Long & McQuade Learning Series - London, ON

LONDON NORTH - 725 Fanshawe Park Rd. W

Friday, March 2 | 6:30-7:30pm
Taylor Guitars Find Your Fit Event
Friendly factory experts will be with us in-store to help you find the Taylor guitar that best fits your musical needs. They will identify your player profile, and explain which guitar body shape and wood pairings best match your playing style. Not in the market for a new guitar? Come out anyway! There will be an array of cool customs, new offerings from their guitar line, plus other popular Taylor models for you to test-drive. Please RSVP to Matthew at [email protected]. 

Wednesday, March 7 | 6:30-8:30pm
Recording 101 with Simon Larochette
Simon Larochette is a recording engineer based in London, Ontario. He operates the award winning studio ‘The Sugar Shack’. Simon will be reviewing easy-to-use recording techniques to get great guitar tones with a small home setup, and show you how to prep your tracks for studio re-amping. Please RSVP to Dan at [email protected].

Wednesday, March 14 | 9:30-11am
Play Piano Chords Today with Linda Gould
Join award-winning pianist, educator, and composer Linda Gould, for a workshop on teaching piano chording. Using techniques taught in Play Piano Chords Today, Linda will help teachers give their students the skills they need to play in jazz/pop/rock bands, and play from lead sheets. We also welcome students and anyone interested in playing the piano using chords. Please RSVP to Eric at [email protected]. 

Wednesday, March 21 | 6:30-8:30pm
DJing 101 with DJ DoubleDown
An introduction to using Serato with tips and tricks from a working DJ.  A former Jack Richardson “Club DJ of the Year”, DJ DoubleDown will use his practical experience from night clubs and stage to help you get up and running. Please RSVP to Dan at [email protected]. 
 

LONDON SOUTH - 20 Meg Dr.
Registration and inquiries can be sent to Mike Winter at [email protected]. 

Saturday, March 24 | 2:30pm
Latin Beats Using Your Drum Kit with Mark Hamon
Join Mark as he shows you how to make Latin beats using your drum kit! Mark Hamon has been playing and teaching the drums for over 40 years. From dance bands, theater, and TV shows, to commercials, studio recording, and yes, even a successful clown band, Mark has been involved with playing drums in all styles and venues. Mark has also published numerous articles on the history of percussion instruments. Mark’s drum lessons are designed to maximize each student’s abilities and potential in rock, jazz, Latin and rudimental styles.