BIMM Professional Diploma in Modern Music – Bass

This course is equivalent to first year degree level study.

Course Contents

• Styles and Techniques

Genre-based performance workshops focusing on the sounds and skills found in each style as it evolved. Includes historical context,critical listening and the techniques used by the world's most influential bass players.

• Advanced Musicianship

Continuing from Styles and Techniques, this unit will enable
musicians to develop in other areas of technical study, as well as
enhancing their musical vocabulary. A disciplined approach to
regular practice is essential for success in this unit.

• Music Business

Practical music industry knowledge that will help you plan your
career. We will cover all aspects of the music industry in
comprehensive detail including record deals, publishing deals,
management, music synchronization, legal issues, copyright, music
teaching, live music, and business planning.

• Gig Preparation and AnR

Planning for key performances at local, national and international
levels. Rehearsal technique, promotion, marketing, leadership,
venues and promoters, tour management, stage management and
budgeting are all areas for study. Attention to detail and focus on how to make things happen at the highest level.

• Pre - Production

The preparation of songs to professional studio standards. Parts,
arrangement, tone and performance will all be broken down and
analyzed. This is the opportunity to put into practice what has been learned in Styles. Working to a click track will be essential.

• Live Performance Workshop

Making songs studied in Pre - Production work in a live setting.
Learning a vocabulary for communicating ideas with other musicians. Working on making sure that your band and performance is tight, well arranged and professional, and sounds like a professional band through a big PA.

• Theory and Aural Perception

A comprehensive look at how music works and the practical
application of theoretical concepts; understanding what you hear in
terms of song structure, instrumentation and harmony.

• Sight Reading Learning

Sight-reading and transcription skills that may give you the edge over the competition. The ability to sight-read and write music notation is essential for securing show gigs, teaching work and many other different engagements.

• Modules

An opportunity to focus on another specific area of development.
Choose between Backing Vocals, Easy Keyboards, Songwriting,
Easy Acoustic Guitar and Upright Bass.