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18 September 2024 - 4 December 2024 ( 22 hours, 11 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
Can you play a pop instrument but have not yet taken your first steps towards forming a band? Don’t just play on your own with backing tracks - come and learn how to develop as an band player in a safe and friendly environment. Learn effective techniques to rehearse a range music which you will then perform in a gig. Please note: this is the Early band session. In order to form viable groups, it may be necessary to ask musicians to move to the Late band session (7.30-9.30pm).
• Listen to tutor presentation, explanation and presentation• Guided analytical listening and group discussion• Work in a dynamic, creative and supportive environment• Learn to plan evaluate songs in lead sheet form• Use recordings from workshops to improve group rehearsal and individual practice techniques• With the aid of the tutor, explore the stylistic boundaries of a chosen genre
• A willingness to listen to others views• An open mind when asked to explore different styles within a specific genre• At least 3 years of playing the desired instrument
There is a slight requirement to engage a certain amount of energy on stage once or twice per Term, and occasionally in the workshops.
• Your instrument (drum kit and guitar amps provided) and lead/s if required• A note book, preferably with manuscript paper A4• Pencil
