http://www.long-mcquade.com/ News and Events http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9600/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9600/ The Ultimate Experience in Music Education Guitar Workshop Plus   is much more than just a summer music camp They offer week-long workshops in a musical environment at superb facilities located in Toronto San Diego Fort Lauderdale and Nashville Guitar Bass Drums Keyboard Vocal and Songwriting courses are offered for all levels ages and styles including rock blues jazz acoustic and classical Attendees at this top ranked music program participate in morning and afternoon classes that involve a hands-on approach late afternoon clinics ensemble performances and evening concerts Spend a week learning and playing with some of the best musicians and faculty around and guest artists including Paul Gilbert Matt Schofield Billy Sheehan Greg Koch Christie Lenee David Grissom Joel Hoekstra Bryan Beller Larry Mitchell Tomo Fujita Alex Skolnick and more San Diego ndash June 21-26 Toronto ndash July 12-17 Nashville ndash July 19-24 Long & McQuade and Guitar Workshop Plus   are   giving you the chance to attend a week of   2026 music workshops mdash for free One winner will receive A scholarship valued at over 1 200 to attend a week at Guitar Workshop Plus 2026 Hands-on instruction from famous guest artists daily classes clinics performance opportunities and evening concerts Special seminars classes and clinics for guitar bass drums keyboard vocals and songwriting All levels ages and styles including rock blues jazz acoustic country and more Click here to enter   Contest open to Canadian residents Giveaway is for course tuition Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the attendee On site room and board is available The draw will take place and the winner notified on or after July 2nd 2026   Wed, 10 Jun 26 13:20:52 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9595/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9595/ Saturday June 13 Get a free ldquo bonus year rdquo on your performance warranty With free food and live entertainment Applies to purchases made today only Fri, 05 Jun 26 12:17:17 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9590/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9590/ It 39 s   Half Price   Rental   Day   at all Long & McQuade   locations   on   Saturday June 6 Guitars basses amps pedals mixers sound systems recorders pianos synthesizers drum kits band instruments - get 50 off whatever you rent New rentals only Maximum term 1 month Fri, 29 May 26 13:53:25 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9585/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9585/ This Monday join producer engineer songwriter musician Karen Kosowski Hill Kourkoutis and Graham C Walsh to discuss their recording and production methodologies their mixing techniques and their approach to sound Joining us for the event will be David Roman and Jason Salzman visiting Toronto from Universal Audio as well as Ray Wilson and Tim Condon from Yorkville the Universal Audio distributor for Canada This FREE event will be a great opportunity for these three artists to compare and contrast the work they do in similar and different genres and the role that Universal Audio tools play in their productions This is an interactive event where attendees are encouraged to ask questions David Roman and Jason Salzman will be able to add some quot behind the scenes quot spotlights on these Universal Audio tools and answer Universal Audio specific questions     Karen Kosowski Mickey Guyton Tim Hicks is a Nashville-based producer songwriter and mixer whose work has earned multiple Grammy nominations along with Producer of the Year nominations at both the Juno Awards and the Canadian Country Music Awards CCMA Hill Kourkoutis Aysanabee Sebastian Gaskin Digging Roots is a Juno Award-winning producer songwriter recording engineer mixer and artist whose work continues to redefine the landscape of contemporary Canadian music Her work is unified by a deep commitment to storytelling - whether through sound song or visual narrative Graham Walsh is a Juno Award and Polaris Prize nominated composer and producer from Toronto and a co-founding member of experimental electronic group Holy F As a producer engineer mixer he has lent his expertise to acclaimed albums for artists such as Alvvays Debby Friday METZ and many more   To register email vsinnaeve long-mcquade com   Thu, 28 May 26 10:08:30 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9580/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9580/ Merlin Thompson is an award-winning educator Calgary-based pianist teacher and author who has worked with hundreds of teachers students and parents in webinars workshops conferences universities and mentorships online and in person He is creator and founder of Teach Music 21C a professional development platform for today rsquo s music teachers that aims to change to the tone of music teaching one lesson at a time What rsquo s it about Music lessons can become so focused on weekly progress that it rsquo s easy to lose sight of the big picture helping students build a lasting relationship with music This practical workshop is an opportunity for music teachers to explore the ldquo Teach with Vision - Inspire for Life rdquo workbook It rsquo s your invitation to refine and strengthen how we provide support for students as lifelong music makers Together we rsquo ll examine 9989 What it means to teach with vision 9989 How to connect music lessons with students rsquo everyday lives 9989 Ways to communicate a big picture approach with parents Who Should Attend Vocal and instrumental music studio teachers of all levels and all genres who want to inspire today rsquo s music students Register Here   for this online workshop For more information contact Merlin Thompson at   Admin TeachMusic21C com Wed, 27 May 26 11:09:44 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9575/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9575/ location href https www long-mcquade com page online-registrations EventID 275 Tue, 26 May 26 09:15:17 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9570/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9570/ location href https www long-mcquade com MonsterDays Mon, 25 May 26 10:32:04 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9565/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9565/ Can you survive quot The Paradiddle Challenge By starting with simple sticking techniques Will Hill will take you through the process of learning the basic paradiddle pattern followed by exploring more advanced ways to incorporate smooth and precise paradiddles into your drumming Pack up your sticks and your favourite practice pad for this incredible interactive 1-hour hands-on course Also quot stick quot around until the finale to attempt quot The Paradiddle Challenge quot for there are prizes to be won Saturday May 23   2026 at 1 00pm Long & McQuade Winnipeg   Pembina Contact us now at 204 284-8992 or email winnipeg long-mcquade com to sign up for this rare and auspicious event Wed, 20 May 26 11:43:40 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9560/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9560/ INSIDER CONTEST   Guess the Gear Long & McQuade Insiders have a chance to win a   100 gift card weekly   by simply Reading the hint Finding a flyer item that matches the clue Sending an email to   GTG long-mcquade com   with your full name closest store and answer Must be an Insider to qualify   Not yet an Insider   Click   here   to sign up 4 x 100 gift cards to be won Jun 8-14 Name an instrument in the Monster Days flyer hellip with Bluetooth capability Jun 1-7 Name an instrument in the Monster Days flyer hellip with four strings Winner Nathan B Calgary AB Must be an Insider to qualify   Not yet an Insider   Click   here   to sign up One entry per person per week Clues will be updated each week by 11am EDT on Monday June 1 8 15   and 22 Winners will be notified by email on Monday June 8 15 22   and 29 SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST   Monster Days Songs Of Summer Tell us your favourite songs of summer for your   chance to win 1 of 4 250 gift cards How to Enter Visit the contest post on one of our social media platforms Instagram   Facebook Make sure you follow Long &   McQuade and like the contest post Leave a comment answering the week 39 s song prompt for your chance to win Up to 1 entry per platform per post     Tue, 19 May 26 09:52:08 -0400 http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9555/ http://www.long-mcquade.com/news/9555/ Sign up to become a Long & McQuade Insider for your chance to win a   Sabian L & M Exclusive Stratus Performance Set 10 15 19 22   sku 820019 value 999 Step 1   gt   Visit   https insider long-mcquade com   If you rsquo re already an Insider go straight to Step 2 Sign up and enjoy all of the perks that follow such as Be one of the first to know about sales events promotions and clinics Have access to exclusive contests quot Insider Only quot in-store events and more Be automatically entered to win a   100 gift card   each month and a   500 shopping spree   4x year Step 2   gt   Send an email to   Sabian long-mcquade com   and include Your full name Your telephone number The city address of the Long & McQuade location closest to you The answer to this skill testing question How many cymbals are included in the L & M exclusive version of the Stratus S5005 Performance Set 8203 Entrant must be registered as a Long & McQuade Insider and send an email with the specified details to qualify One entry per person Contest ends June 30th 2026 Winner will be notified by phone or email Thu, 14 May 26 13:32:33 -0400