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Breeze through the Baroque - The Enquiring Listener
BREEZE THROUGH THE BAROQUE - THE ENQUIRING LISTENER This engaging 90 minute workshop will explore the Music of the Baroque Period. We will look at the characteristic features of Baroque music including the typical instrumental and vocal forces of the time, the types of works written and the pre-eminent composers. Using skills developed in “The Enquiring Listener” course, we will investigate the dramatic impact and technical intricacies of Baroque Music, utilising recordings and...
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Deep Dive into Rhyme
Deep Dive into Rhyme If you have ever wondered how other songwriters come up with such fresh, interesting, original rhymes, or simply want to give yourself more options and freedom with lyric writing, this workshop is designed for you! In 2 hours, we will: • Learn 5 distinct rhyme types. • Learn a method for accessing the deep pool of rhyme possibilities. • Use rhyme as a brainstorming tool for your lyric writing. We'll address how to get beyond stale, predictable, or cliched rhyme...
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Talking Jazz - Roots and Swing
Enhance your playing by learning how the language of Jazz was developed. Join drummer, bandleader & educator Andrew Dickeson for a “hands-on” journey through the history of Jazz. The classes this term will focus on the early evolution of Jazz music – from its roots, the melting pot of New Orleans and through to the swinging sounds of Chicago, Kansas City and New York in the 1930s. With a practical focus on listening and watching the great artists of this music, and group...
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Talking Jazz - Swing to Modern
Enhance your playing by learning how the language of Jazz was developed. Join drummer, bandleader & educator Andrew Dickeson for a “hands-on” journey through the history of Jazz. The classes this term will focus on the evolution from Swing music to the progressive jazz of the 1940s, and the “game-changing” work of Miles Davis, John Coltrane and more. With a practical focus on listening and watching the great artists of this music, and group discussion, as well as providing plenty...
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Ukulele: Beyond the Strum
Ukulele: Beyond the Strum is designed for those wanting to play in a smaller group (up to 12 members). We explore various playing styles including plectrum and finger style techniques (finger picking/strumming) through a wide variety of repertoire from folk and pop to classical and world music. The course will help you improve your music reading, rhythm, melodic and harmonic skills while developing other areas of your musicianship such as ear training and improvisation. Designed...
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Live Sound
This course will provide an introduction to live sound production, including: Principles and building blocks of a sound system Microphones and mixers Loudspeakers Front of House and monitors External signal processing - EQ, compression and Effects Sound system operation h3. WHAT STUDENTS SAY ABOUT THIS COURSE The tutor's real-world experience was invaluable. I was able to get answers to questions about problems I had encountered in live sound scenarios. Great value for money.
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Contemporary Vocal Studio - Audition
A short audition will be conducted for this course You will need to enrol for the audition. Please prepare: a verse and a chorus from 2 contrasting songs (eg a ballad and an uptempo song) to be sung a cappella. There will also be some vocal exercises to be given on the day. Should you be successful, you will be emailed after the audition date with a link to enrol in the class itself. The Contemporary Vocal Studio is designed to further develop the skills of vocal students. This...
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Vocal Workout
Vocal Workout – a place to exercise your voice! Give your voice a workout using the great singing methods of the past and present – Diack, Marchesi, Concone and Aebersold. This course will help you to develop healthy vocal habits and improve technique. This course offers a regular weekly space in which students can ‘workout’ - explore and have demystified various vocal drills presented by an expert practitioner in a methodical order. Vocal Workout was devised to fill the need for...
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Vocal Horizons Level 1
For students with some singing experience, this course provides the knowledge and skills required to sing and perform with a well-produced voice. Students will also further their knowledge of music theory. Students will learn to: Understand and apply the fundamentals of vocal technique through: Vocal warm-up exercises Learning about the diaphragm to support singing Learning about the physiology of the voice Postural and vocal care awareness Articulation and vocal placement pointers...
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Jazz Ensembles - Audition
These classes are designed for students who wish to develop confident improvisation, aural and sight reading skills. They provide an ensemble-based environment for the development of personal jazz skills, along with an understanding of the dynamics at work in a small performance group. Typically there will be drums, electric bass, piano, horns (trumpet, alto, tenor) and guitar as the usual line-up. Other instruments are welcome (vibes, flute etc). During the term: Drummers will...
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