If you are uncertain which level would be suitable, please visit our ‘Choose Your Level’ page for some rough guidelines or call us on 01372 740 300.
A 10% discount is available on all workshops if payment is made in advance of the course date. Alternatively, payment can be made in instalments as detailed below. The price in brackets indicates the deposit required by the start date of the course and then the balance due by 1st June.
Next Term: Summer
There are no workshops Monday 27th March – Sunday 2nd June.
Foundation
Level: Beginners, age 11-17
For: Guitar, drums
Dates: Sat 27th April – Sat 6th July (10 weeks)
Time: 10:30-11:30 (60 minutes)
Instalment Price: £160 (£100 & £60)
Advance Price: £144
An introductory workshop for guitar and drums that will give students all the basic music knowledge to play their chosen instrument.
As well as basic theory, the Foundation workshop also includes a number of song studies and live performance sessions to get young musicians playing in a band as soon as possible.
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Intermediate
Level: Intermediate, age 11-17
For: Guitar, drums
Dates: Sat 27th April – Sat 6th July (10 weeks)
Time: 09:30-10:30 (60 minutes)
Instalment Price: £160 (£100 & £60)
Advance Price: £144
The follow on from the Foundation workshop, Intermediate allows students to expand on their existing skills and further their playing abilities while still taking part in live performance sessions.
As well as practical theory, students will learn a number of classic and contemporary rock songs that they can add to their existing song library.
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Realistic Rock Band
Level: Intermediate + age 11-17
For: Guitar, drums, bass, vocals
Dates: Sat 27th April – Sat 6th July (10 weeks)
Time: 11:30 am-13:00 (90 minutes)
Instalment Price: £230 (£130 & £100)
Advance Price: £207
A more challenging workshop for intermediate level musicians, focused on band skills, set list building and live performance. Students will learn 6-8 songs including lead and solo parts and are encouraged to try out backing vocals.
Suitable as a follow on from Intermediate- students are expected to be able to read guitar/bass/drum tab and need a basic understanding of their instrument, including chord/note names for guitarist and bass players and standard drum grooves for drummers. Please contact us for advice if you are uncertain if this course is suitable.
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A&R
Level: Intermediate-advanced, age 11-17
For: Guitar, drums, bass, vocals
Dates: Sat 27th April – Sat 6th July (10 weeks)
Time: 13:00-14:30 (90 minutes)
Instalment Price: £230 (£130 & £100)
Advance Price: £207
Songwriting for young musicians. The workshop includes a number of sessions focused on different aspects of songwriting such as hooks and riffs, melodies and arrangements and gives students the opportunity to form bands and write their own songs.
Suitable as a follow on from Realistic Rock Band and all intermediate and advanced group lessons or as recommended by Realistic Rock.