BIMM Professional Diploma in Modern Music – Vocals
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Short course
In Brighton And Hove and Bristol
Description
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The Professional Diploma is an intensive one year programme, which will help musicians reach their full potential. In addition to the performance focus, a comprehensive understanding of the music industry and personal career planning is developed. Suitable for: Vocalists 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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I had a great learning experience and they offered good support, and teaching is what I learned and enjoyed with them. It was a great experience in all.
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It has been so much fun. I met many like-minded people. I have learned many new things and I have been so optimistic from the very beginning
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The staff is amazing at BIMM. The university is amazing and the staff is friendly and supportive. U am more confident than before. I can't recommend this university enough. It is a great place to learn and have fun
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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 vocalists.
- Advanced Musicianship
Continuing from Styles and Techniques, vocalists will be taken
through an advanced technical study path taking in how the voice
works, correct usage and improved vocal abilities. Technical
exercises will include: warming up, breathing, tone production, volume control, vibrato, extending range etc.
- 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, Songwriting, Easy Acoustic Guitar and Easy Keyboards.
Additional information
BIMM Professional Diploma in Modern Music – Vocals