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Guitar Courses
"At last, a real school for real players...BIMM rocks!" - Ace (Skunk Anansie) We take guitar playing very seriously. The guitar tutors at BIMM live and breathe guitar. Learning with us is not just about being presented with information that you can get from a video! It's about spending time with professionals in a working environment. These players will give you personal feedback on your development and will push you to reach your full potential. Plus, whatever course you take, you will study a Music Business module.
Courses:
BA (Hons) in Professional Musicianship |
Foundation Degree in Professional Musicianship |
BIMM Cert HE in Professional Musicianship (Music Performance) |
BIMM Artist Development Diploma |
BIMM Total Guitar Summer School |
BIMM Metal Hammer Summer School
BA (Hons) in Professional Musicianshipwith University of Sussex The BA Honours programme is both academically and musically challenging. There is a focus on live performance, technique, songwriting and stylistic development in addition to research and project work. Students undertake professional work during the course of their studies. Degree Graduates have achieved chart successes, session work with major artists, professional teaching work and made appearances as session players on all the major TV music shows.
Entry Requirements:
- BIMM Professional Diploma at Merit or above; or equivalent level 4 qualification.
- Successful completion of the first year of an external Undergraduate Music programme of at least 120 credits.
- 2 A-levels at Grade C or equivalent (160 UCAS tariff points).
- Grade 8 instrumental or equivalent practical skills.
- APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) can result in direct entry to year two for applicants with appropriate HND or equivalent plus relevant professional experience.
- All applicants are interviewed individually - a strong work ethic and career focus alongside a willingness to engage in academic as well as vocational study will be a definite advantage for applicants on this demanding course.
- Call now on 0844 2 646 666 or email info@bimm.co.uk
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Foundation Degree (Arts) in Professional Musicianship (UCAS: W310)with University of Sussex Location BIMM Brighton Entry Requirements The majority of successful applicants will have CCC grades at A Level or an MMM profile in the BTEC National Diploma (200-240 UCAS points). However the minimum requirement for entry is EE grades at A Level or PP at National Diploma Level (80 UCAS points). - Applicants are also required to have performing ability equivalent to Trinity Grade 6-8, together with Grade 5 or equivalent level music theory.
- Applicants will be interviewed and auditioned at BIMM Brighton, and in addition to receiving the UCAS application BIMM will make decisions based upon the whole application, the assessment and the qualifications. We also look for an enthusiasm for performing combined with a strong professional work ethic and career focus. These will all be seen as definite advantages for prospective students.
- Applications are welcomed from mature students with relevant professional experience and an aptitude/willingness to undertake a course of study at HE level.
Course Overview The Foundation Degree in Professional Musicianship (Arts) is a two-year course, which aims to equip musicians with the key practical, theoretical and business skills required for a long-term career in the music industry. Validated by the University of Sussex, the BIMM Brighton Foundation Degree integrates vocational skills in music performance with academic study and work-based learning. By studying on the programme you will work towards achieving the following aims: - The development of professional-level performance skills in a wide variety of styles for your chosen instrument: drums, guitar, bass or vocals.
- The opportunity to undertake work experience in the music industry.
- The acquisition of personal transferable skills such as team-work, communication and presentation skills, academic research and study skills, and self-management.
- A thorough understanding of the career paths available within the music industry.
The course is composed of 13 modules, which provide a strong balance of instrumental, practical and academic study. Call now on 0844 2 646 666 or email info@bimm.co.uk for more details
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BIMM Cert HE in Professional Musicianship (Music Performance)Location BIMM Brighton validated* by University of Sussex Course Overview The Cert HE in Professional Musicianship is an intensive one year programme, aimed at musicians with semi-professional ability, and designed to help you reach your full potential on your instrument or voice. It acts as the first year of a 3-year BA (Hons) degree in Professional Musicianship from the University of Sussex. In addition to focusing on performance, you will enhance your instrumental / vocal skills, gain a comprehensive understanding of the music industry, and develop a personal career plan. Course Contents * | Unit | Description | Techniques
| Closely linked to Essential Styles, this module is designed to develop your technical ability in an applied way, to facilitate enhancement of your musical vocabulary. A disciplined approach to regular practice is the key to success here, so the structuring of a focused and workable practice routine will be essential. | | Essential Styles | Genre-based performance workshops designed to increase your knowledge of the sounds and skills associated with different styles of music. This expertise is invaluable for anyone wishing to become a successful studio or touring musician. Topics include instrumentation and harmony, historical context, aural perception, song structure, and associated techniques as used by the world’s most influential artists. | | Music Business and Study Skills | Designed to give you a practical knowledge of the workings of the music industry, this module will help you make informed choices about your career. All aspects of the music industry are covered in comprehensive detail. Topics include recording and publishing contracts, artist management, music synchronization, music law, copyright, music teaching, live music, and business planning. This module also includes a study skills element, designed to equip you with the academic skills you’ll need for Higher Education study. | | Artist Development and Entrepreneurship | Here you will develop an understanding of exactly what it takes to become a professional artist. This module dissects every aspect of live performance at local, national and international levels. You will learn how to make the correct decisions that could give you or your band the edge in one of the most competitive industries in the world. You’ll also learn how to use the specific skills that will enable you to run your own business as a performer, songwriter or other music business entrepreneur. Rehearsal technique, promotion, marketing, leadership, tour management, stage management and budgeting are all areas for study, all with the attention to detail needed to make things happen at the highest level. | | Live Performance Workshop | This module is all about the preparation of songs to professional standards, and then made to work in a live setting. Parts, arrangement, tone, feel, and performance will all be broken down and analysed in detail, with aspects such as musical communication, performance ability, and how to sound great through a big-PA addressed in live performance. | | Music Theory and Notation | A comprehensive study of the theory behind the music, including practical applications of theoretical concepts. This module will also facilitate the development of your sight-reading ability and transcription skills, to better prepare you for the range of musical situations you’re likely to encounter and give you the edge over the competition. |
* Any information in the prospectus and on our website is believed to be correct but is not part of any agreement with parents/students and the Institute. Courses and course content are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change. Progression Route BA (Hons) in Professional Musicianship Year 2 * Subject to validation in 2011
Entry Requirements:
- Must have a minimum 160 UCAS tariff points (2 A levels at C or above/MM at BTEC Level 3) AND 5 GCSEs at C or above including English.
- Grade 6-8 equivalent playing skills, Semi-professional performance and/or studio experience.
- Strong career focus.
- Mature applicants (19+) who do not have A Levels (or equivalent) yet are strong players can be considered for APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experience Learning).
- Call now on 0844 2 646 666 or email info@bimm.co.uk
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BIMM Artist Development Diploma in Modern MusicLocation BIMM Brighton Course Overview This course is equivalent to 2 ‘A’ levels. It is designed for players with solid ability, but who may need help in becoming fully rounded musicians. This course is all about ‘getting out there’, being seen and heard and gaining the confidence of a professional musician. A fundamental understanding of the music industry is developed alongside performance and technical skills. Course Contents * | Unit | Description | | Technical Development | A good technique is essential if a more efficient and accurate execution of musical ideas is the aim. Musicians will be taken through a logical technical study path, in order to facilitate better technique. Areas such as scale knowledge, right and left hand technique, rhythm playing, picking styles, the CAGED chord system, and Modes will all be addressed. | | Session Styles | A study of the sounds and styles of some of the worlds’ most influential guitarists. Artists such as Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, George Harrison, Keith Richards, Eddie Van Halen, The Edge, John Frusciante and Nile Rogers are all included for study, in order to broaden the range of the student’s stylistic knowledge. | | Pre Production | This lecture encourages the preparation of songs to the standard of a professional band/artist. 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. | | Live Performance Workshop (LPW) | This unit is about making the songs studied in Pre-Production work in a live setting. Learning to communicate ideas with other musicians, with the focus on a tight, well arranged and professional performance. | | Sight Reading & Ear Training | Sharpening your ear. Learning sight reading skills that will give musicians the edge over the competition. The ability to sight-read music notation is essential for securing show gigs, teaching work and many other engagements in the music industry. | | Music Theory | A comprehensive look at music theory and the practical application of theoretical concepts, essential for writing, arranging and understanding the science behind the song. | | The Music Industry | Practical music industry knowledge that will help you plan your career. Musicians 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 | 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 develop authenticity in performance. | | Performance Preparation | Planning for key performances at local and national level. Rehearsal technique, promotion, marketing, leadership, venues and promoters, tour management, stage management and budgeting are all studied. | | Extended Studies | A chance to recap and review key areas of the curriculum, as well as receiving information relating to assessments, auditions and guests. |
* Any information in the prospectus and on our website is believed to be correct but is not part of any agreement with parents/students and the Institute. Courses and course content are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change. Progression Route BIMM Cert HE in Professional Musicianship or BIMM Foundation Degree in Professional Musicianship.
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum entry requirement for this course is 4 GCSE’s at C or above (including English).
- Grade 4 – 6 equivalent playing skills.
- Other instruments, band work and songwriting also an advantage
- Bring your demos when you audition!
- Call now on 0844 2 646 666 or email info@bimm.co.uk for more details
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BIMM Total Guitar Summer School
Four day intensive summer school tuition for Guitar, Bass, Drums and Vocals. To register interest in the BIMM summer schools please call 0844 2 646 666 or email info@bimm.co.uk quoting BIMM Summer Schools. Course Features: - Develop your own personal practise routine with the help of professional tutors.
- Intensive Technical Development and indie/pop/rock/blues/funk– styles work outs taught by top UK session players.
- Live Performance Workshop under the guidance of experienced pro players using a pro backline and PA system.
Artists covered include: Deftones, The Killers, Kings Of Leon, Oasis, Bloc Party, Babyshambles, The White Stripes, Kaiser Chiefs, Funeral For A Friend, Lost Prophets, Enter Shikari, Fightstar, Paramore, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alice In Chains, Guns N Roses, Biffy Clyro, Pink Floyd, Muse, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, At The Drive In, The Kooks, Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys, Feeder, Led Zeppelin, Lenny Kravitz, Jimi Hendrix, Queen, U2, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Eric Clapton and more... Star Tutors and Special Guests include members of : Skindred, Nevermore, Ghost of a Thousand, Reef, Paul Weller, Testament, Prodigy, Hundred Reasons, Sikth, Therapy, Pitchshifter, This is Menace, Blue Aeroplanes, Carl Palmer, Biomechanical, Gay Dad, CSS, Skunk Anansie, Paul Weller, Cooper Temple Clause, Total Guitar Magazine, Guitarist Magazine, Rhythm Magazine, and more * Please note this is subject to change. For more information call now on 0844 2 646 666 or email info@bimm.co.uk
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BIMM Metal Hammer Summer School
To register interest in BIMM's summer schools please call 0844 2 646 666 or email info@bimm.co.uk quoting BIMM Summer Schools. Four day intensive tuition for Guitar, Bass, Drums and Vocals. Course Features: - Develop your own personal practice routine with the help of professional tutors.
- Intensive Technical Development and rock/metal – styles work outs taught by top UK session players.
- Live Performance Workshop under the guidance of experienced pro players using a pro backline and PA system.
Artists covered Include: Metallica, Trivium, Down, Iron Maiden, Slayer, Lamb of God, Airbourne, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Gallows, System of a Down, Mastadon, Kiss, Rammstein, Steel Panther, Cancer Bats, Devildriver, Clutch, Skindred, Porcupine Tree, Bring Me The Horizon, Dragonforce, Saxon, Megadeath, 36 Crazy Fists, Bullet For My Valentine, Sikth, Therapy, Slipknot and more... Star Tutors and special guests include: Skindred, Nevermore, Ghost of a Thousand, Testament, Reef, Biomechanical, Prodigy, Slaves To Gravity, Hundred Reasons, Sikth, Therapy, Pitchshifter, Carl Palmer, This is Menance, Total Guitar Magazine, Rhythm Magazine and more.... * Please note this is subject to change. "Learn some bone crushing metal tracks and perform them as a band with a full sound and lighting rig. Get lessons, tips and advice from BIMM's expert tutors and from the special guests who have toured with/ been members of some of the biggest metal bands around. Take your talent to the stage and see exactly how the pro's do it!" Jamie Hunt -Biomechanical 'If you want to learn how to rock like a pro, there is no other place to be this summer." Jason Bowld - International Session Drummer For more information call now on 0844 2 646 666 or email info@bimm.co.uk
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Music BusinessWhatever course you take at BIMM, everyone gets a chance to study a Music Business module. After all, Music Business classes are where we show you how you can make a living from doing what you love - and you won’t want to miss out on that! The Music Business modules at BIMM are designed to help you make a living as a player, a songwriter or in any of the other career paths available. We look at what it takes to get your band or music project into shape and how you can present your work like a true professional. We explain how to find and approach the right labels, publishers, managers and PR people; and we cover every important aspect of the business from the impact of the Internet to music teaching, from film and television soundtracks to working in live music. Every teacher on this course has a long CV, masses of useful contacts, and many years of experience in the industry that they are happy to share in class or on a one-to-one basis in tutorials. Most of all we make sure that everyone has a lot of fun on the way, and regularly spice up classes with top level guests from all aspects of the business. You’ll never have a better chance to find out how this industry works and how to carve your own place in it.
BIMM Tutorial ProgrammeBIMM has a unique tutorial programme which is tailored to meet the needs of students at each level of the curriculum. The aim of the BIMM tutorial programme is to support every student to get the most out of their time with us and to achieve at the highest level, personally, academically and professionally. The tutorial programme includes the following: Induction Tutorial This first meeting will be an opportunity for us to begin to get to know you and find out what your ambitions are and what your career plan is and, most importantly, to identify any needs you may have in terms of additional learning support. During this session the tutor will fill in an Induction Review sheet to record your discussion and you will be given a copy of this. If you need a follow up meeting about Learning Support or any other issues this will be set up for you in your first couple of weeks at BIMM by our Head of Quality and Student Support. Career Action Planning Tutorials During your course you are encouraged to book in for a Career Action Planning Tutorial with either your Head of Department or another member of the team. These are a UNIQUE aspect of the BIMM experience which enables you to have intensive one-to-one meetings at least once a term with highly experienced professionals who know about the music business, because they have lived it. Our Head of Student Support and Quality monitors the uptake of these and will chase those of you who do not take advantage of the CAP Programme to make sure you don't miss out! Pastoral Tutorials At BIMM we also have a Pastoral Tutorial system. This works to help you deal with any issues that might get in the way of succeeding at BIMM e.g., medical, financial, accommodation or other personal issues. These tutorials are here to help you achieve your potential - please use them efficiently! For more information call BIMM on 0844 2 646 666 or email info@bimm.co.uk
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