Demystifying music workshops

Good sounding singing - 

Easy steps to sounding better.

This session will give everyone some real gems that will change the way they see their voice and the way they sing!

 

Creating harmony (harmonising) - 

Breaking down basic harmony for vocalists and musicians.

Both singers and musicians will learn the principles of harmony and how to work them out effectively for themselves.

 

Practice makes perfect - 

How to get the best out of your practice time. We will also be looking at how to deal with mood-swings, perfectionism, and working with others.

The key to improving is focused practice and this session will aid you to find focus and apply it even when your best intentions are being challenged.

 

PA for Practically Anyone - 

Tour a mixing desk. Find out how to communicate with a sound engineer.

Ever been daunted looking at a mixing desk? We will teach you what all those buttons do and we will show you what it is like to be on either side of the mixing desk and explain how best to communicate with a sound engineer for optimum results.

 

Making sense of theory - Notation

The essential music theory that you need to know when learning to play an instrument/sing. What you really need to know to make better sense of it all.

For those wanting to learn to read music notation, we will teach you what you really need to know in a way that you really need to know it, and you will never forget.

Making sense of theory - Chords/playing by ear

The essential music theory that you need to know when learning to play an instrument/sing. What you really need to know to make better sense of it all.

For those wanting to read chord names and charts and to understand how to play by numbers we will teach you the essential principles.

 

The style file - 

A breakdown of the various elements that forge some of the most well-known/well-loved styles/genres. 

Perfect for those looking into music production or live performing (instrumentalists and vocalists). Find out how various styles sound the way that they do and ways to recreate those vibes.

 

For those who are complete beginners:  You do not need to have any musical background or understanding about music to come to a 'Demystifying music' workshop. You will be supplied with plenty of information to help you remember what you learnt and there is NO need for you to bring a dictionary to help you through the day, everything will be explained in plain English. 

 

For those who are currently learning: We teach music from a feel perspective. You will see how different things work together in the bigger picture. You will be taught new things and gain a wider perspective.

 

For those who are experienced: You may be experienced in one area but not another, so there are workshops that you may benefit more from than others. However, even the experienced may benefit from coming to sessions that they think they know all there is to know about. Because we believe in taking the lid off and challenging peoples perceptions, so be ready to be challenged by a whole new perspective on things. 

 

For an agreed additional fee, workshops can be designed to meet your specific requirements. You might want a particular instrument or style taught. This can be done.