Free music workshops - Toronto

Subject: Free music workshops - Toronto
From: GUEST,Marion
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 02:33 PM

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- -We're pleased to once again bring Long & McQuade University to our
Toronto-area locations. Long & McQuade University is a series of fifteen
free career-enhancing seminars, clinics and showcases specifically tailored
to the needs of musicians, songwriters, producers and home studio
enthusiasts. There is something for all professional musicians and hobbyists
of all levels and at all stages of their careers.

Tuesday March 4 Jennifer Batten Guitar Clinic – Toronto (7-9pm) A very
special session featuring world renowned guitarist Jennifer Batten, who has
played with Jeff Beck, Michael Jackson and others. Jennifer will be focusing
on the use of effects in guitar playing. Sponsored by Digitech.

Wednesday March 5 Songwriting 101 – Brampton (7-9pm) A chance to gain
insight into making songwriting a career, from someone doing it for a
living. With Dean McTaggart, who has written hit songs for Wynonna Judd,
Amanda Marshall and Terri Clark.

Thursday March 6 Guitar Tab Authoring Software Demo – Toronto (7-9pm) Check
out the amazing G7 tablature authoring software from Sibelius and see how
easy it can be to convert sheet music into guitar tab! With Bobbie Thornton
from Sibelius.

Monday March 10 The Business of Music – Burlington (7-9pm) With Bob Roper.
Bob has managed bands (including Supertramp), was executive producer of the
Juno Awards, worked for record companies, and is currently Director of the
Recording Arts Management Program at the Harris Institute for the Arts.

Wednesday March 12 Guitar Summit – Healey's Night Club (178 Bathurst Street
at Queen, 416-703-5882) (9pm) Benefit show for the Coalition For Music
Education in Canada featuring Jeff Healey, Gordie Johnson (Big Sugar), Kim
Mitchell, Pat Rush and Tony Wild T Springer. Tickets: $10 – available at
Toronto-area Long & McQuade locations shortly. Check www.long-mcquade.com
for exact availability date.

Friday March 14 Solid State VS Tube Shoot Out – Phase One Studios (3015
Kennedy Road, Scarborough) (7-9pm) Have you ever had the chance to hear the
difference between top Solid State and Tube gear? Now is your chance to
visit one of Canada's top recording facilities AND witness the Solid State
VS Tube comparison. Let the games begin!

Saturday March 15 Landing The Big Gig – Toronto (2-4pm) All about
networking. With Orin Isaacs, music director for Mike Bullard, Hockey Night
in Canada, Stars on Ice and Canadian Idol.

Wednesday March 19 Ask The Production Pros – Toronto (7-9pm) A Q&A session
on production and engineering with our Juno award-winning panel of Terry
Brown, Jeremy Darby, Danny Greenspoon and Peter Hudson.

Thursday March 20 Music Publishing – North York (7-9pm) An introduction to
the business of songwriting, explaining the relevance and function of
copyrights, publishing, agreements, royalties, rights societies and more.
With entertainment lawyer Chris Taylor, whose clients include Nelly Furtado,
Sum 41, Choclair and others. Sponsored by Songwriters' Association of
Canada.

Saturday March 22 Real Hearing – North York (2-4pm) A seminar dealing with
some of the myths and misconceptions around what ear training is and how a
natural music ability can be developed. People will be invited to
participate in a practical demonstration. With Kevin Cook.

Tuesday March 25 From Churches to Rock Clubs: The Art of Live Sound – Oshawa
(7-9pm) Understanding how PA systems work: the essential components, basic
trouble shooting and how to get decent live sound. With Rick Donmoyer from
Yorkville Sound.

Wednesday March 26 Computer Recording Techniques – Brampton (7-9pm) Learn
the latest high-tech recording techniques. With sound engineer Tony Crea.

Thursday March 27 Dom Famularo Drum Clinic – Burlington (7-9pm) World
renowned clinician and educator Dom Famularo will discuss drum techniques,
as well as attitudes and approaches toward playing drums. Sponsored by
Sabian.

Saturday March 29 Recording Basics – Scarborough (2-4pm) Everything you need
to know about home recording – from mic placement to compression to
mastering and more! With Chris Tootell and Andy Fong from Tascam.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: VIA EMAIL: Send an email to
[e-mail], including your name, phone number, and the
name, date and location of the seminar you'd like to attend. VIA PHONE:
Leave a message at 905-837-9785, x.321, including your name, phone number,
and the name, date and location of the seminar you'd like to attend. PLEASE
NOTE: There will be no registration sheets at the stores. You must register
on line or via phone. You will not be called back unless there has been a
change made to the seminar or the seminar is full. Please call the store
directly with any questions regarding seminar content. Please visit
www.long-mcquade.com for store addresses and phone numbers.

Subject: RE: Free music workshops - Toronto
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 02:40 PM

Looks bloody brilliant, and Jennifer Batten as well!! Why don't they offer this sort of thing in the UK?

Subject: RE: Free music workshops - Toronto
From: alanabit
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 02:46 PM

How much are tickets to Canada?

Subject: RE: Free music workshops - Toronto
From: Peter T.
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 04:34 PM

There's a coincidence, I was in L & M yesterday and saw the poster. Good store, good people. yours, Peter T.

Subject: RE: Free music workshops - Toronto
From: Steve Latimer
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 04:37 PM

Wow, they seem to have all the bases covered. I saw Jennifer Batten with Jeff Beck a few years ago. She can flat out play.

Subject: RE: Free music workshops - Toronto
From: black walnut
Date: 25 Feb 03 - 04:41 PM

Thanks, Marion. There's a lot in here.

~b.w.