Long & McQuade Learning Series - Waterloo, ON

Monday, March 10 | 6:00 PM       

Working With School-Aged Tuba Players
With Dr. Jonathan Rowsell                      

Learn effective teaching methods on posture, breathing, buzzing, articulation, and more.             

Dr. Jonathan Rowsell is the Brass Musician-in-Residence at Laurier's Faculty of Music where he teaches Tuba and Euphonium. Additionally, Jonathan is a professional tubist and published composer.

 

Monday, March 24 | 6:00 PM       

The Many Ways to Write A Song
With Jessie T                    

In this clinic, singer-songwriter Jessie T will explore a variety of approaches to songwriting, and explain how different writing approaches impact the resulting songs. Jessie will discuss the advantages and pitfalls of both solo writing and co-writing. After using some of her own songs to illustrate the impact of process on product, she will invite clinic attendees to share their own songs and processes, learning from the diverse experiences of fellow writers and exploring potential ways that attendees might refine their writing.

 

Singer-songwriter Jessie T blends her country roots with a pop-rock edge. In 2024, she received three nominations at the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards (Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year) and won three Waterloo Record Reader’s Choice Awards (Local Artist, Local Band and Local Entertainer). Headlining venues and festivals across Ontario, Jessie has performed at Meadows Music Fest, Harrow Fair, Manitoulin Country Fest, JUNO Host City Music Exchange, Canadian Music Week, and the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards. Jessie's busy 2025 touring schedule includes performances at Boots & Hearts Music Festival and Crooks Rapids Country Festival.  

 

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