Are you studying Music Performance & Production UAL Level 2 Diploma at Alton Campus in September? If so, you’re in the right place!
We’ve put together the following ‘Getting Ahead’ work to help you prep for your course over the summer.
We look forward to you starting College with us soon.
At different points since the 1950s different genres of music have been classified as ‘popular’ or ‘popular music’. For example, the music of Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix has been classified as ‘popular’ at certain points in pop music history despite the fact that they are now commonly known as ‘rock’ artists.
Every artist that you listen to has been inspired by others that came before. Take, for example, Kurt Cobain from Nirvana:
Listen to two of the four bands listed above. Don’t worry if you’ve never heard of them before! This is an opportunity to discover some new music. When you have chosen two bands and listened to them, think about Nirvana again.
Record or write down some ideas you have about what Nirvana and the two bands you have chosen have in common. For example, maybe both bands play ‘power chords’ on the guitar? Maybe they have a similar vocal style? What do you think Kurt Cobain would have liked about these artists?
Bring your thoughts and answers with you on your first day to discuss with your new class. We look forward to seeing you here!
John likes all sorts of music but in particular Rock, Indie, Blues, Psychedelic.
His favourite bands and artists include Led Zeppelin, PJ Harvey, Soundgarden and King Crimson.
Guitar, Bass, Vocals.
John began learning the guitar when he was 10. He fronts his own band, Vibracore, and has played in a multitude of bands over the years playing all sorts of music. He has played thousands of gigs, large and small, including Wembley stadium!
Music Performance and Production
Jazz, because it’s the most challenging music a musician can play, Frank Zappa, Field Music, Thundercat, Steve Reich, Afrobeat
Electric Bass and Guitar, Double Bass, Drums, Vocals, Piano.
European tour with band Cranes, also releasing a new album. Regular performer with agencies such as Encore, and Tailored Ents. Writes music form Arms music production
Music Performance and Production, Instrument Tuition
Alternative Rock, Jazz, Punk
Pixies, Nirvana, Alkaline Trio, Placebo
Guitar, Drums, Piano, Vocals, Bass.
Teaching guitar for 20 years, Music Performance and Sound Technology College and University education, Live Sound and Studio Work, original songwriter with Dead Authors band, Wedding band performer Rising Gravity.
Music Production.
Mixing and producing skills, recording skills, using synthesisers and samplers, music theory.
