BIMM Professional Diploma in Modern Music – Drums
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It was a fine experience, I don't really get to travel around much and rest was fine.
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I have met many people here with some great minds. The course was so interesting and I have learned a lot here. The staff was friendly and helpful too
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This school is a great place to learn music and everything related to it. The university experience which could be improved is that it felt like a workshop sometimes.
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Short course
In Bristol and Brighton And Hove
Description
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The Professional Diploma is an intensive one year programme, which will help a musician reach their full potential on their instrument. In addition to the performance focus, a comprehensive understanding of the music industry and personal career planning is developed. Suitable for: Musicians with semiprofessional ability.
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About this course
* Minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSEs at C or above (including English).
* Grade 6 – 8 equivalent playing skills.
* Some music degree graduates also find this course useful for upgrading their technique to professional levels
Reviews
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It was a fine experience, I don't really get to travel around much and rest was fine.
← | →
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I have met many people here with some great minds. The course was so interesting and I have learned a lot here. The staff was friendly and helpful too
← | →
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This school is a great place to learn music and everything related to it. The university experience which could be improved is that it felt like a workshop sometimes.
← | →
Course rating
Recommended
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Björn
Doug
Maurilio Ivan Udave Viart
Ann
Charly
Course programme
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 drummers.
- 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 Rhythm Section / Jazz Drums.
Additional information
BIMM Professional Diploma in Modern Music – Drums