Music Works: Learn Today - Succeed Tomorrow

Happy New Year!

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:27:46 +0000

A very happy new year to all of our customers and friends. We’re looking forward to bringing you a great mix of 1-1s, workshops and courses to inspire and encourage your music making and music career in 2012.

2011 proved to be an exceptionally busy year for the Music Works team. Fiona supporting the development of SoundExchange, the music development agency for Essex, including designing and delivering the State of Play conference. Andy and Iain both launching new performance projects which are set to fly in 2012 and spending time developing studio projects.

During 2011 we all spent valuable time talking to industry colleagues and listening to our customers to determine where the real knowledge gaps are and developing a rock-solid programme for the education sector and private clients which we’re looking forward to sharing with you in the coming months. In other developments the team has been busy exploring consolidating its other commitments to create a new project Ngenius Music to focus on publishing and recording. With Music Works providing just the right platform for sharing our industry knowledge we’re more confident than ever that our programme will be both useful and highly relevant.

Onto coaching and for 2012 we’ve opened-up some more 1-1 slots in contemporary vocals (Andy) and piano/keyboard (Iain) – call for more information and availability.

Finally in November we were delighted to welcome a new member of staff to the team, Jordana Golbourn, who provides awesome administrative support to the Ngenius/Music Works team.

To close with an opening thought for the first week of the new year: “Even the longest journey starts with a single step.” (attributed to Lao Tzu). As you progress into the new year on your musical journey, what will yours be?

Wishing you all a peaceful, healthy and musical 2012!

Iain, Andy & Fi

Directors
Music Works

State of Play conference review

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:51:08 +0000

We had a great day at the State of Play conference on Wednesday 21st Sept organised by our own Fi Mason for SOUNDEXCHANGE the music development agency for Essex. The panel in the morning was particulary interesting. It focussed on the national State of Play – a sketch of the national music landscape as seen from the perspectives of PRS Foundation, Arts Council England, Youth Music, UK Music and the National Skills Academy Creative & Cultural.Of real note for Music Works was Rob West of NSA.He spoke about the need for training and development to be relevant to the music industry to make sure that we have a workforce that is equipped to meet the needs of the modern industry, whether on-stage, back-stage or back-office. It’s all about timely and relevant interventions: creating the right sort of learning environments and experiences at the right time and delivered by people inside the industry who’s experience and knowledge is current. Music Works is about just that.

The day was also a fabulous networking opportunity and lots of good connections were made. The music industry needs more events like this which span commercial and subsidised sectors, the live scene and education. The conference started with a statement that “today we’re starting a conversation about music in Essex”. Good call SOUNDEXCHANGE.

FREE Vocal Workshop Taster Session at High Barn Weds July 27th 8-9pm

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:53:43 +0000

The Music Works team will be heading out into deepest Essex to deliver a free one hour vocal workshop on Wednesday 27th July from 8-9pm at High Barn.

High Barn, Great Bardfield

High Barn, Great Bardfield

The workshop is a taster of the August 6&7 workshops at the Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex and will be an opportunity to meet the team and learn more about Music Works.

There’s no need to pre-book but it would be helpful to get an idea of numbers so to reserve a space or if you would like more information just email learn@music-works.net or call 01206 625562.

http://www.high-barn.com

Understanding your Voice Vocal Workshop Saturday 6th August Colchester

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:50:53 +0000

Tutors: Andy Lynham & Iain Court :: Venue: Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester. CO4 3SQ

Understanding your voice is a 1 day course that’s all about empowering you to be able to develop your own voice.

3 places remaining as of 25/07/11

You're The Voice

By the end of the day you should have a solid understanding of how the human voice actually works and the basis of all effective vocal technique. Delivered in a fun, relaxed manner, we’ll combine practical exercises with invaluable, no nonsense information.

Attending this course should be a must for anyone wanting to use or develop their singing voice and is a precursor to all the other Music Works vocal courses.

This is a group workshop and you will be expected to sing and perform exercises as a group. No one will be expected to sing solo or in front of the rest of the group on this course if they don’t wish to.

We will be covering:-

How Your Voice Actually Works
The Basis Of All Healthy Vocal Technique
Posture, Poise, Breath Control, Co-ordinated Phonation, Articulation & Resonance
How You And Others Really Perceive Your Voice
What It Means To Be A Great Singer In Todays World
How To Develop Your Own Voice & Sound
What Technology Can And Can’t Do For Your Voice
How To Make Sure That Any One To One Vocal Coaching You Have Is Right For You

Price: £90

Book now for Understanding the Voice

*16-18yrs welcome. Parental consent required.
Venue: Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex, Colchester. CO4 3SQ

** Free Parking **

http://www.essex.ac.uk/artson5/

Intro to Home Recording Workshop Sunday 7th August Colchester

admin — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:50:27 +0000

Introduction to Home Recording (Adult Learners – 16-18yrs welcome*) Sunday 7th August 2011 10am – 4:30pm
Tutors: Iain Court & Andy Lynham :: Venue: Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex, Colchester CO4 3SQ

Our Home Recording Course is all about helping you to develop the skills and knowldege you need to produce fabulous quality recordings.

No more availability. Next Production Lab course Band Clinic Sunday 11th September 2011
Whether you have a world class professional studio at you disposal or a budget setup in your bedroom the process is the same. We’ll also look at the different types of recording setup available, give you invaluable impartial advise about what kit will best meet your desired results and budget.

: Intro to Home Recording

We’ll look at the key techniques you need to get the best out of whatever setup you have.

Including Controllers, Pre-amps, microphones, effects, sound proofing and setting up the acoustics to capture fabulous natural sound.

Delivered in a relaxed and enjoyable environment, complete with a variety of home recording equipment. No previous recording experience is necessary. A great introduction to our other Music Works studio courses.

We will be covering:-

Recording Systems, Portable, Pc Vs Mac?
Choosing your DAW, What program to use? (Logic, Cubase,Pro tools)
Setting Up Your Gear, What do we need?
Soundcards,Mixers,Controllers,Monitoring
Mic Theory and Placement
Soundproofing and sound reflection
Recording Basics
Understanding the Mixer,Eq,Dynamics
Rehearsing, Getting organised for recording
Maximizing your system

Price: £90

*16-18yrs welcome. Parental consent required.

Venue: Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex, Colchester. CO4 3SQ

** Free Parking **

http://www.essex.ac.uk/artson5/