Long & McQuade Learning Series - Richmond, BC

Saturday, March 8 | 1:30 PM         

Unlocking the Art of Improvisation    
With Adrian Emond                    

Join guitarist, composer, and educator Adrian Emond for an in-depth clinic on soloing and improvisation, designed to help musicians of all levels develop their creative voice on their instrument. This session will cover essential concepts such as melodic phrasing, harmonic awareness, rhythmic variation, and storytelling through solos, providing practical approaches to improvisation across various genres and styles.

Through live demonstrations, interactive exercises, and insights from years of professional experience, Adrian will guide attendees in building confidence and musical fluency in their solos. Whether you’re new to improvisation or looking to refine your approach, this clinic will show you tools to unlock your creativity and play with greater freedom. 

 

Saturday, March 29 | 2:00 PM

Guitar Care and Maintenance              
With Wes Spetifore                     

Join Wes Spetifore of Eleven Guitars as he dives into the world of electric and acoustic guitar care and maintenance! He will demonstrate how to check for potential issues, clean your guitar body, fretboard & frets, tighten hardware, maintain moving parts, truss rod adjustments as well as their function, maintaining temperature and proper humidity levels, and talk about the products and necessary tool kits to get this done!                     

 

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