Lincoln Workshops in half term.

FREE MUSIC WORKSHOPS ON 29th – 30th MAY 2008.

Access To Music (ATM) Lincoln are offering free workshops in the half term break. These courses will be in 3 key areas; Performance, Sequencing and Recording. All courses will be held at the high spec ATM Center, Clasketgate, Lincoln.

Professionals who are actively working in the music industry will run all courses. These courses will available to 14years and above,



Performance Workshop:

The performance workshop will focus on instrumentalists (Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals, and Keyboards). Areas to be covered will be; working best on your instrument and working within a band to create a song. All learners will leave with a CD of the song they have played on.



Sequencing:

The Sequencing workshop will be lead by Tommie Wincott who has had 25 professional releases and is currently working with some of the biggest record labels in Drum n Bass. These workshops will focus on using Logic to create a short piece of original music. Learners will leave with a copy of their music.



Recording:

The Recording workshop will be lead by Sean South who is currently being played on Radio 1 with his band ZedCopter. Sean has recorded many genres from classical to death metal with over 20 years experience. These workshops will focus on the running of a professional recording studio whilst recording a band and mixing the recordings. Learners will leave with a copy of the song that they recorded.



To book a placement on any of these courses please contact the ATM center on 01522 583812 or email atm.lincoln@accesstomusic.co.uk

Audio Producer Course

If your are interested in Studio Engineering & Live Sound Engineering, then this may be the course for you...

More details to follow in the new year.

VOCAL ARTIST

One year full-time courses for vocal artists who want to develop their skills as vocal performers.

You will gain skills in:
vocal development;
rehearsal skills and group work;
stagecraft/performance and recorded performance;
street dance;
contextual awareness;
business and marketing skills.
Delivery is centred around voice development, stagecraft and dance sessions conducted in dance studios and rehearsal spaces. Emphasis is on creation and refinement of performance repertoire. ATM centres are equipped with fully-fitted dance studios with wooden floors and wall mirrors.

Courses are at three levels: Level One (equivalent to GCSE Grades D-G); Level Two (equivalent to GCSE Grades A-C) and Level Three (equivalent to A Level).

Level three courses span two years and will provide you with a range of skills to either enter the music industry, or to continue your studies at Higher Education.

All courses lead to nationally-recognised, industry-relevant qualifications that have been endorsed by players in the industry.

Each course is accredited by a Rockschool Diploma for Music Practitioners. Each Diploma has been approved by the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority and tuition can be funded by the Learning & Skills Council (tuition is usually free for musicians aged 16-18 and is subsidised for others: please see Fees).

Assessment for each Diploma is through modular units which assess relevant, vocational skills. There are no exams. Each Diploma requires the completion of 8 units which generate 48 credits (based on the 10-hour credit). Diplomas have parity with GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs and are graded Pass, Merit and Distinction.

CREATIVE MUSIC PRODUCER

One year full-time courses for musicians, programmers and DJs who want to create music using technology.

You will gain skills in:
composing and arranging (remixing);
recording;
music sequencing and production (including sampling and synthesis);
business and marketing;
contextual awareness;
harmony instrument skills (playing the keyboard).
Delivery is centred around project development sessions conducted in fully-equipped technology suites and recording studios. Emphasis is on creation and refinement of recorded repertoire. ATM centres use Apple Mac music workstations running Propellorhead Reason, Emagic Logic and Ableton Live.

Courses are at three levels: Level One (equivalent to GCSE Grades D-G); Level Two (equivalent to GCSE Grades A-C) and Level Three (equivalent to A Level).

Level three courses span two years and will provide you with a range of skills to either enter the music industry, or to continue your studies at Higher Education.

Each course is accredited by a Rockschool Diploma for Music Practitioners. Each Diploma has been approved by the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority and tuition can be funded by the Learning & Skills Council (tuition is usually free for musicians aged 16-18 and is subsidised for others: please see Fees).

Assessment for each Diploma is through modular units which assess relevant, vocational skills. There are no exams. Each Diploma requires the completion of 8 units which generate 48 credits (based on the 10-hour credit). Diplomas have parity with GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs and are graded Pass, Merit and Distinction.

PERFORMIG MUSICIAN

One year full-time courses for musicians who want to perform and record their own music.

You will gain skills in:
rehearsing and band communication;
songwriting/composing;
instrumental development;
stagecraft/performance including recorded performance;
musicianship;
contextual awareness;
business and marketing.
Delivery is centred around small-group project development and instrumental skills sessions conducted in fully-equipped band rehearsal rooms. Whole group sessions provide valuable contextual and business input. ATM centres have band rehearsal rooms equipped with good-quality PAs, drum kits and backline. However, you will be expected to bring in your own instrument (guitar etc.) or drum sticks and cymbals.

Courses are at three levels: Level One (equivalent to GCSE Grades D-G); Level Two (equivalent to GCSE Grades A-C) and Level Three (equivalent to A Level).

Level three courses span two years and will provide you with a range of skills to either enter the music industry, or to continue your studies at Higher Education.

All courses lead to nationally-recognised qualifications which have been endorsed by players in the industry.

Each course is accredited by a Rockschool Diploma for Music Practitioners. Each Diploma has been approved by the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority and tuition can be funded by the Learning & Skills Council (tuition is usually free for musicians aged 16-18 and is subsidised for others: please see Fees).

Assessment for each Diploma is through modular units which assess relevant, vocational skills. There are no exams. Each Diploma requires the completion of 8 units which generate 48 credits (based on the 10-hour credit). Diplomas have parity with GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs and are graded Pass, Merit and Distinction.