Long & McQuade Learning Series - Burlington & Hamilton, ON
BURLINGTON - 3180 Mainway Dr.
Registration & inquiries may be sent to the contact listed with each clinic.
Thursday, March 8 | 7-8:30pm
PA & Lighting Setup 101 with Mike Albert
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.
Please RSVP to Mike Albert to reserve your seat: [email protected].
Monday, March 19 | 7pm
Slide Guitar 101 with Tom Forsyth
Calling all guitar enthusiasts! Join us as guitar virtuoso Tom Forsyth demonstrates and discusses slide guitar. No experience necessary — this clinic is suitable for all levels!
Please RSVP to Karen Thornton to reserve your seat: [email protected].
Thursday, March 22 | 7pm
Soundtrack Scoring 101 with James Sheehan
Rediscover the most epic movie soundtracks in film history, and analyze new dimensions of tempo, dynamics, arrangement and emotion. Learn how you can create a soundtrack score or about song-writing in general. Expect to unlock new motivation and methodology and leave with new tools to create your own masterpiece! No experience necessary.
Please RSVP to Chris Steed to reserve your seat: [email protected].
Tuesday, March 27 | 7pm
Jazz Tactics with Chase Sanborn at The Burlington Performing Arts Centre’s Community Student Theatre (440 Locust St., Burlington)
Trumpeter, author, and professor, Chase Sanborn, will unravel the mysteries of improvisation for those who strive to play jazz, or simply listen to it with an informed ear. Able to express complex ideas in simple ways, Chase will discuss and demonstrate with his trio topics like deriving melody from harmony, why your ears understand more than your brain, why words matter, why it sounds better when you stop playing, and the difference between a solo that merely sounds good, versus one that feels good. Chase encourages and will gladly field any questions that you may have. Co-sponsored by Yamaha Canada.
Please RSVP to Mike Stevenson to reserve your seat: [email protected].
HAMILTON - 2444 Barton St. E
Registration & inquiries may be sent to Paul Stewart at [email protected].
Wednesday, March 7 | 6:30-8:30pm
Composition and Writing for Jazz with Brad Cheeseman
Award-winning bassist and composer Brad Cheeseman will discuss composition, rhythm, and musical storytelling. Using examples from his recent albums and several original compositions for solo electric bass, Brad will look at how repetition, variation, form, and various rhythmic elements can help craft intriguing and effective pieces of music.
Monday, March 12 | 6:30-8:30pm
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.
Thursday, March 22 | 6:30-8:30pm
Know Your Fretboard with Rob Tardik
Join award-winning musician and music educator Rob Tardik as he discusses everything from fretboard learning strategies, chops building, harmony and soloing techniques, to sound business advice to get your music heard in this ever-changing landscape! Sponsored by Godin Guitars and D’Addario Canada Music.
Monday, March 26 | 6:30-8:30pm
Recording 102 with Ray Wilson
The next step in recording. Back by popular demand recording master Ray Wilson, from Yorkville Sound, will join us to discuss bringing your home recordings to the next level. Touching on a variety of topics including: summing, mastering, mic placement, effects, and cool mixing tips and tricks to make your recording experience the best possible.
