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Drums - One Year Diploma (April 2012)
Drawing on years of professional experience, the Diploma in Commercial Music Performance offers you structured, ‘hands-on’ training and is packed with concepts, techniques, theory and performances, covering virtually every aspect of modern drumming.
As well as the focus on performance, this course teaches you to communicate musically and be creatively self-sufficient. The course also provides you with an understanding of how the music industry works and gives you the opportunity to study the work of the leading artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. The course is underpinned by a BTEC National Diploma and is equivalent to 2 ‘A’ levels.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Technical Development: 60 mins x 2 classes
Focuses on the mechanical, physical and ergonomic principles of hand and foot technique. You will look at co-ordination, control, speed, endurance and mobility to develop effective self-expression on the kit and apply this to the study of the essential conceptual aspects of drumming, including styles, grooves and musical feel. You will also look at the mental approach to performing and practicing. Latin Percussion sessions will develop your understanding of the principles of African, Cuban and Brazilian rhythms, and give you a sound grasp of hand percussion.
Session Styles: 60 mins x 2 classes
Will give you the tools to be totally creative in your own right. You’ll study the approaches of the great drummers and develop the dexterity and co-ordination needed to respond to any musical situation.
Pre-Production: 60 mins x 2 classes
Supports the preparation of songs for the Live Performance Workshops. Parts, arrangement, tone and performance will all be analysed, with the emphasis on simplicity being taken to a very high standard. Attention to detail is paramount. You will also work on developing your time, feel and groove with a bass tutor in a weekly rhythm-section class.
Live Performance Workshop (LPW): 120 mins
Live Performance Workshop is your chance to put it all into practice - on stage with a full band line-up. You will develop your live sound in a number of different styles, concentrating also on performing, showmanship and the right mental approach. You will learn to communicate ideas with other musicians, with the focus on a tight, well arranged and professional performance.
Sight Reading & Ear Training: 60 mins each
You will study the recognition of intervals, chords, melodies and chord progressions, forming a direct link between music you hear and what you can write. You will also cover a simple step-by-step method for learning to read and perform from music notation, and interpret charts, as required by the industry. This will enable you to communicate quickly and effectively and perform to a high level in a variety of musical situations, opening up many emplyoment opportunities throughout your career.
Music Theory: 60 mins
Explores how harmony and theory is applied in commercial music in a very practical and relevant way. You will look at building blocks of music theory and also how these are applied and expanded in a variety of musical contexts and styles.
The Music Industry: 60 mins
Gives you practical music industry knowledge that will help you plan your career. You will be taken through all aspects of the music industry, including record and publishing deals, management, music synchronisation, legal issues, copyright, music teaching, live music, business plans, etc.
Music in Context: 60 mins
Provides a history of classic artists placed in their social, historical and political context. Artists studied include Elvis Presley, Nina Simone, Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, David Bowie, Sex Pistols, Led Zeppelin, Public Enemy, Nirvana and Radiohead. Essential stylistic knowledge which will help you develop authenticity in performance.
Songwriting and Music Technology: 60 mins each
Takes you through the creative process of lyric, melody and chord writing to a final performance of your own original material. Music Technology classes introduce you to industry-standard music software packages, allowing you to build up effective backing tracks, work out solos and program your own music.
Extended Studies: 60 mins
A chance to recap and review key areas of the curriculum, as well as receiving information relating to assessments, auditions and master classes.
Total Contact Hours: 16
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