Long & McQuade Learning Series - Edmonton, AB
EDMONTON DOWNTOWN - 10204 107th Ave.
See clinic descriptions for contact and registration information.
Saturday, March 24 | 6-8pm
Vocal Masterclass with Joy van de Ligt
Join us for a masterclass with vocal expert Joy van de Ligt as she works with local singers on a variety of musical and technical topics! She will discuss how vocal anatomy works together with specific vocal exercises for maximum quality and balance of breath and sound. This session will include: source filter theory, how to create a balanced, relaxed sound by focusing on breath, how the shape of the mouth changes harmonics and tone, and much more. The majority of the session will be spent one-on-one with each singer on a vocal selection of their choice, in front of the session audience. Singers will try new exercises, fine tune a passage, or experience breakthrough on a song that’s been a challenge. Singers, please bring a track or sheet music in the correct key, or be prepared to accompany yourself. If you would like to perform, please contact Matthew McGuigan at [email protected] to register prior to March 19th. Listeners are welcome to attend. Doors will be locked by 6pm.
Saturday, March 24 | 2pm
Able10 Recording Clinic with Jake Robertz
Maximize your creative potential by diving deep into the new features of Ableton 10. Learn some great production tips and tricks using features unique to Ableton that make it a favourite for so many musicians. If you would like to attend, please contact Kelly Spriggs at [email protected] to save a spot as space is limited. Jake is a veteran music producer and DJ, and the head Electronic Music Production instructor at the Night Vision Music Academy in Edmonton.
EDMONTON NORTH - 13651 149th St. NW
Registration & inquiries may be sent to Greg Ferguson at [email protected].
Saturday, March 17 | 4pm
Mixing from Your Tablet with Greg Wright
Join sound technician Greg Wright as he takes you through the advantages of digital mixing from anywhere in the venue. Topics covered include signal flow, processing, and mixing, as well as a comparison of the available mixing apps.
Saturday, March 24 | 10am-6pm
Getting the Most From Your Snare Drum!
Join Mike and Gravy for a demonstration of the endless creative ways to get the most out of your snare drum. Offering tips and tricks, they will demonstrate tuning techniques, tools, and the textures you can create with various products.
EDMONTON SOUTH - 9219 28th Ave. NW
Registration & inquiries may be sent to Kirk Leblanc at [email protected].
Wednesday, March 14 | 8pm
Live Sound 101 with Cory Bosse
With his experience mixing live shows at The Needle and Starlite Room, Cory will cover all the basics. From how to properly set up a PA system, to troubleshooting common problems, and what to think about when mixing any kind of music or artist, this clinic will offer a powerful set of tools to help you put on your own live shows.
Wednesday, March 21 | 6pm
Line 6 Helix Sessions
The Helix family of products are powerful rig solutions that can allow anyone to create all the tones they desire. Take a deep dive into Helix to learn about how to setup and use multi-amp rigs, creating tones from scratch, connecting to a console or amp, creating footswitch assignments, adding effects, and much more. If you are just starting to get into the digital world of amps and FX, or if you are an experienced pro looking for some more tips, you don’t want to miss this!
Saturday, March 24 | 1pm
The Fundamentals of Ukulele with Brian Dunsmore
Join Edmonton music hound Brian Dunsmore as he guides us through the joyful fundamentals of the friendliest instrument in the melodic world, the humble ukulele. Four strings and enthusiasm will net you hours of happy smiles, whether you are a delicate finger picker or a humming strummer.
EDMONTON WHYTE - 10832 82nd Ave. NW
Registration & inquiries may be sent to Calvin Elias at [email protected].
Friday, March 23 | 7:30pm
Learning a Song in Half the Time with Tracey Newmann
Join us as we look at several simple techniques that will allow any musician, recreational or professional, to learn a song much more quickly and effectively. The first technique covered will be the ‘Four Across Map’ of the song’s chord progression, derived from the Nashville Number System. We will also look at ‘Six Pack’ chord families, and a lyric memorization technique used by Frank Sinatra. Lastly, we will discuss that when first learning a song, sometimes it’s better not to sing it!
