff Healey. John is currently a guitar technician for Long and McQuade in Winnipeg.
Sunday, March 18 | 5pm
Live Sound 101 with Matt Mayor
Matt will be guiding us through the setup and use of a basic live sound system. We will be looking at what size PA is needed, how to hook everything up, and how to optimize the sound for the space. Before Matt joined the Long and McQuade family, he was the technical director for the West End Cultural Centre, The Park Theatre, and Big Fun Festival in Winnipeg.
WINNIPEG NORTH - 661 Wall St.
Registration & inquiries may be sent to Claude Fredette at [email protected].
Saturday, March 17 | 11am
Live Looping in Practice and Performance with Jason Eastwood
Join well-known Winnipeg artist Jason Eastwood as he offers tips and tricks for live looping. Apply these techniques to your practice sessions and live performances! Jason holds a Bachelor of Music and a Masters in Musicology from Dalhousie University. He has worked with recording engineer Endre Lukacsy (AC/DC, Metallica, Aerosmith and Page/Plant) at Night Deposit Studios. Jason has a deep seated passion for performance, songwriting and improvisation.
