Long & McQuade Learning Series - Charlottetown & Summerside, PEI
CHARLOTTETOWN - 104 Capital Dr.
Registration & inquiries may be sent to Chris Wood at [email protected].
Friday, March 9 | 7-9:30pm
Guitar Maintenance with Andrew Smith
So your guitar is new and shiny and all you want to do is get home and play it. We never want that feeling to go away! But, if you’re stumped on how to keep your instrument looking good and in good playing condition, or you don’t quite understand all your instrument’s features, or what all those accessories are actually for, then join us in the Lesson Centre to find out how! Our resident guitar guru, Andrew Smith, will show you that basic guitar care doesn’t have to be intimidating. Topics include tuning and restringing, cleaning and care, how to monitor the affects of humidity and how to avoid typical pitfalls all while enhancing the experience of guitar ownership. Although this is a clinic primarily targeted for beginners, seasoned players are encouraged to attend as well. Feel free to bring your instrument along if you have particular questions.
Wednesday, March 14 | 7:30pm
The Art of the Groove with Norm Stockton
Presented by Gallien-Krueger and Yorkville Sound. Join Norm as he discusses: the bassist’s role, groove and timekeeping, working with a drummer, technique, gear, musical styles, arranging parts, groovicidal tendencies, and more. Norm is an internationally known bassist, educator and clinician. He was the touring and recording bassist for chart-topping worship artist (and former Steve Perry guitarist) Lincoln Brewster. Norm has performed or recorded with a number of Grammy Award-winning artists.
Friday, March 16 | 7pm
Drum Clinic with Alan Dowling
Join Alan as he talks all about playing drums, and percussion instruments such as the cajon . Topics discussed include ergonomics, independence, playing with brushes, and using 5- and 7-note patterns. Alan is sponsored by Sabian and Vic Firth, who will be providing a few door prizes!
Friday, March 23 | 7pm
Home Studio 101: Home Recording Basics with Thomas Mears
Join Thomas at this home recording clinic! Recording at home is often perceived as something more complicated than it is. We’ll be debunking those misconceptions and demonstrating how fun, simple, and affordable it can be to write and record your own music at home!
Saturday, March 24 | 2pm
Live Looping 101 with Stephen Lewis
Want to learn how to use a simple chord progression to practice your lead licks? Or maybe you want to turn yourself into a total one-person-band? Fredericton’s own “legend of looping” Stephen Lewis will be here to show you how looping can enhance your playing ability and transform your musical creativity. Stephen is a live looping instructor in the public school system and has toured locally and internationally performing at various festivals including Burning Man, The Boomtown Fair (UK), the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, and many more.
SUMMERSIDE - 179 East Dr.
Registration & inquiries may be sent to Darlene Harding at [email protected].
Saturday, March 24 | 2-4pm
Recording 101 with Brent Chaisson
Join us and find out what you need to get started, how to get a great sound at the source, basic mic techniques for instruments and voice, and how to use hardware and software during the recording process. Brent is a Music PEI Award winner & ECMA nominee and has shared the stage with The Trews and more!
