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25 Feb 03 - 02:33 PM (#898472) Subject: Free music workshops - Toronto From: GUEST,Marion Copied from a newsgroup: - -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 registration@long-mcquade.com, 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. |
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25 Feb 03 - 02:40 PM (#898479) Subject: RE: Free music workshops - Toronto From: Eric the Viking Looks bloody brilliant, and Jennifer Batten as well!! Why don't they offer this sort of thing in the UK? |
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25 Feb 03 - 02:46 PM (#898486) Subject: RE: Free music workshops - Toronto From: alanabit How much are tickets to Canada? |
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25 Feb 03 - 04:34 PM (#898575) Subject: RE: Free music workshops - Toronto From: Peter T. There's a coincidence, I was in L & M yesterday and saw the poster. Good store, good people. yours, Peter T. |
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25 Feb 03 - 04:37 PM (#898579) Subject: RE: Free music workshops - Toronto From: Steve Latimer 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. |
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25 Feb 03 - 04:41 PM (#898582) Subject: RE: Free music workshops - Toronto From: black walnut Thanks, Marion. There's a lot in here. ~b.w. |