Long & McQuade Learning Series - Markham, North York & Scarborough, ON
MARKHAM - 9833 Markham Rd.
Registration & inquiries may be sent to the store at [email protected].
Wednesday, March 7 | 7pm
The Ultimate Bass Setup with Sheldon Dingwall of Dingwall Guitars
Maximize the performance of your bass! Join Sheldon Dingwall of Dingwall Guitars, and learn how to adjust your bass to work with your style, identify what issues to look for, what order adjustments need to be made in, and how to get the most tone out of your strings and pickups. Learn how different woods and hardware not only affect the tone but more importantly how they affect the response of your bass. Production samples of the new D-Bird Standard and NG3 6-string will be available for customers to try.
Thursday, March 8 | 7pm
Intro to Indian Classical Music with Andrew Kay
Join us for an introduction to Indian Classical music. Together we will discuss the basic elements and history of the genre, and then explore applying the style to your own instrument. This is a great way to be introduced to the beautiful, meditative, and deeply rich music tradition of North India and build a foundation of knowledge that will help to enrich your appreciation of the genre. Having toured around the world, Andrew has performed with master musicians such as David Liebman, Dave Douglas, Kurt Elling, Mike Stern, Bickram Ghosh, Tejendra Majumdar, and Ronu Majumdar, to name a few.
Wednesday, March 14 | 7pm
Up Close and Personal with Drummer Brian Frasier-Moore
Join drummer Brian Frasier-Moore at this drum clinic, presented by Pearl, Sabian, Vater, and Evans. Get up close and personal with Brian as he demonstrates his tips and tricks for the drum kit. Brian will be answering your questions and working through them with you in this interactive clinic. Brian has toured with many pop artists including Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, Usher, and more!
Wednesday, March 21 | 6:30pm
Recording 101 with Ray Wilson
Learn the basics of what you need to capture your music using your computer. From the hardware to the software, learn what components are necessary and how to set up your new gear to begin recording in minutes. With more than 30 years of studio and recording experience, Ray spends much of his free time educating others in the art of audio engineering. By day he is the Sales Manager of Yorkville Sound; by night he is the owner of Synergy Studio in Pickering, Ontario, working with local artists in the Toronto area.
NORTH YORK - 2777 Steeles Ave. W
Registration & inquiries may be sent to Rob Cristello at [email protected].
Saturday, March 10 | 2pm
Setup, Calibrate, Mix, Repeat with DJ Dan-Drama
Join our very own PA & Rental Associate Daniel Santos (aka DJ Dan-Drama) and learn how to DJ! Learn how to setup your 1’s and 2’s in any environment, sticky or smooth, and what to do if a problem arises. Dan will help you understand how to use signal flow to pinpoint the problem and get the music going again. Once your set is up and spinning, Dan will show you the beautiful world of mixing in key and the art of emotional transitions.
Saturday, March 17 | 2pm
Jedi-Mastering: Mastering Audio with Johnny Lucas
So you’ve just finished your mix? Your record is almost ready to launch? Join us for Jedi Mastering with mixing and mastering engineer Johnny Lucas. Learn everything you need to know to have your mixes sound professional, clear, deep, warm, polished and open. This clinic will be your “real world” survival kit, providing you with the knowledge and skills necessary for producing professional results, all inside of your DAW of choice! The covered material will be applicable to any DAW that you choose, however, this workshop will be working exclusively with Pro Tools 11.
Saturday, March 24 | 2pm
Guitar Maintenance 101 with Dan Clark
Get the most out of your guitar! Join Dan as he covers many aspects of guitar maintenance including proper restringing technique, intonation, action, cleaning, tremolo balancing, and component replacement. Dan is a gigging guitarist and guitar technician at our North York store.
Saturday, March 31 | 2pm
All About Ableton Live with Padraig Boggis
Have you ever been told Ableton Live is only good for EDM? Have you ever been told Ableton Live isn’t as good as Pro Tools or Logic X? Join our Recording & Guitar Associate Padraig Boggis as he covers all things Ableton. This clinic will be a basic overview of what can be done with Ableton Live regarding recording, mixing and programming. We will go over all the main features within the program and how they will benefit you and your productions.
SCARBOROUGH - 1133 Markham Rd.
Registration & inquiries may be sent to Milad Jalaeian at [email protected].
Thursday, March 22 | 7pm
Get Unstuck With Your Songwriting
Join Signe Miranda, and explore new and exciting ways to unlock your creativity and broaden your approach to songwriting. With over twenty years of experience, Signe is a professional songwriter, musician, and author of a #1 international best seller “The Song Creation Formula: 7 Easy Steps to Writing Your Song”. No matter where you are in your songwriting career, this workshop will have something for everyone, and spark ideas for your next great song!
