Designed and written following 25 years experience in training musicians for the music
industry, this is the Ultimate Course in Contemporary Music Performance.

The aim – to create the ultimate modern musician. You will gain mastery of your
instrument and command skills in performance, composition, arrangement, programming
and business that will truly set you apart.

As part of the Master Performance Course you are eligible to apply for Trinity College of
Music's Professional Practice Diplomas. These are internationally recognised qualifications
from one of the world’s leading examination boards. The Diploma is titled Music Practice:
Performing and can be taken either at Associate (ATCL), or Licentiate (LTCL) levels. The
ATCL is an NQF level 4 qualification, which is equivalent to the standards expected at the
end of the first year of a degree program. LTCL is NQF level 6, the same standard as the end
of a three-year degree. The examinations take place shortly after the end of the course, and
as we are a registered examination centre for Trinity College, exams take place here at the
schools. The entry-fee for these examinations is included in the Master Performance Course
price.

Entry is through our audition process. You will be tested on your playing skills, your reading
and your knowledge of music theory. Auditions take place throughout the year. For details
and bookings call the admissions team on + 44 (0) 208 749 3131

COURSE OVERVIEW

Mastery of the Instrument (Guitar)
When you see a great guitarist you know it straight away. You can tell by the sound, the feel,
the authority and the sheer passion behind the playing. What shines through is the effortless
mastery, the creativity, the quality and the musicality of the performer. The conceptual
teaching at the core of these classes will give you the skills and tools to be a totally self-
sufficient and creative guitarist in your own right.
Advanced Concepts - 1.5 hr
Advanced Techniques -1.5 hr

Creativity & Composition
To be commercially successful, it is no longer enough to be just a great player. You need to
be multi-talented and have a strong palette of skills. In these three modules you will harness
the power of modern technology to maximise your potential, develop your creativity, write,
arrange and record your own work and present it as a finished product. The course allows
you to tailor your studies to suit your individual goals by choosing 2 of the following 3
modules.
Composing and Arranging - 1.5 hr
Programming and Sequencing - 1.5 hr
Studio and Recording - 1.5 hr

The Performance
Performance equals communication. It is not just what you play but how you play it that really
counts. It is all about the quality of the delivery - how to make a tune sound great, how to fit in
with the other musicians and deliver as a team. We will prepare you for the reality of
professional life. Every week Live Performance Workshop gives you the opportunity to hone
your performance skills.
Live performance Workshop – 2hr
Performance Showcase (every 5 weeks)
Showcase & Live Performance Workshop Preparation - 1hr
Rhythm Section Skills - 1.5 hr
Stage Techniques and Presentation - 1.5hr
Musical Directors Performance - 1hr
Performance Psychology - 2 sessions per term

Theory
To be able to express yourself fully as a musician, whether to write or arrange your own
material or to communicate effectively and credibly with other musicians, you will need a
comprehensive knowledge of music’s unique language. In the following three modules, you
will understand music theory and its practical applications in an effective way. You will also
develop strong reading skills and highly attuned musical ears:
Harmony and Theory -1.5 hr
Aural - 1hr
Sight Reading - 1hr

Business
This module is about how to get into the business and most importantly, how to stay there.
You will learn the rules of how the industry works and how to access the essential income
streams of publishing, recording, performing, merchandising and image rights. You will
study copyright, the law and how stay in control of your destiny. You will also study self-
marketing, the essentials of self-employment, how to present yourself in an effective
biography as well as how to compile a professional promotional pack.

The Business of Music - 1hr

One-on-one Private Lessons
This is a unique feature. No other contemporary performance course in Europe currently
offers private lessons as an integral part of the course. Focus on your needs and skills with
a teacher. We give an allocation of lessons that you can use throughout the year as you
wish, within our private lesson timetable.

Ensemble Performance
For the students on the Master Performance Course, our group of schools runs an
ensemble performance band. We hand pick the very best players through an audition. The
selected students will be offered the chance to represent the schools at events, open days,
shows, etc… and will be presented to the industry at large.

Practice
We give you individual and collective practice time in our superbly equipped studios. This is
inclusive in the course fees.

Master Classes
Through our Master Class programme you will have unparalleled access to some of the
best in the business. We invite musicians, singers, record companies, agents, producers,
musical directors and business executives.

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