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Music
Music
We offer a wide range of part-time,
evening and weekend music courses.
You can learn to play a variety of
instruments, explore jazz, improve
your singing or musicianship and
develop your production skills in
our professionally-equipped music
technology studio.
Auditions and advice:
If your course is starred (*) you need
to attend an informal advice/audition
session, or a specialist audition.
Times and days are listed below,
no appointment is necessary unless
otherwise stated.
Please have something prepared
to play or sing, bring sheet music
and your instrument (if applicable).
Advice/auditions run weekly
during term time for courses
in this prospectus:
Tue 17:30–18:30, room 212
Wed 12:30–13:30, room 208
Wed 17:30–18:30, rooms 208 and 211
Thu 17:30–18:30, room 208
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How to enrol
– Online at www.citylit.ac.uk
– Call us on 020 7831 7831
– Pop in and enrol in person
– Fill in and post the enrolment form
in the back of this brochure
Specialist auditions
City Opera auditions for summer term
Please contact music@citylit.ac.uk for
information and audition time.
Music foundation 1 and 2, Access to
HE diploma, Diploma course for music
teachers (ATCL) and Jazz year 1, 2 and 3
starting in September 2013. Please see
website or contact music@citylit.ac.uk
Department contact
020 7492 2630
music@citylit.ac.uk
Telephone hours
Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00
Music production enquiries
music.tech@citylit.ac.uk
Music practice rooms
If you’ve enrolled on a music course, you
can pay an hourly fee to use a practice
room, available Monday to Friday 9:00
to 19:00 or Saturdays 10:00 to 16:00.
Rooms are equipped with an upright
piano. To book a room, or for more
information, call 020 7831 7831 at least
one day in advance of your preferred
time. We are only able to offer block
bookings of two weeks at a time. Please
note that availability may be restricted
at certain peak times.
Contents
Music appreciation
Playing an instrument
Reflective practice for musicians
Piano and keyboards
Singing
Musicianship
The music industry
Music production and technology
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Course
Code
Date(s)
Day(s)
Time
Week(s)
Site
Fee
Snr.
Conc.
Music appreciation
No previous musical knowledge is necessary for these courses.
Classical music appreciation
Britten’s Gloriana and
Strauss’s Capriccio
A coronation opera finds Britten unconventional in his handling of a royal theme, and a debate about the
rivalry of words and music is anything but dry in the vintage hands of Richard Strauss. Tutor: David Nice
Tchaikovsky – an
international nationalist!
“I am Russian in the fullest sense of the word” wrote Tchaikovsky in 1878. Uncover that Russian element
at the heart of his work and trace its impact on the international music scene. No previous musical
knowledge necessary. Tutor: Karen Betley
MD032
MD024
Korngold – from child
prodigy to the Oscars
15 Apr–8 Jul
16 Apr–25 Jun
Mon
Tue
16:00–18:00
15:30–17:30
11
11
KS
KS
£141
£141
£92
£92
£66
£66
Korngold was a prodigious talent but the rise of the Nazis forced him into exile. We will look at the life
and music of this extraordinary talent, against the backdrop of the 20th century.
MD506
6 Jun–4 Jul
Thu
11:00–13:00
5
KS
£64
£42
£30
Popular music appreciation
Progressive rock:
Sgt Pepper’s children
Discover how, from the late 60s, bands like King Crimson, Yes and Pink Floyd created new possibilities
in popular music, reinventing rock in the process. Tutor: Toby Manning
MD810
Wagner and Schopenhauer
2
KS
£41NC
£41
£41
2 Jun
Sun
10:30–15:30
1
KS
£41NC
£41
£41
9 Jun
Sun
11:00–12:30
1
KS
£15NC
£15
£15
Second talk in the series, dealing with singers that we learn about through pre-vinyl recording. Come
and listen to some of these recordings and find out more about how these singers made their careers
and which of the great teachers were involved. Tutor: Gordon Stewart
MF841
Singing in Western
Europe 3
10:30–12:30
First in a group of three talks. Come and hear about the great singers of the past, with a look at the
legendary voices known only through literary report and from the music that was written for them.
Tutor: Gordon Stewart
MF840
Singing in Western
Europe 2
Sun
Explore the relationship between Schopenhauer’s ideas and Wagner’s music. In the morning examine
the philosophy of Schopenhauer and in the afternoon hear the impact it had on Wagner’s Tristan und
Isolde. Tutors: Karen Betley
MD801
Singing in Western
Europe 1
26 May–2 Jun
16 Jun
Sun
11:00–12:30
1
KS
£15NC
£15
£15
Third talk of the series. Hear and learn more about the singers who were prevalent in the vinyl LP recording
era, their teachers, their influences and the way their careers panned out. Tutor: Gordon Stewart
MF842
23 Jun
Sun
11:00–12:30
1
KS
£15NC
£15
£15
Playing an instrument
Guitars, ukulele and bass
Ukulele for beginners
Come and learn the chords, strumming techniques and basic tuning that will enable you to play. Learn
whole songs by the end of the course. Ukuleles provided for the sessions. Tutor: Jake Rodrigues
ME809
Ukulele improvers
9 Jun–7 Jul
Sun
10:30–12:00
5
KS
£71NC
£71
£71
If you already play ukulele or guitar, come and learn new tricks with chord theory, picking and split
strokes. Ukuleles can be provided but bring your own if you have one. Tutor: Jake Rodrigues
ME811*
9 Jun–7 Jul
Sun
12:30–14:00
5
KS
£71NC
£71
£71
Percussion
Drumming 1
Ideal for beginners to learn stick technique, coordination and music reading skills. You will develop the
practical skills essential to playing drum kit in contemporary rhythm music. Please bring sticks.
Tutor: Mark Huggett
ME852A 21 Apr–30 Jun
Tabla
Sun
11:00–13:00
11
KS
£120
£120
£72
Learn the playing techniques of the tabla according to its place in North Indian classical music and
contemporary applications. Some tabla supplied. Tutor: Krishan Mohan
ME635
20 Apr–29 Jun
Sat
10:30–12:30
11
KS
£132
£86
£75
Instrumental ensembles
See also ‘The art of accompaniment’, page 95.
Clarinet chamber ensembles
A class for clarinetists of grade 6 level or above. Learn new repertoire and explore the skills needed to
play chamber music (in small groups of up to five). Develop sight-reading skills and learn how to play
together in a group, while also working on more basic skills such as breathing, articulation, intonation
and sound control. Tutor: Anthony Bailey
ME109D* 15 Apr–8 Jul
Beginner string ensemble
Mon
18:00–19:30
11
KS
£140
£140
£79
Violinists, viola players, ‘cellists and double bass players with about one year’s playing experience will
learn to play together with direction from the tutor, who will arrange and supply suitable music. This
is a class for learning ensemble playing rather than instrument technique. Tutor: Sarah Pope
ME123C
16 Apr–25 Jun
Tue
16:40–17:40
11
KS
£128
£83
Enrolment: 020 7831 7831 or www.citylit.ac.uk *Starred course code: call 020 7492 2630 about your pre-enrolment interview
£59
Music
Course
Code
Date(s)
Intermediate string
ensemble
A friendly, supportive atmosphere that encourages you to develop confidence in ensemble playing at
an intermediate level. Tutor: Susan Harrison
ME124C* 15 Apr–8 Jul
String quartets
Day(s)
Mon
Time
18:40–20:10
Week(s)
11
Site
KS
Fee
£124
Snr.
£124
95
Conc.
£70
Explore the richly rewarding string quartet repertoire in a friendly, supportive environment. Players
should be of at least grade 6 with fluent sight-reading skills. Tutor: Mayda Narvey
ME126C* 16 Apr–11 Jun
ME127C* 23 Apr–18 Jun
Tue
Tue
18:30–21:30
18:30–21:30
5
5
KS
KS
£113
£113
£113
£113
£53
£53
Recorder ensemble
Explore a wide variety of music and develop more advanced playing and performing skills. You need
to be able to play several instruments of the recorder family and be competent at sight-reading.
Tutor: Isobel Clarke
Afro-Cuban big band
All blowing instruments are welcome to come and read Cuban arrangements. Piano, guitar and bass
places are limited, so please apply to the Music department before enrolling. Tutor: Sara Dhillon
ME103C* 17 Apr–26 Jun
ME721A
Wed
19 May–26 May Sun
17:45–19:00
13:00–17:00
11
2
KS
KS
£99
£60NC
£69
£60
£50
£60
Reflective practice for musicians
Reflective practice
for musicians
Are you maximising your practice time and getting the most out of your lessons? Learn practical
strategies and techniques to improve your motivation, concentration and constructive self-reflection.
We are aiming for ‘effortless mastery’! All welcome, please bring your own instrument.
Tutor: Michael Bennett
MR001
19 Apr–28 Jun
Fri
10:30–12:30
11
KS
£147
£96
£68
Piano and keyboards
Southwark Cathedral concerts
Free lunchtime concerts at Southwark Cathedral, performed by advanced City Lit students at 15:15 on the following Tuesdays:
12 March, 28 May and 18 June.
Foundation classes
Introduction to piano
playing
For beginners to both reading and playing, this classic course is the perfect way to start piano playing.
Tutors: Simon Atkins (ME207), Chryssa Kasma (ME864)
ME207
ME864
15 Apr–8 Jul
19 Apr–28 Jun
Mon
Fri
15:00–16:30
09:45–11:15
11
11
KS
KS
£168
£168
£112
£112
£81
£81
Learn to play popular
classical tunes by summer
A fun course for complete beginners who enjoy listening to classical music but never thought they could
play it too. Learn to play some well-known classical pieces in time for summer. Tutor: Chryssa Kasma
Second steps in piano
playing
For those who have completed ‘Introduction to piano playing’ or who have had about three months’
tuition. Develop your piano playing further. Tutor: Ana Magalhaes
Progress in piano playing
For those who have completed ‘Second steps in playing’ or who have had about six months’ tuition.
Develop your piano playing further. Tutors: Ana Magalhaes (ME217), Chryssa Kasma (ME288), David
Frankel (ME867)
ME287
ME223*
ME217*
ME288*
ME867*
19 Apr–28 Jun
20 Apr–29 Jun
16 Apr–25 Jun
19 Apr–28 Jun
21 Apr–30 Jun
Fri
Sat
Tue
Fri
Sun
14:00–15:30
10:30–12:00
19:45–21:15
15:45–17:15
13:45–15:15
11
11
11
11
11
KS
KS
KS
KS
KS
£168
£168
£112
£168
£168
£168
£168
£112
£177NC £177
£81
£98
£81
£81
£177
Piano level 1
Piano/keyboards level 1
Have you had regular piano tuition for at least a year? Improve your eye/hand co-ordination, your
reading and finger technique. Tutor: Margaret Bateson (ME274), Thomas Coltman (ME222)
ME274*
ME222*
17 Apr–26 Jun
21 Apr–30 Jun
Wed
Sun
14:30–16:00
15:30–17:00
11
11
KS
KS
£168
£168
£175NC £175
£98
£175
Improvisation and accompaniment
Keyboard harmony with
elements of improvisation 1
For students from level 2–3, learn how to improvise in an easy and logical way over a variety of different
styles, from classical to contemporary. Gain a good understanding of harmonic, melodic and rhythmic
techniques. Tutor: Simon Atkins
Improvisation for pianists:
level 2
For students from levels 3–5, develop your improvising with a more detailed study of technique,
melodic and harmonic skills and compositional understanding, covering a wide variety of styles.
Tutor: Simon Atkins
ME260*
ME261*
The art of accompaniment
15 Apr–8 Jul
15 Apr–8 Jul
Mon
Mon
16:30–18:00
18:15–19:45
33
33
KS
KS
£115
£120
£76
£120
£55
£69
Are you at grade 6 or higher, with reasonable sight-reading skills? Explore a selection of works (pieces
and songs), with the opportunity to play with instrumentalists, singers and pianists. Apply early as
places are limited. Tutor: Tatiana Lyon
ME268*
16 May–20 Jun Thu
16:15–17:45
6
KS
£78NC
Find out more about your course. For a detailed outline enter the course code at www.citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2600
£78
£78
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Course
Code
Date(s)
Day(s)
Time
Week(s)
Site
Fee
Snr.
Conc.
Pop and jazz piano
Pop piano taster
Discover what it feels like to play in a pop piano class. Learn how to work with keyboard harmony, chord
symbols, and get in the groove (for pianists at level 4 and above).
ME984
Jazz piano introduction
Sun
11:00–13:00
3
KS
£54NC
£54
£54
Meet the jazz idiom as we explore time feels and harmonic progressions of jazz tunes. Playing digital
pianos, you will be introduced to chord voicing and symbols, practice strategies, harmonic analysis,
swing time and latin. Minimum playing standard of grade 5.
ME986
Jazz piano 3
21 Apr–5 May
12 May–26 May Sun
11:00–13:00
3
KS
£54NC
£54
£54
A chance for able players to flex their muscles and meet new challenges. Based on standard and
unusual repertoire, you will develop ‘comping’ strategies and improvisation. Tutor: Della Rhodes
ME888
25 Apr–27 Jun
Thu
19:45–21:15
10
KS
£112
£112
£68
Singing
Introduction to singing
Singing: find your voice –
general
An opportunity to experience what is involved in learning to sing, enabling you to make better choices
should you decide to commit to a longer course. All will cover the basics of a healthy technique, but some
will have a particular focus regarding choice of music. Tutors: Siobhan Blake (MF309), Ruth Beckmann
(MF311), Richard Hartley Wilson (MF826)
MF309
MF311
MF826
Singing: find your voice –
music theatre
21 Apr–30 Jun
15 Apr–1 Jul
11
11
11
KS
KS
KS
£114
£74
£122
£122
£114NC £114
£53
£69
£114
Sun
14:15–15:45
11
KS
£114NC £114
£114
Mon
18:00–19:30
10
OS
£111
£111
£63
An opportunity to prepare songs that you may wish to perform in other classes or elsewhere.
Become familiar with the accompaniment and build your confidence to enable you to deal effectively
with situations where the piano part is not what you expected. Try out new songs in a supportive
environment with the benefit of a professional accompanist. Tutor: Chris Rowland
MF328E 15 Apr–29 Apr
MF328F 13 May–3 Jun
MF328G 10 Jun–24 Jun
Sight-sing through sol-fa: 2
12:00–13:30
20:10–21:40
16:00–17:30
An opportunity to experience what is involved in learning to sing, enabling you to make better choices
should you decide to commit to a longer course. All will cover the basics of a healthy technique, but some
will have a particular focus regarding choice of music. Tutor: Ruth Beckmann
MF310
Singers’ rehearsal sessions
Thu
Fri
Sun
An opportunity to experience what is involved in learning to sing, enabling you to make better choices
should you decide to commit to a longer course. All will cover the basics of a healthy technique, but some
will have a particular focus regarding choice of music. Tutor: Richard Hartley Wilson
MF825
Singing: find your voice –
folk and gospel
18 Apr–27 Jun
19 Apr–28 Jun
21 Apr–30 Jun
Mon
Mon
Mon
13:50–15:50
13:50–15:50
13:50–15:50
3
3
3
KS
KS
KS
£30
£30
£30
£30
£30
£30
£15
£15
£15
If you can read music notation but find sight-singing difficult, then this course using the sol-fa teaching
system is for you. Tutor: Antonio Pappano
MF302*
19 Apr–21 Jun
Fri
15:00–17:00
10
KS
£138
£90
£64
Intermediate singing levels
In all workshops, the repertoire studied is an integral part of the learning process; you will therefore need to be able to learn new songs
as proposed by your tutor and present them from memory on a regular basis.
Singing intermediate 1
If you have a stable singing technique (at least three years’ vocal training), put it into practice in a workshop
situation. Gain experience as a performer while improving your vocal skills. Tutor: Siobhan Blake
MF325B
19 Apr–28 Jun
Fri
16:15–18:15
11
KS
£179
£117
£83
Advanced singing levels
At this level singers must be able to learn repertoire quickly and present from memory on a regular basis.
Technical singing workshop
for experienced singers
Is your vocal technique letting you down? If so this class will enable you to address some of these issues
and allow you to fulfil your potential as a singer. Tutor: Siobhan Blake
MF338B* 19 Apr–28 Jun
Fri
14:00–16:00
11
KS
£188
£188
£87
Opera
City Opera
A lively group, providing vocal and stage training for singers. You need to have a stable classical vocal technique and intend to or already sing professionally. Staged workshop performances at the end of the course.
Entry is by formal audition, please call 020 7492 2630 to arrange a time (please do not come to the general
advice sessions). Tutor: Peter Crockford
MF336B* 15 Apr–8 Jul
Prepare for opera
Mon
Sun
18:30–21:30
13:00–17:30
11
OS
KS
£508
£508
£288
Gain an understanding of what is required, in terms of vocal expertise and physical stamina, to sing opera
successfully. You must have at least four years classical vocal tuition and be able to learn repertoire quickly.
Tutor: Hakan Vramsmo
MF337B* 15 Apr–8 Jul
Mon
17:40–19:40
11
KS
£195
£195
Enrolment: 020 7831 7831 or www.citylit.ac.uk *Starred course code: call 020 7492 2630 about your pre-enrolment interview
£111
Music
Course
Code
Easy opera – French
Ideal for singers wanting to explore the operatic repertoire. Find out what it takes to get started in this
discipline. Not suitable for complete beginners. Tutor: Carole Gibb
MF339B
Date(s)
17 Apr–26 Jun
Day(s)
Wed
Time
15:45–17:45
Week(s)
11
Site
KS
Fee
£188
Snr.
£122
97
Conc.
£87
Jazz and pop singing
Contemporary music styles taught by industry professionals. Improve your vocal technique and confidence to perform in these group
sessions. ‘Workshop’ indicates an advanced level of study.
Rock, pop and soul singing
for beginners
Solo and ensemble singing of contemporary and classic pop repertoire. Attention will be given to
appropriate vocal technique and good rhythm. You must be able to sing in time and in tune.
MF651A
28 Apr–2 Jun
Sun
14:00–16:00
6
KS
£102NC £102
£102
Rock, pop and soul singing 1 Explore technique, repertoire and performance. Attention is given to rhythm and singing in harmony,
microphone technique and improvisation. We’ll work toward solo performance. Not suitable for
beginner singers. Tutor: Colette Meury
MF643*
Rock, pop and soul
singing 3
18 Apr–27 Jun
18:30–20:00
11
KS
£140
£140
£80
Further study following completion of the level 2 course. Develop your solo singing, extend your
repertoire and your ability to select suitable songs, and work on harmony singing.
Tutors: Carol Grimes (MF645A), Colette Meury (MF644)
MF645A* 17 Apr–26 Jun
MF644* 18 Apr–27 Jun
Rock, pop and soul singers’
workshop 2
Thu
Wed
Thu
10:45–12:15
20:15–21:45
11
11
KS
KS
£132
£140
£86
£140
£61
£80
If you have completed ‘Rock, pop and soul singers’ workshop 1’, or have relevant experience in singing,
come and develop solo performance and associated skills in this advanced class.
Tutors: Laura Zakian (MF856)
MF856*
20 Apr–29 Jun
Sat
14:15–15:45
11
KS
£140
£140
£80
Rock, pop and soul singers’
workshop 3
Complete your year of ‘workshop’ study in this advanced class for singers who perform. Develop solo
presentation, song interpretation and arrangement, and improvisation. Tutor: Carol Grimes
Jazz singing 1
Improve your technique and solo performance, and learn some standard repertoire and jazz protocol.
Explore style, phrasing, breath control, pitching and extending vocal range. Not suitable for beginner
singers. Tutors: Clare Foster (MF845), Francine Luce-Lakhan (MF846)
MF647B* 17 Apr–26 Jun
MF845*
MF846*
Jazz singing 2
20 Apr–29 Jun
15 Apr–1 Jul
16 Apr–25 Jun
KS
KS
£132
£132
£140
£86
£86
£140
£61
£61
£80
Sat
12:15–13:45
11
KS
£140
£140
£80
Mon
Tue
18:15–19:45
12:00–13:30
10
11
KS
KS
£128
£132
£128
£132
£72
£75
19 Apr–28 Jun
Fri
19:45–21:15
11
KS
£140
£140
£80
A performance class for advanced students. Improve your solo work in a master-class format. Add bebop,
vocalese, improvisation and original lyrics to your creative bag of tools. Tutors: Carol Grimes (MF658B),
Laura Zakian (MF659B)
MF658B* 15 Apr–1 Jul
MF659B* 20 Apr–29 Jun
Jazz vocal improvisation
11
11
KS
Have you completed ‘Jazz singers’ workshop 1’ or do you have relevant experience in the jazz idiom?
Come and develop solo performance in this advanced class. Tutor: Laura Zakian
MF662*
Jazz singers’ workshop 3
13:45–15:15
18:00–19:30
11
This course continues the work of levels 1 and 2. Develop your vocal technique, jazz/blues style and
musicianship. Tutors: Carol Grimes (MF661), Clare Foster (MF651)
MF661*
MF651*
Jazz singers’ workshop 2
Tue
Fri
12:30–14:00
For those who have completed ‘Jazz singing 1’, or who have equivalent experience in the jazz idiom and
ability. Develop your solo performance and expand your repertoire. Tutor: Laura Zakian
MF665*
Jazz singing 3
16 Apr–25 Jun
19 Apr–28 Jun
Wed
Mon
Sat
20:00–21:30
10:30–12:00
10
11
KS
KS
£128
£140
£128
£140
£72
£80
Learn some approaches to improvisation over jazz tunes, what to listen for and what to study.
You should already be accustomed to the jazz idiom. Instrumentalists are welcome to come and sing.
Tutor: Cerys Hogg
MF847*
21 Apr–26 May Sun
11:15–12:45
6
KS
£77NC
£77
£77
Musicianship
Ear training, reading, writing, rhythm and harmony from beginner to diploma level, and jazz studies.
Beginners musicianship
Musicianship: sounds and
symbols 1
Learn to name and recognise what you hear, to organise music notation, write it and read it. This
course is for absolute beginners, which may include students who play by ear and do not read.
Tutor: Angèle Veltmeijer
MG403
Musicianship: sounds and
symbols 2
20 Apr–29 Jun
Sat
16:00–17:30
11
KS
£112
£112
£64
If you understand simple time signatures and major scales in C, F and G, join this course to learn about
minor scales and the bass clef, and to develop rhythm writing and playing.
Tutor: Sarha Moore
MG406*
18 Apr–27 Jun
Thu
16:00–17:30
11
KS
£112
Find out more about your course. For a detailed outline enter the course code at www.citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2600
£73
£52
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Course
Code
Musicianship: sounds and
symbols 3
Explore new key centres, scales and modes, develop ear training skills and apply everything you have
learned in creative musical exercises. Tutor: Maciej Burdynowski
MG407*
Essential ear training
17 Apr–26 Jun
Day(s)
Wed
Time
20:10–21:40
Week(s)
11
Site
KS
Fee
£112
Snr.
£112
Conc.
£64
Enhance your aural awareness and improve your recognition and response to music in practice.
We will sing intervals, scales and harmonies, and set routines for you to practise. Tutors: Cerys Hogg
MG415
The rhythm class
Date(s)
16 Apr–25 Jun
Tue
16:30–17:45
11
KS
£94
£61
£43
Supplement your instrumental or vocal study and improve your musical timekeeping. You will play with
the class, reading and writing rhythms, and work by ear. Tutors: Della Rhodes
MG417
20 Apr–22 Jun
Sat
12:45–14:00
10
KS
£85
£85
£48
Intermediate musicianship
Exploring harmony 3
Learn minor scale harmony and attempt composition tasks that use your understanding from harmony
1 and 2. This course is ideal preparation for students wishing to progress to jazz harmony studies.
Tutor: Sarha Moore
MG412*
18 Apr–27 Jun
Thu
19:45–21:15
11
KS
£112
£112
£64
Music theory
Music theory: grades 3–5
Ideal if you have achieved grade 2 theory or an equivalent level. Prepare for grades 3, 4 and 5 as
required. Course supports students’ levels and can include exam preparation. ABRSM and Trinity/
Guildhall syllabuses covered. Tutor: Malcolm Miller
Music theory: grades 4–5
An intensive course for those who have completed ‘Music theory: grades 2–3’, building towards taking
your grade 5 theory exam. Practical exercises in class in conjunction with written homework exercises
will help increase your understanding and progress. Tutor: Polly Hewett
MG441*
MG843
Music theory: grades 6–8
16 Apr–25 Jun
Tue
21 Apr–19 May Sun
15:45–17:45
10:30–12:00
11
5
KS
KS
£148
£68NC
£96
£68
£69
£68
Music theory for those with grade 5 or equivalent to prepare for grades 6–8. The course will support
students’ levels and can include exam preparation. ABRSM and Trinity/Guildhall syllabuses covered.
Tutor: Malcolm Miller
MG438B* 16 Apr–25 Jun
Tue
10:00–12:00
11
KS
£148
£96
£69
Composing and song writing
Advanced song lyric writing
for popular music
Receive instant constructive feedback on your existing lyrics and try out new techniques and ideas.
Learn how to write to a specific brief in different genres, and edit and refine your work. Ideal for more
experienced lyricists and singer songwriters. Tutor: Polly Hewett
MG844
21 Apr–19 May Sun
12:30–14:00
5
KS
£68NC
£68
£68
Jazz musicianship
Develop your ear training, jazz harmony, improvisation and ensemble playing.
Jazz: woodshedding for all
Explore, transpose and rehearse patterns of scales and chord tones relevant to improvising over
jazz progressions. Ideal for graduates of ‘Jazz harmony and ear training’. All instruments welcome,
although piano and guitar places are limited. Tunes will be announced a month prior to the course.
Tutor: Cerys Hogg
MG606*
28 Apr–19 May Sun
14:30–17:30
4
KS
£114NC £114
£114
The music industry
These courses focus on the challenges and opportunities afforded by today’s increasingly digital marketplace.
Making money in the music
industry
Led by industry professional Laura Young (S2k Music Ltd) this course is aimed at music creators,
performers and anyone seeking a career in the industry. Topics include: self-promotion, releasing
music, income streams, societies and contracts.
MG916
19 Apr–17 May Fri
10:30–12:30
5
KS
£82
£53
£38
Music production and technology
Computer-based technology occupies a central position in music production, composition, sound recording and, increasingly, in live
performance. These roles are expanding as the technology itself continues to evolve. Our music production and technology studio
is equipped with industry-standard hardware and software suited to these diverse roles. We limit our class size to 10 to ensure every
learner gets plenty of individual attention. Most of our software is cross-platform and any difference in Mac and PC systems will be
explained. Familiarity with computers will be a distinct advantage and City Lit runs regular introduction to the Mac courses. Students
should bring a pair of comfortable headphones although standard headphones will be available for those without their own. Our
students are entitled to educational discounts when purchasing most of the music software we teach. Additional workshops and
masterclasses are announced throughout the year so remember to check our website regularly for news.
Enrolment: 020 7831 7831 or www.citylit.ac.uk *Starred course code: call 020 7492 2630 about your pre-enrolment interview
Music
Course
Code
Date(s)
Day(s)
Time
Week(s)
Site
Fee
Snr.
99
Conc.
Introductory music production courses
These are beginners’ courses, designed to give you a firm grasp of the essential elements of the relevant software package or
approach. They are open to all learners and the design of the software means that these courses will suit experienced musicians but
equally those with no previous music-making experience.
Make your own beats and
backing tracks
Making your own backing tracks is a lot easier than you think. Learn how to use Apple’s highly efficient
Garageband software to realise your musical ideas using drums and software instruments, loops and
effects. Produce your own soundtracks for photos or video. Tutor: Karina Townsend
MK603
16 Apr–14 May Tue
14:30–17:30
5
KS
£140
£94
£83
Vocal recording techniques
Use a microphone and Apple’s Garageband software to capture high quality recordings of your voice
and other instruments and sounds. Learn how to edit these recordings and add effects to produce
polished results. Suitable for spoken word or musical projects. Tutor: Karina Townsend
Record your performance!
Recording from a performer’s and a sound engineer’s perspective. Record yourself using portable
digital recording equipment and learn to edit and produce your own recording all the way to a finished
CD. Tutor: Valentin Schiedermair
MK606
ME271
Music production
with Logic
Tue
23 May–20 Jun Thu
14:30–17:30
10:30–13:00
5
5
KS
KS
£140
£86NC
£94
£86
£83
£86
Logic is the industry standard music production software for Apple Macs. This course introduces you to
audio recording and processing, midi composition and recording, and effective use of Logic’s own high
quality software instruments. Tutors: Andy Diagram (MK548), Max Lavilla (MK518)
MK548
MK518
Music production
with Cubase
21 May–18 Jun
17 Apr–19 Jun
20 Apr–22 Jun
Wed
Sat
14:30–17:30
14:30–17:30
10
10
KS
KS
£272
£287
£180
£287
£158
£166
Cubase has long been the software choice for many studios, running happily on both Macs and PCs.
Boasting a wealth of high quality software instruments and audio effects, its midi capabilities remain
second to none. Tutor: Karina Townsend
MK528
16 Apr–18 Jun
Tue
18:30–21:30
10
KS
£287
£287
£166
Music production
with Ableton Live
Live is a revolutionary package that has taken the music world by storm. Performing with a laptop,
songwriting or composing, Live’s intuitive and totally flexible interface puts the fun and experimentation
back into music-making. Tutor: Martin Delaney
An introduction to audio
synthesis and sampling
Escape presets and create your own unique sounds. Learn the secrets of subtractive, FM and granular
synthesis techniques, and manipulate field recordings and samples from YouTube and film.
Tutor: James Harries
MK563
MK533
Pro Tools and recording
studio practice
20 Apr–22 Jun
16 Apr–18 Jun
Sat
Tue
11:00–14:00
11:30–13:30
10
10
KS
KS
£287
£184
£287
£123
£166
£108
Pro Tools is the industry-standard package originally designed for studio-quality, multi-track audio
production. Its uncluttered interface gets the job done quickly. Now with enhanced midi and ‘elastic
audio’ its appeal extends to composers and songwriters alike. Tutor: Michael Ritchie
MK552
18 Apr–20 Jun
Thu
18:30–21:30
10
KS
£287
£287
£166
Advanced music production courses
These are designed as follow-on courses from our introductory range above. Prospective students should have taken the appropriate
introductory courses/s or have had equivalent experience. If you need any advice or would like to discuss any of these courses please
email: music.tech@citylit.ac.uk.
Fast-track mixing and
production techniques
Perfect your mixes. Course covers compression and limiting, EQ, reverb and spatial placement, with
examples in a variety of software and associated plug-ins. Ideal complement to our term-long courses.
Tutor: Andy Diagram
MK887
21 Apr–28 Apr
Sun
10:00–17:00
2
KS
£149NC £149
£149
Ableton Live plus: advanced
techniques
For DJs and songwriters alike, building on our introductory course, a more in-depth look at techniques
and features including the Live Suite modules, Racks, Slicer, sub-mixing, dummy clips, video import,
warping acapellas and much more. Tutor: James Harries
Mixing and advanced music
production techniques
Ideal if you know the basics but want your music to sound more polished and professional. Tips and tricks
for mixing, using compressors, limiters, EQ, reverb and other devices. Examples will be given in a variety of
software although the course is equally suitable for hardware users. Tutors: Andy Diagram (MK547), Philipp
Wachsmann (MK612)
MK538
MK547
MK612
Reason plus: creative tips
and tricks
15 Apr–1 Jul
17 Apr–19 Jun
19 Apr–21 Jun
Mon
Wed
Fri
15:00–18:00
18:30–21:30
14:00–17:00
10
10
10
KS
KS
KS
£272
£287
£272
£180
£287
£180
£158
£166
£158
Ideal if you’ve used Reason but feel you’ve only scratched the surface. With the emphasis on flexibility
and experimentalism, you will learn tips and tricks for all devices, signal routing possibilities and
advanced production techniques. Tutor: James Harries
MK536
15 Apr–1 Jul
Mon
18:30–21:30
10
KS
£287
Find out more about your course. For a detailed outline enter the course code at www.citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2600
£287
£166
100 April – June 2013 City Lit course guide
Course
Code
Date(s)
Day(s)
Time
Week(s)
Site
Fee
Snr.
Conc.
Sonic Arts, composing and scoring
These courses are aimed at musicians and other artists looking to develop or extend their use of computer and related technologies. Our
‘Advanced composition’ course will explore contemporary approaches using a variety of software and technology. Our ‘Max/MSP’ courses are
equally well-suited to artists engaging with installation work.
Max/MSP advanced
techniques
Take your skills beyond the basic program to include a wide range of integrated techniques and
approaches. Skills learned will facilitate more complex and sophisticated realisations of individual tools
for live performance and interactive installation. Tutor: Sebastian Lexer, Tom Mudd
MK530
18 Apr–20 Jun
Thu
14:30–17:30
10
KS
£272
£180
£158
Advanced composition –
experimental techniques
Develop skills, ideas and techniques in new and contemporary composition. Use acoustic instruments
and electronic technologies to make new work through shared and individual creativity to give impact
in performance. Tutor: Philipp Wachsmann
A fast-track introduction
to Sibelius software
If you’re a musician or music teacher, come and spend a day learning how to prepare and print high
quality scores and other notation with Sibelius software. A good knowledge of conventional notation
is required. Tutor: Philipp Wachsmann
MK575
MK621
19 Apr–21 Jun
12 May
Fri
Sun
18:00–21:00
10:00–17:00
10
1
KS
KS
£287
£79NC
£287
£79
£166
£79
Music for film
These courses will introduce learners to working practices within the film industry.
Music for film – the process
For composers, producers, writers and directors interested in the process of making music for film.
Looks at the roles and duties of the composer within a production team. No prior music experience
needed. Tutor: Seanine Joyce
MK872
18 May–19 May Sat–Sun
10:00–17:00
1
KS
£149NC £149
Enrolment: 020 7831 7831 or www.citylit.ac.uk *Starred course code: call 020 7492 2630 about your pre-enrolment interview
£149