We recently purchased a used drum set. We figured it might be a good idea to have a professional…read morecome over and look at the set-up and tune our new toy. I looked up "drum set tuning" and I clicked on the first website that caught my eye. I was very lucky. Mike McNeil came over and tuned out set, answered all our questions, told us what we might need going forward and gave my daughter a drum lesson as well. He worked very hard. He stayed for over 3 hours tuning, fixing the heights and offering advice. We were very pleased and my daughter was very happy. He takes his job very seriously. I highly recommend this young musician who also has a music degree from my alma mater UofO.

From the owner: I teach drum lessons through Skype & Zoom!…read more My program covers technique & many different musical styles (pop, rock, jazz, various Latin styles & many more). We also cover rudiments, grooves, music reading, odd time signatures, fills, time, many musical/drumming concepts & playing along to songs. Much of the lesson material for novice to intermediate level (& some advanced/professional material) is provided by me free of charge (files sent by email). There are published books to purchase at various points. My online lesson set up has evolved quickly with more improvements to come. My current set up allows me to play along to songs or a metronome in a way that allows you to hear both my drums & the song/metronome. I have 9 mic's on the drums & 1 mic on my voice to greatly enhance the clarity of the sound. This also increases separation between the different parts of the kit to help students better identify what I'm playing. The dedicated vocal microphone mounted to my headphones also allows me to speak & be heard no matter what angle I'm facing & allows me to be heard if I'm speaking while playing something on the drums. I have 5 cameras set up that I can switch between to emphasize a certain part of the kit depending on what I am demonstrating (pedals etc..). Other then the overall volume level which students can control on their end, the specific audio settings/overall mix & the camera angles are controlled by me (students cannot interactively control these on their end).

Still one of the cooler, more laid back hangouts in Ottawa. Truly deserves the "lounge" part of…read moreits name. Note that this isn't a go early and have beers type of place, most nights it's not even open for business before 10pm and even then, people don't really start coming in until 11 - midnight. Go early (10pm) and you're guaranteed a spot on one of its few loungy sofas (very comfy), but you'll also probably be alone with your companions. Great music as advertised, they always have good DJs.

This is one of my favourite spots I've been to for live music. It's a pity I haven't returned…read more Don't read anything into that though! It's a really awesome lounge. The Mercury Lounge mainly specializes in variations of jazz music, but it also includes some of the other stuff as well. The atmosphere is very relaxing with warm reds and yellows. The stage is a perfect focal point as it's framed by two twelve foot high (at least) windows that look out into the market from this heritage building. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of space, especially if you arrive with a large group and want to stick together. You may have to resolve yourselves to separate a bit for the night if you want to sit down to enjoy the music. Unlike many bars in Ottawa, this place is open until 3AM.

I've been taking lessons from Ross for many years now, and I couldn't be happier. Ross teaches in a…read moreway that's easy to digest and he's very adaptive to your pace. He also plays in many styles and gives you great advice in all genres. Thanks to Ross I can play the bass confidently with musicians of various backgrounds and of high skill levels. On top of all this, he's just a genuinely nice guy who really cares about his students and his craft, and his passion for music is contagious. I'm extremely happy that I decided to take lessons with Ross. The musical knowledge and skills I've gained through Ross have opened up so many doors for me.

From the owner: - Lessons best suit adult students, beginners to pros…read more - Customized lessons, material, and approaches for each individual. - Teaching all styles of bass, bass composition, and improvisation. Electric and Upright basses. - Ergonomic techniques

Was a little disappointed. This was my first visit. There were two staff and no other customers…read more No greeting, no asking if I needed help, no offer to order something they might not have, no interest in what I decided to buy or suggestions for other things. Just took my money at the register. Would like to patronize local businesses, but I've gotten more response and help online. This review was originally posted as from San Francisco, CA, but I am local where this business is.

Great music store!…read more So many beautiful instruments (guitars, banjos, violins, etc.) available to rent or buy. A terrific selection of instructional books and sheet music for those instruments. And just about any accessories you might need (strings, straps, resin, etc.). The staff were super-friendly and helpful. Definitely worth checking out for anyone into music!

Deez recently provided service for my daughter's wedding - everything from sound for the ceremony…read moreto a full night of dj'ing. I am the father of the bride and the officiant so you can imagine that my standards were quite high. In addition I've spent many years professionally providing sound and AV services. This company exceeded my every expectation and this was the consensus of everyone at the event. The attention to every detail (which elevates a provider to a professional) was exemplary. I cannot say enough about this company, just hire them. (Note: the venue was remote, power was problematic, no one was ever even made aware of this - they solved everything without assistance or complaint)

From the owner: Ottawa's Wedding & Special Event DJ's. Be entertained by the most engaging DJs and MCs in the city…read more Stunning audio and visual effects, Create the perfect playlist and easy-to-use online planning tools. Expect more for your event! Contact us now, Inquire about your event and get a quote!

I bought a guitar pickup and the dude did not want to give me the box it cam with it.. Kinda cheap…read moreexperience. considering they sell guitars close to 10k and did not want to spare a box for the pickup.. just put it in a cheap bag.. . i did not go back..

Just checking in from (way) south of the border. I was planning to buy a new Martin from one of a…read morecouple dealers in the US, but contacted Lauzon with a question about the guitar they had listed on Reverb. Dave responded immediately, even though it was after the store had closed, and offered the guitar at a price several hundred dollars cheaper than the least expensive quote form a US dealer. It shipped the next morning, very impressed.