Long & McQuade Learning Series - Bedford, Dartmouth & Halifax, NS
BEDFORD - 1717 Bedford Hwy.
Registration & inquiries may be sent to Kevin Durning at [email protected].
Thursday, March 8 | 6pm
Playing the Recorder with Kimberly North
All playing levels welcome. Please bring your own recorder and a beginner knowledge of notes and fingerings is required. Topics covered include: a brief history of the recorder, an overview of the instrument and sizes, technique fundamentals such as posture and fingerings, group playing (1-2 pieces together), and ensemble playing (1-2 pieces). There will also be a question and answer period at the end!
Saturday, March 10 | 1pm
Beginner Ukulele with Peter Davison
The name ukulele means “the gift that came here”. So we invite you to “come here” for the “gift” of instruction on this traditional Hawaiian instrument. This clinic will cover the types of ukuleles available, basic techniques, care and maintenance, and a performance by Peter Davison. Peter is currently teaching at the Long & McQuade Lesson Centre and has a Bachelor of Arts with Music from St. Francis Xavier University. He has been teaching music since 1996, has played drums, bass, and guitar in a variety of local bands, and won the 2010 Canadian Boss Loop Station championship. Bring your own ukulele if you have one!
Friday, March 23 | 6pm
Pop Song Construction with Pat Riley
Explore the art of songwriting from inspiration to final production with Berklee College of Music Arranging and Composition Certificate holder Pat Riley. Topics to be discussed include benefits of music theory, trends in song structure and radio format, preparing a song for studio recording, the “biz”, lyrics, and elements of a “hit” song.
DARTMOUTH - 124 Main St.
Registration & inquiries may be sent to Wayne Hunt at [email protected].
Saturday, March 10 | 1-2pm
Making Beats for Beginners with Aaron Klingbeil
Learn the absolute basics of creating electronic beats with your computer. This workshop will take you through the basic step-by-step workflow of creating common beat styles and progressions such as hip-hop, drum and bass, and house. This clinic is perfect for aspiring young producers looking for their first introduction to the world of electronic music-making.
Saturday, March 17 | 1-2pm
Care and Feeding of the Guitar with David Barnes
This clinic will provide insight into the many mysteries of proper guitar setup and maintenance, including restringing, truss rod adjustments, setting actions, tremolo systems, and more. Learn some helpful tips to help keep your guitar in top playing condition!
Saturday, March 24 | 1-2pm
Low Brass Workshop with Jason Giles
Jason will demonstrate how to achieve a good tone on your low brass instrument, while discussing breathing technique, range, and pitch issues.
HALIFAX - 6065 Cunard St.
Registration & inquiries may be sent to Matt MacLennan at [email protected].
Tuesday, March 13 | 7pm
The “Art of the Groove” Bass Clinic with Norm Stockton
International bassist, solo artist, and clinician Norm Stockton will be here to share some tips and tricks for “laying it down”. This Gallien-Krueger endorsed artist will show you how to get the most out of your bass rig and more! Recognized as one of the premier bassists today, Norm has toured and recorded with a number of Grammy Award-winning artists, and is also known internationally as a bass educator and clinician. If you’re into bass or thinking about getting into bass, this is a must see event!
Saturday, March 17 | 2pm
Practice 101 with Holly Arsenault
How does the musician integrate the seemingly overwhelming language and technique of his or her craft? What does the word ‘practice’ conjure in the mind of the student? In this workshop, Holly Arsenault, drawing on her study with Kenny Werner’s ‘Effortless Mastery’, will demonstrate the concept of mindfulness in practice .
Thursday, March 22 | 7pm
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.
