The Institute of Contemporary
Music Performance
Mon 23rd Nov at 5pm
'Introduction to Songwriting'
We’ll explore the nature of songs, outline common stages in the songwriting process, and attempt collaborative songwriting.
Bring your instrument, if you have one, and a pen and notebook.
Tue 24th Nov at 5pm
'A&R and the Digital Revolution'
An intro to one of the hottest topics in the music industry today: the drastic changes to the A&R process caused by recent tech developments and the digital revolution.
Tue 24th Nov at 5pm
'What Makes a Great Performance?'
Explore the elements that make a performance exceptional, shedding valuable light on stagecraft, ensemble communication, musicality and flair.
Wed 25th Nov at 5pm
'What Makes a Good Mix?'
Get hands-on with producing electronic music using Logic Pro and Ableton Live, learning ‘in the box’ production techniques in the process that can be used to inspire your art.
Thu 25th Nov at 5pm
'Exploring Creativity'
Explore the importance of not only having ‘terrible’ ideas, but also celebrating them as part of your creative journey – a key component of your first year on the BACM programme.
Fri 26th Nov at 5pm
'What Makes a Great Performance?'
This session will focus on areas to immediately improve your performance skills, and introduce you to the shared learning partnership model that embodies this programme.
