Long & McQuade Learning Series - Peterborough, ON

Saturday, March 10 | 1:30pm
The Fundamentals of Singing with Caitlin O’Connor
Join local teacher and performer Caitlin O’Connor as she explains the fundamentals of singing.  She will go over proper technique, singing harmony and reading voice parts.  If you are an experienced singer or looking to start, this clinic is 
for you.

Wednesday, March 21 | 6pm
Slide Guitar with Rick Fines
World-famous bluesman Rick Fines will take you through the essential skills for slide guitar. He will demonstrate right- and left-hand techniques that you need to know to expand your expression on a guitar. Rick will show you slide in open and standard tunings on acoustic and electric guitar!

Saturday, March 24 | 1pm
Turn Theory into Practice: Basic Music Theory For All with Shai Peer 
Ever wondered what a chord progression is? A key signature? How scales work with chords? Renowned keyboard man and teacher Shai “Cookie” Peer (Ronnie Hawkins and Weber Brothers) will provide insights for musicians of all levels and show you how you can “turn theory into practice”. 

Wednesday, March 28 | 6pm
PA 101 with Darren Butt from Yorkville Sound
Tired of poor sound quality? Is feedback killing your events? Or are you anxiously planning your first live sound gig? Learn the pro audio essentials that you’ll need to run great-sounding, consistent performances. No prior experience with PA systems necessary.

Saturday, March 31 | 1pm
Jazz Tactics Clinic with Chase Sanborn
In a clinic which promises to be informative and entertaining, trumpeter, author, and professor Chase Sanborn will unravel the mysteries of jazz improvisation. Chase will discuss how to derive melody from harmony, the difference between sound and feel, why your ears understand more than your brain and much more! Questions are welcome and encouraged. Co-sponsored by Yamaha Canada. 

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Registration & inquiries may be sent to Daryl Guy at [email protected].