Long & McQuade Learning Series - Dartmouth, NS

Saturday, March 11 | 2pm    
Guitar Setup and Maintenance Basics
with David Bradshaw

In this clinic, David will explain terminology, and demonstrate the basics of guitar setup and maintenance, Including:

• What is a setup?
• Proper stringing technique
• Setting and adjusting action
• Tuning vs intonation
• Seasonal humidity

David is a Newfoundland-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, with over 20 years of professional guitar repair experience. He is the resident guitar tech at Long & McQuade Dartmouth.    

Registration & inquiries may be sent to the store at [email protected].

Saturday, March 18 | 2pm    
Basics of Home Recording    
with Cody Degaust

In this clinic, Cody will demonstrate and explain terminology, choosing the right tools, and setting up your home studio, including

• Basic recording concepts
• Recording interfaces
• Microphones
• Setting up your space
• Monitors
• Headphones
• Acoustic treatment
• DAWs.

Cody is an experienced musician and songwriter, who has over a decade of studio experience and a wealth of knowledge. He was nominated for Alternative Recording of the Year in 2016 through Music Nova Scotia, and is the resident recording specialist at Long & McQuade Dartmouth.    

Registration & inquiries may be sent to the store at [email protected].   

Saturday, March 25 | 2pm    
Drum Tuning
with Nelson Toews

In this clinic, Nelson will demonstrate how to get the most out of your drums. Topics will include

• Drum head selection
• Proper drum head maintenance and replacement
• Basic and advanced tuning techniques and philosophies
• A tour of the various drum tuning tools and technology
• Snare drum wire installation and setting
• And more!

Nelson is the resident drum specialist at Long & McQuade Dartmouth.

Registration & inquiries may be sent to the store at [email protected].