Long & McQuade Learning Series - Burlington & Hamilton, ON

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Long & McQuade Learning Series - Burlington & Hamilton, ON


BURLINGTON - 3180 Mainway Dr.
Registration & inquiries may be sent to the contact listed with each clinic.

Wednesday, March 6 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Where Technique and Artistry Collide with Nigel Maynard

Learn the different aspects of technique vs the aspects of artistry, and how they come together in harmony while not having one dominate the other. Join this talented drummer with over 30 years of experience in all styles of drumming!
Limited Seating. Please RSVP to Mike Indovina to reserve your seat: [email protected]​​

Tuesday, March 12 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Business of Music with Danno O’Shea​

The business of music has never been an easy world to navigate. This talk will cover touring, streaming, radio tracking, releasing a record, contracts, publicity, building a team, sync licensing, DMDS, work visas, royalties (mechanical, neighboring and performance) and any other topic relating to the business of music in today’s ever changing climate. Danno O’Shea is a full time music agent and the owner of Vegas Funeral Records.
Please RSVP to Tim Park to reserve your seat: [email protected]

THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL
Thursday, March 21 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
CHOP SHOP: Building Technique and Musical Application with Kelly Kereliuk

Learn how to build technique on the guitar, and how to apply it in a musical way. Kelly Kereliuk is a guitarist/studio musician and a long time instructor. His current bands and projects have him working alongside current and former members of Saga, All That Remains, Steel Panther, Pearl Jam, Annihilator, Guns & Roses, and many more.
Please RSVP to [email protected] with first and last name of yourself and anyone you want to bring. 

Wednesday, March 27 | 7:30pm - 8:30pm
DJing For Beginners with Reid Ploss​

Reid will go over what gear you need to start DJing, how to create proper playlists, how to beat-match, mix effectively and how to take your performance to the next level. He will be showcasing a few different controllers and software, exciting mixing techniques, going over how to source your music and how to be the life of the party!
Please RSVP to Reid Ploss to reserve your seat: [email protected]


HAMILTON - 2444 Barton St. E
Registration & inquiries may be sent to Paul Stewart at [email protected].

Wednesday, March 6 | 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 software, learn what components are necessary and how to set up your gear to begin recording in minutes. With over 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 a Sales Manager of Yorkville Sound; by night he is the owner of Synergy Studio in Pickering working with local artists in the Toronto area.

Tuesday, March 12 | 6:30pm
Drum Tuning and Tones with Lindsay Bird​

Learn tips and tricks to making your drums sound their best. Lindsay Bird from our drum department has been an online resource for many years. In the drum community she's known as LBird44 on Instagram and YouTube, with over 12,000 subscribers. 

Wednesday, March 27 | 6:30pm
Recording 102 with Ray Wilson

Use the basics you've learned and take it to another level!

Fee: FREE!