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Music Workshops

Play and Perform

This eight-week course is designed for musicians (instrumentalists only) of all levels to focus on key aspects involved in musical performance. The course will cover arrangement, improvisation, dynamics and musical style. You will focus on two pieces as a group and a third piece of your own choice.

Wed 18:00 - 21:00, 07/09/2011 - 19/10/2011, 8 weeks, £149, Q0JAZ1-MP01
Wed 18:00 - 21:00, 21/04/2012 - 02/06/2012, 8 weeks, £149, Q0JAZ1-MP04

That's Jazz - Part 1 - Saturday

Learn to play Jazz with this six-week course which provides a comprehensive understanding of jazz harmony, melody, rhythm and improvisation. Two jazz pieces will be selected and worked on in small groups with attention given to the players' instrumental role. (Instrumentalists only)

Sat 10:30 - 15:00, 05/11/2011 - 10/12/2011, 6 weeks, £149, Q0JAZ1-MP02

That's Jazz - Part 2 - Saturday

Following on from part one, this six-week course looks deeper into jazz harmony, melody, rhythm and improvisation.

Sat 10:30 - 15:00, 25/02/2012 - 31/03/2012, 6 weeks, £149, Q0JAZ1-MP03

Drum Workshop - Saturday

Professional drummer/Clinician Robert Brian (played with Siouxsie Sioux, Peter Gabriel, Jamie Cullum) will guide you through his one-day masterclass and demonstrate what drummers need to focus on to get a better musical understanding of their instrument. The masterclass will help drummers to improve their technique and musicality through practice pad and drum kit exercises.

Sat 11:00 - 15:00, 12/11/2011 - 12/11/2011, 1 day, £42, Q0DRM1-MP01
Sat 11:00 - 15:00, 25/02/2012 - 25/02/2012, 1 day, £42, Q0DRM1-MP02
Sat 11:00 - 15:00, 21/04/2012 - 21/04/2012, 1 day, £42, Q0DRM1-MP03

Balkan - Folk & World Music Workshop - Saturday

Led by Bath's very own folk heroes, Inu, this workshop will look at traditional Balkan music, its melody forms, rhythm patterns and chord possibilities.

Sat 11:00 - 15:00, 21/04/2012 - 21/04/2012, 1 day, £42, Q0FWM1-MP03

Bhangra - Folk & World Music Workshop - Saturday

Led by local folk hero, Marick Baxter, and RSVP's very own Jeevan Singh, this workshop will look at traditional Bhangra music, its melody forms and rhythm patterns.

Sat 11:00 - 15:00, 21/01/2012 - 21/01/2012, 1 day, £42 Q0FWM1-MP02

Irish - Folk & World Music Workshop - Saturday

Led by local folk hero, Marick Baxter, this workshop for instrumentalists will look at traditional Irish music. You will learn to play its melody forms, rhythm patterns and chord possibilities.

Sat 11:00 - 15:00, 15/10/2011 - 15/10/2011, 1 day, £42, Q0FWM1-MP01
Sat 11:00 - 15:00, 19/05/2012 - 19/05/2012, 1 day, £42, Q0FWM1-MP04

Music with Logic Pro 8 - Part 1

This seven-week course will provide an excellent introduction to the basics of Apple Logic 8. On the course you will learn how to make a basic song, edit your own songs and utilise the features of this industry standard program. Prior to starting this course, learners should possess and be able to apply a good understanding in the use of Apple Mac computers or have successfully completed the Introduction to Apple Mac Computers.

Wed 18:00 - 20:00, 05/10/2011 - 23/11/2011, 7 weeks, £69, Q8MML1-MP01

Music with Logic Pro 8 - Part 2

In this seven-week intermediate level course, you will learn more advanced features in Logic including drum programming, sequencing of backing tracks (including basic arranging techniques), mixing and making a CD. Learners should have successfully completed part one before they attempt this level.

Wed 18:00 - 20:00, 18/01/2012 - 07/03/2012, 7 weeks, £69, Q8MML1-MP02

Music with Logic Pro 8 - Part 3

Apple Certified Trainer and experienced electronic music producer Adam Wedge (www.soundcloud.com/djwedge) will deliver a masterclass on the professional working methods of the computer music producer. Along the way, he will reveal real-world techniques for mixing, editing, and producing, and share professional secrets for streamlining production workflows and constructing a mix to meet the most exacting standards. Experienced Logic users will find invaluable methods for manipulating tempo and pitch, fine-tuning audio and MIDI tracks, sampling audio, synthesising sounds, managing work flow, and getting the most out of Logic's audio instruments and plugins.

Wed 18:00 - 20:30, 18/04/2012 - 30/05/2012, 7 weeks, £75, Q8MML1-MP03

Recording Techniques - Part 1

In this seven-week course you will learn to record simple instruments and microphones into Apple Logic and Pro tools. You will also learn to record using basic microphone techniques. This course is aimed at those interested in recording at home and will be based in our main recording studio. You will learn how to record drums, pianos, vocals and guitars. Prior to starting this course, you should possess and be able to apply a good understanding in the use of Apple Mac computers or have successfully completed the Apple Mac Computers - Introduction (Music) course.

Mon 18:00 - 20:00, 03/10/2011 - 21/11/2011, 7 weeks, £69, Q8RET1-MP01

Recording Techniques - Part 2

In this seven-week course you will explore recording using the features of a mixing desk, basic signal routing and processing for a professional sound and some advanced microphone techniques, produce and mix a track. You should have successfully completed part one before attempting this level.

Mon 18:00 - 20:00, 16/01/2012 - 05/03/2012, 7 weeks, £69, Q8RET1-MP02

For further information

If you need help or answers to specific questions please contact the Student Advice Centre on 01225 312191 ext 715/716 or email info@citybathcoll.ac.uk

To enrol

You can enrol on this course
by telephone call 01225 328720,
by post, download this Part-time Enrolment Form and send to Student Advice Centre, City Bath College, Avon Street, Bath BA1 1UP
in person, visit the Student Advice Centre in the main Macaulay Building, accessed from St James Street West or Avon Street.
Please see how to enrol for more detailed information.

Please note

To avoid disappointment, please make sure you enrol on your chosen course early.
Decisions regarding running or cancelling a course are made one week prior to the start of the course. If a course is cancelled, you will be informed and refunded in full.

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