Local alt-rock band, The Real, is hosting their CD release party at Rancho Relaxo (300 College Street, Toronto) for their debut album Another First Step at 9pm on March 2, 2013 ($5 …
Drum Tips with Dave Patel – Click Experiments
Drum instructor Dave Patel talks about experimenting with a click in recording and performance. Interesting video. Check it out here:
2013 Slaight Family Scholarship Recipient Xavier Vessell
We’re proud to announce Xavier Vassell as the 2013 recipient of the Slaight Family Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to the Canadian student that demonstrates the utmost passion, enthusiasm …
Students Work MusiCounts Event
On Friday February 12th MusiCounts announced $1,000,000 for music education funding at a special event at Woodbine Jr. High School in Toronto. Helping to make this event extraordinary was JUNO …
Rick Fines Guest Lecture – Ragtime Influence
Rick Fines speaks to our students about ragtime influence on blues music. Check it out:
Alumni Update: Alexandra Soumalias, Audio Production & Engineering
This month, Last Gang Records is sending Audio Production & Engineering Diploma Program, grad (2011) Alexandra Soumalias out to Los Angeles to meet with agents, managers, publishers and producers! Alexandra …
Rick Fines Guest Lecture – Diddley Bow
Rick Fines continues his guest lecture about the birth of blues music to students from our Institute, talking about stringed instruments like the diddley bow. Check it out here:
Rick Fines Guest Lecture – Sears & Roebuck Guitar
Rick Fines continues talking about blues music and how the Sears & Roebuck Guitar changed everything. Watch the video here:
Alumni Update: Steve Luxton, Audio Production & Engineering
Audio Production and Engineering grad (2010) Steve Luxton recently received his Expert Certification in Pro Tools! This designation makes Steve one of nine in Canada to achieve Pro Tools Expert …
Rick Fines Guest Lecture – Freedom As A Catch 22
Continuing our series on the History of The Blues, Rick Fines, presents a guest lecture at the Institute, speaking to our students about the end of slavery and how African …