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When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Course Code W24MPPA05D
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

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 a band player in a safe and friendly environment. Learn effective techniques to rehearse a set of songs which you will then perform in a gig as part of a band.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Improve performance technique and musicianship
  • Advance your ability to collaborate effectively
  • Know rehearsal etiquette
  • Make easy-to-follow charts of songs
  • Transpose songs to an appropriate key for the singer
  • Explore ways of generating and developing musical ideas as a group
  • Develop the technical knowledge required in order to present your ideas effectively in a live performance situation
  • Work as part of a team to establish and work towards a creative goal

Class format and activities

• 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

Entry requirements

• An open mind when asked to explore different styles within a specific genre• At least 3 years of playing the desired instrument

What you need to know before you enrol

The Late session is the second of two classes and it may be necessary to attend the earlier time slot in order to join a band This is the second term of the course, places might be limited. Contact matti.gardner@staging.morleycollege.ac.uk for more info

What you need

• Your instrument (drum kit and guitar amps provided) and lead/s if required• A note book, preferably with manuscript paper A4• Pencil

What you can do next

Enrol for Term 3