2012-05-18Summer Music!!! | |
Summer Band – age 12 to 17
Monday July 9th to Friday July 13th
Summer Jazz – age 13 to 110Monday July 16th through Saturday July 21st
Indie Band Boot Camp
Monday July 23rd to Friday July 27th
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News - Welcome to Larsen Music
2012-04-17UKULELE CONTEST AND DINNER PARTY!!! | |
Two celebrity judges!!! Great fun!!! Everyone welcome!!! Brooke Maxwell - musician/composer - The Gnu Standards and "Ride the Cyclone"
Sarah Kramer - best selling Vegan Cookbook Author
Don't miss it!!! $5 at the door - dinner not included. | |
2012-04-16Mass Uke Love-In at Market Square | |
Check out photos from the Mass Uke Love-In at Market Square on Sunday! | |
2012-04-153rd Annual Ukulele Week Sun Apr 15th - Sat Apr 21st | |
Please come and join us for an exciting week of Ukulele Adventures! Uke Brunch Uke Love In Beginner Uke Workshop Uke Dinner Party and Contest Hawaiian Uke Showcase Scientist meets artist meets uke player workshop Shelley O'Brien CD Release party
Register now!!!
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2012-04-12Ensemblele Strikes Again | |
Live the dream and join us for a new session of Ensemblele with Paul Laverick!!! Starts Saturday, April 28th and runs through July 7th! For more information and to register call us at: 250.389.1988 ext 3201 | |
2012-03-20Canote Brothers at Larsen Music! | |
Join us for two fabulous workshops with Seattle's Canote Brothers!Saturday, March 31st 11:30 to 12:45 - Orange Hall - Old Time Back up Guitar! Fancy up that old boom chuck rhythm while we learn how to back up an old time fiddler or singer. We'll cover bass notes, bass runs, pick direction, playing in A and D without a capo, making good chord choices and keeping a fiddler happy! $35 11:30 to 12:45 - Orange Hall - Old Time Fiddle! The Drone and Pulse using the medium of actual tunes. We'll explore some of the elements that make it old time fiddling such as: drones, double stops, simple bowing patterns and bow licks. Bring a working fiddle and a recording device! $35 2:30 to 3:45 - Larsen Retail Store - Old Time Ukulele! Discover why this curvy little instrument is enjoying so much popularity. We'll start with right hand strumming technique: the basic strum, the freight train rhythm, the roll and triplet strum and waltz strum. Then, we'll survey old time banjo skills on the ukulele including clawhammer and two finger picking. Handouts provided! Bring a concert or soprano uke tuned to GCEA. $35 | |
2012-03-19Highlights from Aldrine's visit to Larsen Music | |
Adlrine Guerrero came to Victoria in early March and stopped into our store to give us a workshop on ukulele strumming techniques. It sold out and we had a blast!! We hope to have Aldrine here again very soon. Have a look at the pictures on our Facebook page.
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2012-03-15VICTORIA UKULELE WEEK 2012!!! | |
APRIL 15TH THROUGH 21ST. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! MORE DETAILS COMING SOON... | |
2012-02-29Vintage Violins | |
We just received a nice selection of vintage violins and higher-end used bows on consignment. They're begging to be played! | |
2012-02-28Larsen School of Music is OPEN during Spring Break | |
Just a remider that as per our school policies...the Larsen School of Music remains open for regular lessons during spring break. | |
2012-02-16New 8 week Beginner Ukulele Class | |
April 26 May 3/10/24/31/7/14/21Please join us for another rousing beginner ukulele class with Paul Laverick! In eight weeks you will surprise and delight yourself with how many incredible things you will be able to do on this wonderful little instrument! Class maximum 20 *please note: no class May 17 $125 Larsen Retail Store - 1833 Cook Street. Register now! | |
2012-02-13Vancouver Island Music Awards nominations for Larsen faculty!!! | |
Congratulations to several members of the Larsen School of Music faculty for their Vancouver Island Music Awards nominations!!!Jessica Benini - Best Live Act The Sweet Lowdown(Shanti Bremer) - Album of the Year West My Friend(Jeffrey Poynter) - Song of the Year Anne Schaefer - Album of the Year
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2012-02-08Navigating the Music Industry with James Kasper!!! | |
Two New Workshops for amateur and career minded musicians!
Saturday, February 18th 12noon to 6pm Larsen School of Music $40
Teen Workshop ages 13 through 18 Saturday, February 25th 12noon to 6pm Larsen School of Music $40 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO! | |
2012-02-06S.D. 61 Pro-D Day Concert Band Reading Session - Friday, February 17th. | |
Larsen Music is pleased to be involved with this workshop. | |
2012-01-12Bluegrass Workshop with Shanti Bremer! | |
Level 1 Mondays, February 6/13/20/27 6:45 to 9pm $145 Level 2 Mondays, March 5/12/19/26 6:45 to 9pm Larsen School of Music – 1808 Cook Street $145 | |
2012-01-10Ensemblele Strikes Again! | |
Victoria's first Ukulele Orchestra strikes again with it's new session. January 7th and 28th, February 4th and 18th and March 3rd and 10th. Saturdays, 10am to 12noon.
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2012-01-10New Beginner Ukulele Class | |
Join us for another rousing session of Ukulele fun! Beginner Class Thursdays, 6:30pm to 7:30pm * January 12th through March 8th. * January 19th from 6pm to 7pm CLASS IS FULL! | |
2011-12-01Sohn Guitars have arrived! | |
David Sohn, builder of Sohn String Instruments, was in today. And he brought some new toys for us! Now on our shop floor, in addition to the mandolins we got earlier in the year: - SG-000M slot-head, 12-fret 000 with all solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides - SG-DHR dreadnaught, all solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides - SG-DHSR slope-shoulder dreadnaught, all solid spruce sunburst-finished top and rosewood back and sides Drop in and play them. Please enjoy! | |
2011-11-30Please join us for a selection of student concerts and community carrolling! | |
Banjo/Uke Class PerformanceSunday November 27th 6pm at the Fernwood Inn Diamond Tooth Molly Uke StrumalongMonday Nov 28th 6pm at the Fernwood Inn Cook St Light Up & CarollingSaturday Dec 3rd 5pm, meet at Polish Deli parking lot Santa will be in attendance!
Swing Thing Class PerformanceSaturday Dec. 5th 7:30 at the Fernwood Inn Ukes and CarolingThursday Dec. 15th 3 to 5pm at the James Bay Community Centre Larsen School of Music Student RecietalSaturday Dec. 18th 1 to 7pm at the Victoria Truth Centre | |
2011-11-02New Kanile'a Ukuleles! | |
We just received a new shipment of Kanile'a ukuleles. So lovely! We have three in stock: a K1 Concert/gloss, a K1 Concert/satin and a K1 Tenor/satin. These are not lasting long in the shop, so hurry in if you want to play one! | |
2011-09-20ENSEMBLELE!!! a ukulele orchestra. | |
This is an ongoing ensemble that will have you playing fabulous songs that span an array of exciting genres and keep you all interested with parted playing and singing PLUS amazing arrangements just for you!!! Yes, I know! Dreams really DO come true! The sensational, Paul Laverick heads this up with some guest appearances to surprise and delight you. A special seasonal Ukulele flash mob is also scheduled for the last December class…YES…I KNOW!!!
Ensemblele…a ukulele orchestra. Every second Saturday starting October 15th… 10am to 12noon 6 session registration - $90 Drop in - $20 October 15th/29th, November 12th/ 26th, December 10th/ 17th
WE ARE NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS!!! | |
2011-09-15New Fall Classes!!! | |
Beginner Ukulele Class with Paul Laverick! October 6th through November 24th- Final performance Monday, November 28th Thursdays - 6:30 to 7:30 - $125 Maximum 15 students
Swing Class with Avram Devon McCagherty! October 16th through 27th- final performance Monday, November 28th Sundays - 4:30 to 6:00pm - $150 Bonus swing guitar tutor – 4:00 to 4:30pm - $25 Maximum 12 students
Jazz Combo Course with Kelby MacNayr! October 15th through December 17th – final performance December 17th Saturdays – 3 :00 to 4:30pm - $300 Maximum 5 students
Bluegrass Jam Class with Shanti Bremer! November 5th through November 26th – final performance November 28th Saturdays – 10:00 to 12:00pm – $125 Maximum 12 students | |
2011-09-13Please vote for us!! | |
Vote for Larsen Music on CityHUB! Please vote for Larsen Music as your most loved music store in Victoria. You can vote daily until October 15th. | |
2011-08-24Free instrument rentals! | |
Sign up and prepay for two months of lessons, and get a free month of instrument rental! This offer expires September 30, 2011, and is limited to new students. $40 maximum rental; more expensive rental swill receive $40 credit.
Please call us for more details. | |
2011-08-22Presenting Republic Guitars | |
New this week to the Larsen stable: Republic Guitars! These resonators and guitars are all set up in Dallas, Texas, and sound great! Check out the artist page on their website to see who is playing these fantastic yet very affordable instruments. We are the only dealer in B.C. We have several pieces in stock. Ready to play! | |
2011-08-18Lesson Registration Starts August 22nd | |
Fall TermLesson registration for the fall term begins on Monday, August 22nd. Please call or e-mail the school with your availability for lessons. Requests will be handled in the order in which they are received. Due to the large volume of students, and in fairness to all, we will only respond to requests received on or after August 22nd. | |
2011-08-18Folkwest Sale This Weekend!! | |
Going to Folkwest? Show your Folkwest wristband this weekend at Larsen Music and get 10% off all regularly priced merchandise in the store. | |
2011-08-15New Eastman Guitars | |
We've just welcomed some lovely new Eastman guitars into the shop: an E20D, an E8OM, an E10P (pictured at left) and an AR605. Please enjoy! | |
2011-08-10New Salt Spring Island Depot | |
We have a new depot on Salt Spring Island to serve you. The Acoustic Planet at #120-109 McPhillips (back side) can handle all your rental needs. You can reach them by phone at (250) 537-9668 or e-mail at saltspring@larsenmusic.ca.
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2011-08-10Genz Benz Amplification | |
We are very excited to be Victoria's exclusive dealer for Genz Benz amplifiers! We have several acoustic amps, plus some fantastic bass amplifiers in stock. They sound great! | |
2011-08-04Last chance to register for Ukulele Boot Camp!!! | |
Don't miss this exciting four week session designed to kick your ukulele skills into overdrive while having maximum fun!!! | |
2011-08-02Rocker Camp Videos on Facebook!!! | |
Please check out our Rocker Camp Videos on our Larsen Music facebook page! Everybody rocked and all the songs are originals!!! AMAZING!
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2011-07-18Tradition of Excellence | |
We have an exciting new band method in stock now! From Bruce Pearson, who brought you Standard of Excellence, and Ryan Nolan, Kjos Music has released Tradition of Excellence. This exciting new method comes with an audio/video DVD which allows students to use Interactive Practice Studio and smartmusic. Band teachers please contact Ann at the store at ext. 208 for your free review copy. | |
2011-06-29Summer Programs!!! | |
We will be closed from Friday July 1st and reopen on Monday July 4th at 10am. If you want to register for the Summer Band programs that start on Monday at 9am...please join us at 845am at Gordon Head United and we will take care of registration then! Summer Band - Grade 7 to 12 Monday, July 4th to Friday, July 8th Rocker Band - Ages 8 to 12 Monday, July 11th to Friday, July 15th Rocker Band - Ages 13 to 17 Monday, July 18th to Friday, July 22nd Ukulele Boot Camp - Adults Saturdays, August 6/13/20/27 Check out the Workshops area of the School page for full details! | |
2011-05-30Intro to Bluegrass Jamming! | |
Bluegrass Workshop with Shanti Bremer and James Whittall!!!
Have you ever wanted to participate in a bluegrass Jam?
Join us as Shanti Bremer and James Whittall sail us through the ins and outs of having a great time jamming with others!
Saturday, June 25th 11am to 1pm $20 | |
2011-04-15PICKUP WIZARD | |
We are now a dealer for Pickup Wizard custom electric guitar pickups. The Wizard makes great sounding, era-correct replicas of vintage Fender and Gibson style pickups. He also has custom order options and a rewinding service. | |
2011-04-02Sohn Mandolins | |
Sohn Mandolins are now available at Larsen Music! We have two models available right now: The Classic 23 and the Cherry Blossom. For more information on these fine, hand-made instruments head to Sohn Stringed Instruments, or contact us here on our website. | |
2011-03-28Kanlie'a Ukuleles! | |
We are the very proud owners of three beautiful Kanile'a ukes! These are lovely instruments, hand-crafted in Hawaii. They have a very unique bracing system that allows the top to move freely. They really sing! We have the K1 Concert Gloss, K1 Tenor Satin and K2 Deluxe Gloss in stock. Drop by and play them! See http://kanileaukulele.com for details. | |
2011-02-28JUST ARRIVED! Kiwaya Ukuleles | |
Some lovely ukes just arrived from Kiwaya! These are lovely Japanese-made instruments, lovingly recreating 1930's Martins. We have the KTS-4 and KTC-3 in stock, plus the Paulele bamboo soprano! | |
2011-02-27Victoria Ukulele Week!!! | |
Get ready for a full week of incredible events and workshops inspired by the worlds sweetest and most delightful community building instruments! The fun begins at Market Square with a Mass Ukulele Love-In and wraps at the Fernwood Inn for a grand Uke party/concert/sing along!
Check out the full listings on our school page!
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2011-02-16Swing Extravaganza Class Performance | |
Monday, March 21st 6 to 8pm Fernwood Inn Everyone Welcome! | |
2011-01-03Godin Guitars! | |
We are now a stocking dealer of Godin guitars. Several instruments are in stock already, and more are on the way. We're very excited to expand on our selection of Canadian-made instruments! | |










































