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Music Theory and Musicianship (short course)

• 28 October 2024 - 2 December 2024
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• TBC (on campus)
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Sign up for a six-week course for musicians of any ability level to improve your understanding of the language of music.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ the course:

Music is a language. You can think of music theory as the ‘reading and writing’ whereas musicianship is the ‘speaking and listening’. Musicianship is all about developing the essential skills that make music feel natural, such as understanding rhythm, harmony and expression

This six-week course will cultivate practical, intuitive skills that bring your music to life, beyond the technicalities of mastering an instrument. They help you connect with music on a deeper level, training you to identify what you're hearing and respond to it instinctively.

Who are the lessons for?

Musicians of any ability level who sing or play an instrument. We also welcome musicians who make music electronically (e.g. DJs, music producers, etc). Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced musician, these lessons can be tailored to your preferences and abilities.

What should I expect?

The lessons will be approximately 50% practical (musicianship), and 50% written (theory). The two different types of learning are tailored to work together. Lessons will be taught in small groups of approx 6-8, allowing you to practise collaborative skills and to learn from other students, as well as the teacher.

Each week you will be set practical and written activities to develop your skills. You’ll need to allow around an hour each week to do these in preparation for the following week. As part of the course, you will have the option to work towards graded Music Theory exams if you wish to.

When and where?

Once you have registered your interest, the tutor will contact you to check your availability and work out the best day and time for the class. The first class will start during week commencing 28 October and continue for six consecutive weeks.

Please complete the form by the end of Monday 21 October 2024.