Designed and written following 25 years experience in training musicians for the music industry, this is the Ultimate Course in Contemporary Music Performance.

The aim – to create the ultimate modern musician. You will gain mastery of your
instrument and command skills in performance, composition, arrangement, programming and business that will truly set you apart.

Entry is through our audition process. You will be tested on your playing skills, your reading and your knowledge of music theory. Auditions take place throughout the year. For details and bookings call the admissions team on + 44 (0) 208 749 3131

COURSE OVERVIEW

Mastery of the Instrument (Keyboard)
When you see a great musician you know it straight away. You can tell by the sound, the feel, the sense of time, the authority and the sheer drive behind the playing. What shines through is the effortless mastery, the creativity, the quality of the parts and the musicality.The conceptual teaching at the core of these classes will give you the skills and tools to be a totally self-sufficient and creative musician in your own right.
Advanced Concepts - 1.5 hr
Advanced Techniques -1.5 hr

Creativity & Composition
To be commercially successful, it is no longer enough to be just a great player. You need to be multi-talented and have a strong palette of skills. In these three modules you will harness the power of modern technology, including an in-depth study of MIDI systems and their practical application to professional live performance and studio recording. We will help you to maximise your potential, develop your creativity, write, arrange and record your own work and present it as a finished product. The course allows you to tailor your studies to suit your individual goals by choosing 2 of the following 3 modules.
Composing and Arranging - 1.5 hr
Programming and Sequencing - 1.5 hr
Studio and Recording - 1.5 hr

The Performance
Performance equals communication. It is not just what you play but how you play it that really counts. It is all about the quality of the delivery - how to make a tune sound great, how to fit in with the other musicians and deliver as a team. We will prepare you for the reality of professional life. Every week Live Performance Workshop gives you the opportunity to hone your performance skills.
Performance Showcase (every 5 weeks)
Showcase & Live Performance Workshop Preparation - 1hr
Stage Techniques and Presentation – 1.5hr
Musical Directors Performance - 1hr
Performance Psychology - 2 sessions per term
Live performance Workshops – 2hr

Theory
To be able to express yourself fully as a musician, whether to write or arrange your own material or to communicate effectively and credibly with other musicians, you will need a comprehensive knowledge of music’s unique language. In the following three modules, you will understand music theory and its practical applications in an effective way. You will also develop strong reading skills and highly attuned musical ears:
Harmony and Theory -1.5 hr
Aural - 1hr
Sight Reading - 1hr

Business
This module is about how to get into the business and most importantly, how to stay there. You will learn the rules of how the industry works and how to access the essential income streams of publishing, recording, performing, merchandising and image rights. You will study copyright, the law and how stay in control of your destiny. You will also study self-marketing, the essentials of self-employment, how to present yourself in an effective biography as well as how to compile a professional promotional pack.
The Business of Music - 1hr

One-on-one Private Lessons
This is a unique feature. No other contemporary performance course in Europe currently offers private lessons as an integral part of the course. Focus on your needs and skills with a teacher. We give an allocation of lessons that you can use throughout the year as you wish, within our private lesson timetable.

Ensemble Performance
For the students on the Master Performance Course, our group of schools runs an ensemble performance band. We hand pick the very best players through an audition. The selected students will be offered the chance to represent the schools at events, open days, shows, etc… and will be presented to the industry at large.

Practice
We give you individual and collective practice time in our superbly equipped studios. This is inclusive in the course fees.

Masterclasses
Through our Master Class programme you will have unparalleled access to some of the best in the business. We invite musicians, singers, record companies, agents, producers, musical directors and business executives.

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