Long & McQuade Learning Series - Mississauga, ON
Wednesday, March 4 | 7:00pm
Roland Product Showcase
With David Beinert
Join us for a look at some new offerings from Roland - introduced at the NAMM show this past January - as well as current popular models.
Thursday, March 12 | 7:00pm
Know Your Fretboard
With Rob Tardik
Join Top 10 U.S Billboard charting artist and multi-award-winning musician and educator Rob Tardik as he discusses everything from fretboard learning strategies, chops building, harmony and soloing approaches, to sound business advice to get your music heard in this ever-changing landscape!
If it’s time to take your guitar playing to the next level, take this opportunity to learn from Rob, as he will demonstrate techniques and real-world theory that allow for greater expression and creativity in your playing. Whether you’re just starting out or have many years of playing under your belt, knowing your fretboard is a skill that will boost your confidence when improvising and creating new music.
Rob Tardik is a multi-award-winning guitarist and contemporary pop/jazz/world/fusion instrumental music artist who has performed at numerous prestigious venues across North America. His last six CDs have produced five U.S. Billboard charting singles, with two reaching the Top 10. Tardik's recent accolades include being a finalist in the 2019 International Songwriting Competition, winning the 2018 Established Solo Music Instrumental Mississauga Arts Award, and placing first in the 2017 International Acoustic Music Awards.
Thursday, March 19 | 7:00pm
Hearing and Musicians
With Peter Stelmacovich, Audiologist
Did you know that musicians are four times more likely to develop hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) compared to non-musicians? This applies to musicians in all genres of music from orchestral to rock.
This talk will have 3 components:
- the auditory system and how we hear
- the risk of hearing loss in musicians and ways you can preserve your hearing
- various hearing aid and wireless microphone options available will allow you to continue to enjoy making music
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RSVP and inquiries: [email protected]
Fee: Free
