In this lesson you’ll learn about the composition of different musical styles and explore the historical movements where they were brought to life. These skills will then be put into practice as you develop you own arrangement and compositional ability.

The studio is a second home to many songwriters and in this lesson we want for you to learn the theoretical and practical aspects to studio recording and sequencing.

Ear training is all about sharpening the ear for in-depth song analysis. In it you’ll be taught various listening and theory skills. These skills will not only teach you new ways of appreciating and understanding music, it will also help you on your way to becoming a better, more employable, musician.

It’s important to remember that there’s much more to being successful in music than your discipline alone. In this lesson you’ll learn all about the music industry and start to prepare yourself for a future within it.

Pre-Production encourages the preparation of both classic and original songs to professional standards. You’ll deconstruct songs and pay close attention to the lyrics, melody, arrangement and harmonies all in preparation for your Live Performance Workshop lesson.

This is where you get to put your hard work in Pre-Production to the test. You’ll perform your tracks with a house band, reviewing and refining your performances along the way. Doing this on a regular basis will help you become a confident, well prepared, professional performer and songwriter.

In Performance Preparation you’ll look at all of the aspects that go towards a great performance. This goes beyond LPW and you’ll be looking at all the factors that make up successful performances, such as band forming, rehearsal techniques, promotion, marketing, tour management, stage management, budgeting and more.

Extended Studies gives the opportunity to recap and expand on the information covered in the course. It’s also a great chance for us to bring guest speakers in to help further your education and ensure you’re prepared for a future in the music industry.

This lesson builds on the recording knowledge that you developed in Year 1 and pushes the subject even further, enhancing your mixing and production skills.

Music in Context is where you’ll learn about the interaction between music and society. In it you’ll track back through history and study some of the most influential artists and the impacts they’ve had on music, technology, politics and civil rights.

Music Theory is an essential component of musicianship and in this lesson you’ll learn the links between theoretical knowledge and your own compositions.

You’ll build on the skills you gained in Performance Preparation last year and apply these to a studio recording session. Band, song choice, instruments and recording techniques will all come into play as you learn what it’s like to record in a studio environment.

Pre-Production will act as the platform for your Live Performance Workshop lessons… only this year you’ll be using your own original songs and refining them in preparation for their performance.

Live Performance Workshop is still where you’ll get your chance to perform your tracks live and with a house band. You’ll learn to work with other musicians to help realise your musical ideas.

This lesson offers students the chance to undertake an investigation into an area of interest within the music industry. Whilst doing so you’ll develop your academic study skills that will help you prepare for higher level study or research.

In this year’s classes you’ll continue to explore the music industry and the different roles and functions within it. You’ll also begin working on your own business plan that will help you to forge a path into the music industry.

Much like in Year 1, Extended Studies continues to give the opportunity to expand on content covered in the course. It’s also a great chance for us to bring guest speakers in to help further your education and ensure you’re prepared for a future in the music industry.