Long & McQuade Learning Series - Red Deer, AB

Saturday, March 15 | 10:00 AM

Finding your Sound
With Jeff Towers

The number one voice in your drum playing is the snare! The right snare sound is so powerful it can effectively be your sound signature. Let him help you find your sound! Pop in all day to have your current snare set up properly - or let us help you find your next snare!

- head and stick selection

- add on recommendations

- snare drum tune up/set up.

- check out a number of Mapex snares

- door prizes

And free donuts from the Donut Mill!

 

Jeff Towers is a veteran of the Canadian punk rock scene. He brings 30+ years of playing experience and 14+ years of running a drum shop. He has played in many Calgary-based punk and hardcore bands like Hiatus, Trauma, Closure, Even Your Odd, Stonehocker, Middle-Class, Bad Habits Die Hard, as well as various Roots & Country bands like Son of Ray, The Frontiers, Josh Dillon Band and more.

 

Saturday March 22 | 1:00 PM

Making Your Guitar Play Great              
With Justin Arndt

Have you ever wondered if there are steps you can take at home to maximize the playability of your guitar? Join Justin Arndt for a discussion of setup procedures, a specific order of steps for consistent results, and tips on common pitfalls to avoid. Bring your questions - there will be opportunity to discuss general and specific queries.

Justin is the former guitar repair technician at the Long & McQuade Red Deer location and is currently a guitar technician and luthier in the Edmonton area. He has set up countless guitars and loves the balance of art and science in the discipline.

   

Saturday, March 29 | 1:00 PM 

Recording Basics         
With Morgan McKee

If you've ever thought about recording but are not sure where to start, this is the place to be. Morgan will show you everything you need to know, from the basic tools necessary to how to hook it all up to recording tracks and mixing.    

Morgan has been working as a recording engineer and producer for the better part of 3 decades. His work on film, commercials, studio albums and now on websites and theatrical productions has been heard all over the world.       

      

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