Long & McQuade Learning Series - London (South), ON

Tuesday, March 14 | 7pm
Improvisation for Keyboards - Using a 'child's mind' approach to opening up creativity
with MJ Idzerda

In this clinic, MJ will discuss:

• Re-approaching your music through improvisation
• Techniques to break out of a creative rut
• And more!

After piano lessons in his formative years, MJ gravitated to electronic music after hearing Tomita’s "Snowflakes are Dancing". Starting Electronic Music Endeavors studio in 1987, he evolved his understanding of music and what it means to connect with electronic keyboard instruments. After a career in the pipe-organ and piano industries, he became an improvisational music artist and continues to explore the world of musical connection without the use of computers.

MJ is the Lessons Coordinator and resident "keyboard guy" at Long & McQuade London South.

Tuesday, March 21 | 7pm
Music Law Primer
with Burt Gidaro

In this clinic, Burt will discuss the basics of copyright, contract law and business law and how they come together to form music law, and what anyone aspiring to make money from music would want to know legally.

Burt Gidaro is an entertainment lawyer with Edwards Creative Law and has extensive music industry experience. Based in Toronto , he works with labels, artists, and music producers. He served as Vice President/Head of Business Affairs for EMI Music Canada and subsequently served in the business affairs department of Universal Music (Canada). He serves on the Boards of the Country Music Association of Ontario, as well as Suite Melody Care (non-profits). 

He has a music degree from York University, and is also an active Jazz and neo-soul piano player. In 2020, Burt received the Award of Recognition from Music Canada for his enduring impact on the Canadian Music Industry.

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Registration & inquiries may be sent to the store at [email protected]