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Keyboard Courses
"This is a hand's on, in your face, Rock n Roll Keyboard course. It's a must for anyone who is serious about a career in this profession." - Paul Englishby (Film and Theatre Composer)
Ian Sillett, BIMM Keyboards tutor, said: "There are exciting times ahead at BIMM for individuals who are serious about a career in music. This Keyboard course is for 'real' organic players, strictly no computers or music IT! This is for live musicians and features real piano, organ, Hammond and analogue synths - back to the old-school!"
The course content features intensive technical development and analysis of the keyboard greats from Stevie Winwood to Jon Lord, plus keyboard-powered bands such as The Charlatans, Coldplay and Pink Floyd. Students will also be expected to perform in many live band performance situations with other musicians, whilst also taking theory, sight reading and business studies classes, ensuring players gain a firm grounding as professionals in the music industry. Also just added - Electronic Composition. This brand new addition to the keyboard course looks at Electronica, from Kraftwerk to Air, Depeche Mode to Hot Chip. You will learn how sounds were created, analyse the compositional techniques and use these ideas to write your own music. This module is the perfect way to hone your part writing for your original music, creating interesting sounds and melodies for your live playing.
Courses:
BIMM Professional Diploma in Modern Music. |
Summer School
BIMM Professional Diploma in Modern Music.Location BIMM Brighton Course Overview This course is equivalent to first year degree level study and designed for musicians with semi- professional ability. The Professional Diploma is an intensive one year programme, which will help a musician reach their full potential on their instrument. In addition to the performance focus, a comprehensive understanding of the music industry and personal career planning is developed. Course Contents* | Unit | Description | | Styles and Techniques | Genre-based performance workshops focusing on the sounds and skills found in each style as it evolved. Includes historical context, critical listening and the techniques used by the world’s most influential keyboard players. | | Advanced Musicianship | Continuing from Styles and Techniques, this unit will enable musicians to develop in other areas of technical study, as well as enhancing their musical vocabulary. A disciplined approach to regular practice is essential for success in this unit. | | Music Business | Practical music industry knowledge that will help you plan your career. We will cover all aspects of the music industry in comprehensive detail including record deals, publishing deals, management, music synchronization, legal issues, copyright, music teaching, live music, and business planning. | | Artist Development | Planning of key performances at local, national and international levels. Rehearsal technique, promotion, marketing, leadership, venues and promoters, tour management, stage management and budgeting are all areas for study. Attention to detail and focus on how to make things happen at the highest level. | | Pre Production | The preparation of songs to professional studio standards. Parts, arrangement, timbre and song structure will all be broken down and analysed. This is the opportunity to put into practice what has been learned in Styles and Techniques. Working to a click track will be essential. Commitment to delivery will also be focused on. | | Live Performance Workshop (LPW) | Making songs studied in Pre-Production work in a live setting. Learning a vocabulary for communicating ideas with other musicians. Working on making sure that your band and performance is tight, well arranged and professional, and sounds like a professional band through a big PA. | | Theory and Aural Perception | A comprehensive look at how music works and the practical application of theoretical concepts; understanding what you hear in terms of song structure, instrumentation and harmony. | | Sight Reading | Learning sight-reading and transcription skills that may give you the edge over the competition. The ability to sight-read and write music notation is essential for securing show gigs, teaching work and many other different engagements. | | Modules | An opportunity to focus on an additional area of development relevant to your chosen discipline, for example, Vintage Keyboards. |
* 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 In to Industry, or appropriate Higher Education study.
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSEs at C or above, including English.
- Grade 6 – 8 equivalent playing skills.
For more information:
BIMM Total Guitar Summer SchoolFour day intensive tuition for Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals and Keys. Course Features: - Develop your own personal practise routine with the help of professional tutors.
- Intensive Technical Development and indie/pop/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: Duffy, Lenny Kravitz, The Killers, Kings Of Leon, Oasis, Bloc Party, Babyshambles, The White Stripes, Foals, Kaiser Chiefs, The Kooks, Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys, Feeder, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, U2, Queen and Eric Clapton.
*Star Tutors have included members of: Mark Richardson (Feeder), Toy (The Faders), Alex Dickson (Robbie Williams), Kenwyn House (Reef), Alonza Bevan (Kulashaker/Johnny Marr), Kate Cameron (Fat Boy Slim), Billie Godfrey (Beverley Knight), Geoffrey Williams (Michael Jackson), Guthrie Govan (Asia/Guitar Techniques), Steve Allsworth (Ronan Keating/Total Guitar), Vinnie Lammi (Mel C/Spice Girls), Dave Neil (Rooster), Andy Norton (The Crimea), Loz (Kerrang! Radio) and James Hester (Malakai/Drummer Magazine). * Please note this is subject to change.
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 you 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!
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