Master Performance in Drumming and Percussion
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 (Drums)
When you see a
great drummer you know it straight away. You can tell by the sound, the
feel, the authority and the sheer passion behind the playing. What shines
through is the effortless mastery, the creativity, the quality and the
musicality of the performer. The conceptual teaching at the core of these
classes will give you the skills and tools to be a totally self-sufficient
and creative drummer 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 drummer. 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 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.
