Long & McQuade Learning Series - Toronto (Bloor), ON

Friday, March 14 | 6:30 PM

Know Your Fretboard, Know Your Music
with Rob Tardik              

Join Top 10 U.S Billboard charting artist and multi-award-winning musician and educator Rob Tardik as he discusses everything from fretboard learning strategies, chops building, harmony and soloing approaches, to sound business advice to get your music heard in this ever-changing landscape! If it’s time to take your guitar playing to the next level, take this opportunity to learn from Rob, as he will demonstrate techniques and real-world theory that allow for greater expression and creativity in your playing. Whether you’re just starting out or have many years of playing under your belt, knowing your fretboard is a skill that will boost your confidence when improvising and creating new music.       

 

Rob Tardik is a multi-award-winning guitarist and contemporary pop/jazz/world/fusion instrumental music artist who has performed at numerous prestigious venues across North America. His last six CDs have produced five U.S. Billboard charting singles, with two reaching the Top 10. Tardik's recent accolades include being a finalist in the 2019 International Songwriting Competition, winning the 2018 Established Solo Music Instrumental Mississauga Arts Award, and placing first in the 2017 International Acoustic Music Awards.

 

Thursday, March 27 | 6:30 PM

Guitar Pedalboards 101            
​With Justin Waterfield               

If you have ever been intimidated or confused by building your own pedalboard, then this seminar is for you. Justin will walk you through pedalboard basics - from the board itself, to pedal choices, to the finishing touches of wiring and power supply. You will gain a clear understanding of what a pedalboard is, how it works, and the excitement to start building your own!              

 

Justin Waterfield is a lifelong guitarist and educator. He is also the face of the Long & McQuade YouTube channel. When he’s not managing the Electric Guitars department at the Toronto L&M store, he can be found sticking his nose in his vintage Traynor amps, soldering iron in hand.

 

Saturday, March 29 | 1:00 PM

Preparing to Perform: Playing the Music, Musically
With Lorne Nehring

Have you been working hard at practicing but not getting the results you expect in performance? If so, you are not alone; this has long been a problem for drummers. The solution to this problem is simple: stop practicing and start, “preparing to perform.”

 

This clinic will address the issues associated with developing a set of skills that seamlessly translates your efforts into strong performances. Whether you are a beginneror intermediate, or are working towards a career as a professional drummer/musician, this clinic will provide you with powerful tools with which to pursue your dreams more successfully. Also, we are going to play some great music. Please join us.  

 

Lorne is a professional drummer, musician and educator. Lorne has a master’s degree in music from York University, and for the past fifteen years he has worked as a professor/drum set instructor at Humber College in Toronto with fellow instructors, Mark Kelso, Paul Delong, Larnell Lewis and Don Vickery.  Lorne’s performing resume is extensive and may be viewed at https://lornenehring.com/                 

 

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