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Music
“This is one of the best
classes I have been to
at City Lit. There is
a real emphasis on
learning and it is always
clear what our objectives
are. At the same time
the class is often good
fun. I really like the
teacher’s approach.”
Student, Jazz harmony
and ear training
Music appreciation............................ 81
Instrumental....................................... 81
Piano and keyboards.........................82
Singing................................................83
Musicianship.......................................83
Music production and
technology.......................................84
Jazz and popular music.....................86
Auditions and advice:
If your course code is starred (*) you
need to attend an informal advice/
audition session to make sure the
level is right for you. 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).
For music technology enquiries
only please contact
music.tech@citylit.ac.uk.
– Online at www.citylit.ac.uk
– Call us 020 7831 7831
– Pop in and enrol in person
– Fill in and post the enrolment form
in the back of this brochure
Advice/auditions for courses
in this prospectus:
These sessions run every week during
term time only:
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
Department contact
020 7492 2630
music@citylit.ac.uk
Audition times for courses starting
in September 2012:
Sat 14 July: 10:30–13:30
Thu 19 July: 16:00–19:00
How to enrol
Telephone hours
Mon–Fri 10:30–18:30
Specialist auditions for
September 2012:
Music foundation level 1:
Mon 9 July, 10.00 prompt.
Allow all morning for tests
Music foundation level 2:
Wed 11 July, 09.45 prompt.
Allow all morning for tests.
Music Access courses, 1 and 2 years:
Wed 11 July, 09.45 prompt.
Allow all morning for tests.
Jazz course year 1:
Sat 21 July: 11:00 prompt, room 215
Jazz course years 2 and 3:
Sat 21 July: 14:00 prompt, room 215
Students interested in City Opera
should contact the Music department
from June onwards about July auditions.
Music practice rooms:
If you’re enrolled on a music course
you can pay an hourly fee to use a
practice room, available Mon–Fri,
10.30–18.00. Rooms are equipped
with an upright piano.
To book, call 020 7492 2630 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 is restricted at
certain times due to course use of the
rooms and demands on staff.
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COURSE
Music 081
CODE
DATE(S)
DAY(S)
TIME
WEEK(S)SITE FEE SNR. CONC.
Music appreciation
No previous musical knowledge is necessary for these courses.
Stravinsky - musical
Explore the musical journey of one of the most influential composers of the twentieth century.
chameleon
Discover the works of a composer who pushed the boundaries of musical design. Tutor: Karen Betley
MD024
17 Apr - 26 Jun Tue
15:30 - 17:30
10
KS
£119 £67
£32
New music
Explore different strands of our varied contemporary musical culture: mainstream, minimalist, ‘crossover’
and complex. Improve your familiarity with recent music, listening to a variety of works and seeking the
genuinely new. Tutor: Malcolm Miller
MD037
20 Apr - 29 Jun Fri
11:00 - 13:00
10
KS
£119 £67
£32
City Lit at Kings place
Since opening in 2008 Kings Place has become one of Europe’s leading cultural venues, boasting diverse and broad-minded programmes.
Come and explore fresh insights into familiar and unfamiliar music, with a pre-concert talk followed by a live performance. Fee includes
ticket and lecture.
Cutting edge: Ilan Volkov
Renowned conductor Ilan Volkov is joined by leading soloists in a cutting edge programme including
and friends
Morton Feldman. Course runs in partnership with Kings Place, a new centre for music, art, literature and
food. Concert starts at 20:00. Tutor: Malcolm Miller
New
MD043
30 Apr
Mon
18:00 - 19:00
1
OS
£20NC£20
£20
Tchaikovsky festival with
Internationally renowned pianist Martino Tirimo presents a selection of Tchaikovsky’s characterful and
Martino Tirimo
colourful piano oeuvre. Course runs in partnership with Kings Place, a new centre for music, art, literature
and food. Concert starts at 19:30. Tutor: Malcolm Miller
New
MD044
16 May
Wed
18:00 - 19:00
1
OS
£20NC£20 £20
Mozart and Schubert:
Leading ensembles of the Royal Academy of Music, including the Castalian Quartet and Max Welford,
Chamber music treasures
perform two masterpieces of the chamber repertoire. This course runs in partnership with Kings Place,
a new centre for music, art, literature and food. Concert starts at 19:30. Tutor: Malcolm Miller
New
MD045
15 Jun
Fri
18:00 - 19:00
1
OS
£20NC£20 £20
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
27 May
Sun
10:30 - 15:30
1
KS
£38NC£38 £38
Opera in focus
Lectures and discussions about selected operas, covering their historical, literary and performing backgrounds, with the help of audiovisual recordings and the occasional live performance.
Gershwin’s ‘Porgy and Bess’ Find out about two great singing communities: the poor of Catfish Row and the crew of the HMS
and Britten’s ‘Billy Budd’
Endeavour. Tutor: David Nice
MD032
16 Apr - 2 Jul
Mon
16:00 - 18:00
10
KS
£119 £67
£32
Music appreciation on a Sunday
Tchaikovsky and Pushkin
Explore Pushkin’s Eugene Onegin and how Tchaikovsky interpreted it. Ideal if you are interested in seeing
how music and literature interact. Tutor: Karen Betley, Eugeniya Clark
MD801
3 Jun
Sun
10:30 - 15:30
1
KS
£38NC£38 £38
Instrumental
String ensembles
See also ‘The art of accompaniment’, page 83.
Introduction to string
Learn how to play in an ensemble in a fun and stimulating environment and work towards an informal
ensemble playing
performance. Ideal for those starting out playing in ensembles and for those who have some experience.
For players of violin, viola, cello and double bass who have been learning for at least a year/up to grade 3.
Tutor: Susan Harrison
New
ME997
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Mon & Tue
18:30 - 21:30
1
KS
£57NC£57 £57
String quartets
Explore the richly rewarding string quartet repertoire in a friendly, supportive environment. Ideal for those
who are at least grade 6 with fluent sight-reading skills. Tutor: Mayda Narvey
New
ME127B* 24 Apr - 26 Jun Tue
18:30 - 21:30
5
KS
£113 £113 £54
Building a string
Enjoy improving your ensemble playing skills and making music. Take part in two string orchestra rehearsal
performance
sessions and a performance. You will need four to five years’ playing experience. Tutor: Robert Puzey
New
ME907*
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Thu & Fri
18:30 - 21:30
1
KS
£57NC£57 £57
Polish your string
Come and improve your string quartet playing during your lunch break! Players may enrol for the course
quartet playing
individually or as a pre-formed quartet but should be at least grade 7 standard. Repertoire will be
announced two weeks prior to the class. Tutor: Mayda Narvey
New
ME998*
10 Jul - 13 Jul
Tue - Fri
12:00 - 14:00
1
KS
£38NC£38 £38
Classical guitar
Fingerstyle guitar workshop You will look at three pieces in detail from early music to Latin American to jazz/blues, and learn how to
perform them to a high standard. Tutor: Tony Rowden
New
ME996*
4 Jul - 11 Jul
Wed
18:30 - 20:30
2
KS
£38NC£38 £38
Find out more about your course. For a detailed outline enter the course code at www.citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2600
082 Music
COURSE
CODE
DATE(S)
DAY(S)
TIME
WEEK(S)SITE FEE SNR. CONC.
Ukulele
Ukulele for beginners
Ukulele intermediate
Learn the chords, strumming techniques and basic tuning that will enable you to play the ukulele. You will
be able to play whole songs by the end of the course. Ukuleles provided for the sessions.
Tutor: Jake Rodrigues
ME809
17 Jun - 1 Jul
Sun
11:00 - 12:30
3
KS
£42NC£42 £42
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*
17 Jun - 1 Jul
Sun
13:00 - 14:30
3
KS
£42NC£42 £42
Further courses for musicians
Reflective practice
Maximise your musical skills by improving your practice and classroom learning strategies. Develop
for musicians
effective learning skills through group activities, discussion and demonstrations. Please bring your own
instrument (piano and drums provided). All musicians and singers welcome! Tutor: Michael Bennett
New
MG912
12 Jul
Thu
11:00 - 16:00
1
KS
£38NC£38 £38
Alexander technique
Learn how the Alexander technique can help you transform the quality of action in playing, gain more
for musicians
control of breathing and improve stage presence by becoming aware of and unlearning habits of misuse.
Please bring your instrument to the session (does not apply to pianists). Tuesday session finishes at 13.00.
Tutor: Brita Forsstrom
New
MG915
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Tue & Wed
10:00 - 16:00
1
KS
£68NC£68 £68
Record your performance
Recording from a performer’s and a sound engineer’s perspective using portable digital recording
equipment. Learn to edit and produce your own recording to create a finished CD.
Tutor: Valentin Schiedermair
ME271
24 May - 21 Jun Thu
10:30 - 13:00
5
KS
£80 £45
£22
Piano and keyboards
Masterclasses and lectures
Dealing with nerves
in performance
Turn piano practising into a successful performance. You will explore modern performance preparation,
playing from memory, handling stress, nervousness and hormone levels, the value of inspiration, setting
your artistic goals, developing your personality and gaining performance experience.
Tutor: Valentin Schiedermair
MD038
15 May - 22 May Tue
12:30 - 15:30
2
KS
£56NC£56 £56
Foundation classes
You must have a piano or keyboard before joining the course
Learn to play popular
Brand new class! For enthusiasts who enjoy listening to classical music but never thought they could play
classical tunes by summer
it too. Come and learn to play a selection of popular classical tunes from scratch. Tutor: Chryssa Kasma
ME929
20 Apr - 29 Jun Fri
14:00 - 15:30
10
KS
£110 £69
£34
Introduction to piano
Learn how to play the piano. Ideal for those new to both reading and playing. Tutor: Chryssa Kasma
playing
ME930
20 Apr - 29 Jun Fri
15:45 - 17:15
10
KS
£110 £69
£34
Second steps in piano
Develop your piano playing. Ideal if you have completed ‘Introduction to piano playing’ or if you’ve had
playing
about three months’ tuition. Tutors: Margaret Bateson (ME869), Ana Magalhaes (ME223)
ME869*
18 Apr - 27 Jun Wed
14:30 - 16:00
10
KS
£110 £64
£34
ME223*
21 Apr - 30 Jun Sat
10:30 - 12:00
10
KS
£110 £66
£36
Progress in piano playing
Develop your piano playing. Ideal if you have completed ‘Second steps in playing’ or if you’ve had about
six months’ tuition. Tutors: Ana Magalhaes (ME217), Margaret Bateson (ME274), Gary Preston (ME221),
Thomas Coltman (ME867)
ME217*
17 Apr - 26 Jun Tue
16:00 - 17:30
10
KS
£110 £64
£34
ME274*
18 Apr - 27 Jun Wed
18:15 - 19:45
10
KS
£119 £119 £38
ME221*
20 Apr - 29 Jun Fri
19:30 - 21:00
10
KS
£119 £119 £38
ME867*
22 Apr - 1 Jul
Sun
13:45 - 15:15
10
KS
£143NC£143 £143
Learn the geography
Improve your keyboard geography through practical games and exercises on this fun intensive course.
of the piano
Ideal for musicians, teachers and music enthusiasts with some basic knowledge of piano technique and
good music theory. Tutor: Thomas Coltman
New
ME919
12 Jul
Thu
18:30 - 21:30
1
KS
£25NC£25 £25
Piano level 1
Piano/keyboards level 1
Improve your eye/hand co-ordination and your reading and finger technique. Ideal if you have had regular
piano tuition for at least a year. Tutors: Chryssa Kasma (ME027), Thomas Coltman (ME222)
ME207*
19 Apr - 28 Jun Thu
11:15 - 12:45
10
KS
£110 £64
£34
ME222*
22 Apr - 1 Jul
Sun
15:30 - 17:00
10
KS
£149NC£149 £149
Further keyboard classes
Piano revision for beginners If you have begun to learn piano recently you will be able to consolidate your playing and music reading.
Learn practice techniques to further develop your skills. Tutor: Ana Magalhaes
New
ME922
3 Jul - 17 Jul
Tue
18:30 - 20:00
3
KS
£43NC£43 £43
Enrolment: 020 7831 7831 or www.citylit.ac.uk *Starred course code: call 020 7492 2630 about your pre-enrolment interview
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COURSE
CODE
DATE(S)
DAY(S)
TIME
WEEK(S)SITE FEE SNR. CONC.
Improve practice and
Learn how to maximise your progress through focused practice techniques, while also enhancing your
sight-reading: levels 3-5
enjoyment and skills in sight-reading. Methods can be easily adapted to suit all levels 3-5.
Tutor: Shelagh Sutherland
New
ME926
4 Jul - 6 Jul
Wed & Fri
16:00 - 18:30
1
KS
£48NC£48 £48
How to work on piano
Use this short intensive course to focus on effectively approaching technical difficulties to facilitate musical
technique: levels 5-8
expression. There will be an opportunity to address specific issues connected with the technical part of the
piano pieces. Tutor: Chryssa Kasma
New
ME921
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Wed & Thu
18:00 - 20:00
1
KS
£38NC£38 £38
The art of accompaniment Explore a selection of works (pieces and songs) with the opportunity to play with instrumentalists, singers
and pianists. Ideal if you are grade 6 or higher, with reasonable sight-reading skills. Limited places.
Tutor: Tatiana Lyon
ME268*
17 May - 21 Jun Thu
16:15 - 17:45
6
KS
£73NC£73 £73
Singing
Although the technical training for singing is classical in essence, the repertoire also includes lighter music and music theatre. For jazz,
rock, soul, blues and pop singing see page 86.
Courses in conjunction with the British Voice Association
The British Voice Association’s members are leading experts and professionals in the multidisciplinary world of voice. This collaboration
with City Lit is an important part of the BVA’s commitment to professional development and education.
Fundamentals of the
This course is open to students who have already completed ‘Fundamentals of the singing voice 1’, and
singing voice 2
will take the form of practical sessions, workshops and presentations. Tutor: Linda Hutchison
MF839*
22 Apr - 20 May Sun
10:30 - 13:30
5
KS
£168NC£168 £168
Sunday workshops: intermediate level and above
Golden age of English song
Come and immerse yourself in the beauty of English song with a renowned performer and teacher of this
repertoire. You’ll explore several composers including, Quilter, Warlock, Gurney, Vaughan Williams, Head
and Finzi. Songs need to be prepared and memorised before the first session. Tutor: Sarah Leonard
MF834*
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Sat-Sun
11:00 - 17:00
1
KS
£105NC£105 £105
Introduction to singing
These sessions are not specific to any style of singing and are designed to provide you with the skills needed to progress into level 1 of
popular music singing classes or foundation level of classical singing classes.
Singing for absolute
An intensive course to get you singing in a fun environment. You will also be given an introduction to
beginners
musicianship. Tutors: Siobhan Blake (MF941), Richard Hartley Wilson (MF942)
New
MF941
3 Jul - 18 Jul
Tue & Wed
14:30 - 16:00
3
KS
£76NC£76 £76
New
MF942
3 Jul - 20 Jul
Tue & Fri
18:00 - 19:30
3
KS
£76NC£76 £76
Singing: find your voice
Ideal if you have not had formal voice training and would prefer not to sing solo. We will introduce you to
basic vocal technique and musicianship in a friendly environment. Tutor: Laura Zakian
New
MF311
21 Apr - 30 Jun Sat
16:00 - 17:30
10
KS
£95 £58
£48
Other vocal classes
Singing the lighter side
You will learn how to sing popular pieces for cabaret and encores. This course is ideal for classical singers
and musical theatre performers from an intermediate level up. Tutor: Natasha Dobie
New
MF947*
9 Jul - 16 Jul
Mon
18:00 - 21:00
2
KS
£59NC£59 £59
City opera
A lively group, providing vocal and stage training for singers. Staged workshop performances at the end
of the course. Please call 020 7492 2630 to arrange an audition. Afternoon sessions on Sunday, see website
for details. Tutor: Peter Crockford
MF336B* 16 Apr - 2 Jul
Mon
18:30 - 21:30
11
OS
£395 £395 £118
Sun
13:00 - 17:30
11
OS
£395 £395 £118
Musicianship
Ear training, reading, writing, rhythm and harmony from beginner to diploma level. See also jazz and popular music page 86.
Musicianship
Learn your music jargon
A creative course to improve your comprehension and use of musical terminology. Ideal for singers and
instrumentalists. This course would also be beneficial if English is not your first language.
Tutor: Thomas Coltman
New
MG918
12 Jul
Thu
14:00 - 17:00
1
KS
£25NC£25 £25
Musicianship: sounds
Learn to name and recognise what you hear, to organise music notation, write it and read it. This course
and symbols 1
is for absolute beginners, which may include students who play by ear and do not read.
Tutor: Angèle Veltmeijer
New
MG408
21 Apr - 30 Jun Sat
16:00 - 17:30
10
KS
£95 £55
£45
Musicianship: sounds
Learn about minor scales and the bass clef and develop rhythm writing and playing. Ideal if you
and symbols 2
understand simple time signatures and major scales in C, F and G. Tutor: Sarha Moore
MG406* 19 Apr - 28 Jun Thu
16:00 - 17:30
10
KS
£95 £55
£45
Find out more about your course. For a detailed outline enter the course code at www.citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2600
084 Music
COURSE
CODE
DATE(S)
DAY(S)
TIME
WEEK(S)SITE FEE SNR. CONC.
Musicianship: sounds
Explore new key centres, scales and modes, develop ear training skills and apply everything you have
and symbols 3
learned in creative musical exercises. Tutor: Sarha Moore
MG407* 18 Apr - 27 Jun Wed
16:00 - 17:30
10
KS
£95 £55
£45
Exploring harmony 3
Learn minor scale harmony and composition tasks that can prepare you for jazz harmony study next term.
Tutor: Maciej Burdynowski
MG412* 18 Apr - 27 Jun Wed
20:10 - 21:40
10
KS
£95 £95
£27
The rhythm class
Supplement your instrumental or vocal study and improve your timekeeping. You will play with the class,
reading and writing rhythms, and work by ear. Tutor: Della Rhodes
MG413
21 Apr - 30 Jun Sat
12:45 - 14:00
10
KS
£80 £49
£24
Essential ear training
Enhance your aural awareness of the mechanics of music and improve your recognition of and response to
music in practice. On this practical course you will sing intervals, scales and harmonies. Tutor: Della Rhodes
New
MG987
10 Jul - 13 Jul
Tue-Fri
18:00 - 19:30
1
KS
£50NC£50 £50
New
MG416
26 Apr - 28 Jun Thu
14:15 - 15:45
10
KS
£102NC£71
£51
Theory and composition
Unlock the mysteries of music! A practical and intensive introduction to the basics of music theory and
for absolute beginners
acoustic classical composition for those with no previous experience. Learn the basics of rhythm and
reading and composing in the treble clef. Tutor: Polly Hewett
New
MG914
4 Jul - 18 Jul
Wed
19:00 - 21:00
3
KS
£50NC£50 £50
Music theory: elementary
Ideal if you have achieved grade 2 theory or an equivalent level. You will prepare for grades 3, 4 and 5 as
to intermediate
required. The course will support students’ levels and can include exam preparation. ABRSM and Trinity/
Guildhall syllabuses covered. Tutor: Malcolm Miller
MG441* 17 Apr - 26 Jun Tue
15:45 - 17:45
10
KS
£125 £71
£34
Music theory: grades 6-8
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* 17 Apr - 26 Jun Tue
10:00 - 12:00
10
KS
£125 £71
£34
Writing song tunes
What makes a memorable satisfying tune? Through analysis of popular songs of the last century, you will
examine how craft can serve inspiration. Some music theory knowledge is desirable. Tutor: Mark Lester
New
ME992
5 Jul - 19 Jul
Thu
19:30 - 21:30
3
KS
£57NC£57 £57
Songwriting: form
Develop your ability to write songs through practical exercises. Examine well-known songs from pop,
and function
folk, rock and jazz in order to understand their chord progressions, accompaniment, bass lines and rhythm.
Ideal for players and singers with a good grasp of harmony. Tutor: David Harrison
New
ME993
3 May - 31 May Thu
19:45 - 21:15
Thu
KS
£50 £50
£31
Song lyric writing
An introduction to creating memorable and original imagery in a variety of song styles, for beginners and
intermediate lyricists. You’ll analyse your favourite songs/artistes and receive constructive feedback in class
for your work. Tutor: Polly Hewett
New
MG913
4 Jul - 18 Jul
Wed
16:30 - 18:30
3
KS
£50NC£50 £50
Intensive lyric writing Collaborate with others and sing, play, edit or write a song in one day! Ideal for experienced singerworkshop:
songwriters who wish to showcase their existing work and receive support and feedback from like-minded
singer-songwriters
lyricists. To apply email an example of your lyrics to music@citylit.ac.uk. Tutor: Polly Hewett
MG848* 3 Jun
Sun
11:00 - 15:00
1
KS
£35NC£35 £35
Advanced lyric writing for
Receive instant constructive feedback on your existing lyrics and try out new techniques and ideas. Learn
popular music
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
22 Apr - 20 May Sun
13:00 - 14:30
5
KS
£66NC£66 £66
Composing for beginners: Compose choral, chamber or solo vocal music in classical and contemporary classical genres. Learn about
singers
specific composing techniques for singers and vocalists. Ideal for singers with little or no previous
composition experience. Tutor: Polly Hewett
MG843
22 Apr - 20 May Sun
11:00 - 12:30
5
KS
£66NC£66 £66
Intensive composing
Receive constructive advice and learn more about compositional devices, instrumentation and notation.
workshop: chamber
An intermediate/advanced contemporary music workshop for instrumentalists, vocalists and composers
and vocal music
who have existing work they wish to showcase, extend or refine. Tutor: Polly Hewett
MG847* 27 May
Sun
11:00 - 15:00
1
KS
£35NC£35 £35
Music production and technology
Computer-based technology plays a central role in composition, recording, production and performance. Our music technology suite
is equipped with industry-standard hardware and software suited to these diverse roles. Most software is cross-platform and any
difference between Mac and PC systems will be explained. Familiarity with using a computer will be a distinct advantage. Students on
our courses are often entitled to educational discounts when purchasing music software packages.
Introductory music production courses
These are beginners’ courses, designed to give you a firm grasp of the main elements of the relevant software package. They are open
to all learners and the nature of the software means that these courses will suit experienced musicians and equally those with no previous
music-making experience.
Making and recording music Apple’s Garageband must be the easiest way to make music with a computer. The simple layout,
with Garageband
instruments and sounds encourage you to explore and create music. It even helps you practise your
instrumental playing. Tutor: Karina Townsend
MK508
17 Apr - 26 Jun Tue
14:30 - 17:30
10
KS
£232 £133 £67
Enrolment: 020 7831 7831 or www.citylit.ac.uk *Starred course code: call 020 7492 2630 about your pre-enrolment interview
Music 085
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CODE
DATE(S)
DAY(S)
TIME
WEEK(S)SITE FEE SNR. CONC.
Making and recording
music with Cubase
Making and recording music
with Logic
Making music with Ableton
Live
Making music with Reason
Pro Tools and professional
studio practice
Cubase has long been the software choice for many studios, running happily on both Macs and PC’s.
Boasting a wealth of high quality software instruments and audio effects, its midi capabilities remain
second to none. Tutor: Karina Townsend
MK528
17 Apr - 26 Jun Tue
18:30 - 21:30
10
KS
£242 £242 £74
Logic is the industry standard music production software for Apple Mac computers. This course introduces
you to audio recording and processing, midi composition and recording and effective use of Logic’s own
high quality software instruments. Tutor: Andrew Perkins (MK548), Max Lavilla (MK518)
MK548
18 Apr - 27 Jun Wed
14:30 - 17:30
10
KS
£232 £133 £67
MK518
21 Apr - 30 Jun Sat
14:30 - 17:30
10
KS
£242 £150 £77
‘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
MK563
21 Apr - 30 Jun Sat
11:00 - 14:00
10
KS
£242 £150 £77
Modelled on traditional studio hardware, this brilliant and robust package from Propellerheads remains
the software of choice for many electronic studios. You can ‘rewire’ it to other software to take advantage
of its first-class samplers and sounds. Tutor: James Harries
MK533
16 Apr - 2 Jul
Mon
14:30 - 17:30
10
KS
£232 £133 £67
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’
it appeals to composers and songwriters alike. Tutor: Michael Ritchie
MK552
19 Apr - 28 Jun Thu
18:30 - 21:30
10
KS
£242 £242 £74
Advanced music production courses
These are designed as follow-on courses from our introductory range above. Prospective students should have taken the relevant
introductory course/s or have equivalent experience. If you would like to discuss any of these courses please contact music.tech@citylit.ac.uk
Mixing and advanced music Ideal if you know the basics but want your music to sound more polished and professional. Tips and tricks
production techniques
for mixing, using compressors, limiters, EQ, reverb and other devices, with examples in Cubase, Logic and
Ableton Live, although the course is suitable for users of other software. Tutor: Andrew Perkins
MK547
18 Apr - 27 Jun Wed
18:30 - 21:30
10
KS
£242 £242 £74
Fast-track mixing and
Perfect your mixes with this two-day course, covering compression and limiting, EQ, reverb and spatial
production techniques
placement. Focussing on Logic, Cubase, Ableton Live and associated plug-ins, this is an ideal complement
to our term-long courses. Tutor: Andrew Perkins
MK887
13 May - 20 May Sun
10:00 - 17:00
2
KS
£135NC£135 £135
Ableton Live plus: advanced For DJs and songwriters alike, building on our introductory course, a more in-depth look at techniques and
techniques
features including the Live Suite modules, Racks, Slicer, sub-mixing, dummy clips, video import, acapella
and much more. Tutor: James Harries
MK538
17 Apr - 26 Jun Tue
10:00 - 13:00
10
KS
£232 £133 £67
Reason plus: creative tips
Ideal if you’ve used Reason but feel you’ve only scratched the surface. With the emphasis on flexibility and
and tricks
experimentalism, you will learn tips and tricks for all devices, signal routing possibilities and advanced
production techniques. Tutor: James Harries
MK536
16 Apr - 2 Jul
Mon
18:30 - 21:30
10
KS
£242 £242 £74
Max/MSP advanced
Learn polyphonic synthesiser/sampler design, algorithmic music systems, and external development in
techniques
Java. If you have experience of using Max/MSP this is ideal for developing your skills further. Please contact
the Music department for additional information before enrolling. Tutors: Tom Mudd, Sebastian Lexer
MK530
19 Apr - 28 Jun Thu
14:30 - 17:30
10
KS
£232 £133 £67
Music for film
Music for film 1 - the process
Music for film 2 - the practice
For composers, producers, writers and directors interested in the process of making music for film. Explore
the role and relationships of the composer within a production team. No prior music experience needed.
Tutor: Seanine Joyce
MK872
26 May - 27 May Sat-Sun
10:00 - 17:00
1
KS
£135NC£135 £135
For musicians, composers, producers, writers and directors, this is an extensive introduction to the practice
of composing for film. Covers spotting, themes, sound palettes, sync issues, formats and showreels. Some
knowledge of Logic Pro useful. Tutor: Seanine Joyce
MK875
10 Jun - 24 Jun
Sun
10:00 - 17:00
3
KS
£201NC£201 £201
Composing and arranging with computers
These courses are aimed at musicians looking to develop or extend their use of computer technology in their professional practice.
Composing and arranging Work on a substantial composition with this professional scoring package, hearing your work develop as
with Sibelius software
you go along. For musicians and composers. Fluency at grade 5 theory level or a working knowledge of
grade 5 theory is required. Tutor: Philipp Wachsmann
MK559
20 Apr - 29 Jun Fri
18:00 - 21:00
10
KS
£242 £242 £74
Musicianship and music theory
Rhythm, melody and
harmony - music’s
fundamentals
Are you involved in making music but need to understand more about how music actually works? This
comprehensive course will use Sibelius software to fast-track your understanding of these essential
musical building blocks. Tutor: Philipp Wachsmann
MK520
20 Apr - 29 Jun Fri
14:00 - 17:00
10
KS
£232 £133 £67
Find out more about your course. For a detailed outline enter the course code at www.citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2600
086 Music
COURSE
CODE
DATE(S)
DAY(S)
TIME
WEEK(S)SITE FEE SNR. CONC.
Jazz and popular music
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. Tutor: Cerys Hogg
MG606* 29 Apr - 20 May Sun
14:30 - 17:30
4
KS
£106 £106 £32
Instrumental
Play samba
Learn technique on the main instruments of the batteria and the essential rhythms of the samba. You will
develop percussion arrangements that include signals, breakdowns and breaks. Tutor: Micheal Bennett
New
ME995
28 Apr - 30 Jun Sat
16:15 - 17:45
9
KS
£105 £73
£60
Free improvisation: sax
Explore approaches to improvisation outside the realms of chord progressions and song structures.
Exercises will be set to promote collaborative playing and you will listen to samples from the rich tradition
of free improvisation. Ideal for players at level 3 and above. Tutor: Rachel Musson
New
ME859
9 Jun
Sat
11:00 - 16:00
1
KS
£38NC£38 £38
Blues piano
A crash course for competent pianists. Learn basslines, boogie patterns and explore improvisation
techniques over 12 bar blues. Good coordination between hands and music reading is essential.
New
ME985
9 Jun
Sat
12:00 - 17:00
1
KS
£38NC£38 £38
Jazz clarinet
Learn the basics of playing and reading jazz. This is a beginners class for people who haven’t improvised
before, but you will need to have a minimum of two to three years of playing the clarinet.
Tutor: Howard Cottle
New
ME910
3 Jul - 10 Jul
Tue
18:00 - 20:00
2
KS
£38NC£38 £38
Jazz flute
Explore sound production, articulation and effects, jazz and latin rhythms, phrasing, chord/scale
relationship, how to approach chord sequences and the interpretation of tunes, soloing and ensemble
work. Tutor: Angèle Veltmeijer
New
ME909
6 Jul - 13 Jul
Fri
19:30 - 21:30
2
KS
£38NC£38 £38
Jazz piano taster
Meet the jazz idiom as we explore time feels and harmonic progressions of some jazz ‘standard’ tunes.
Minimum playing standard of grade 5 required. You will be playing a digital piano. Tutor: Della Rhodes
New
ME984
7 Jul - 14 Jul
Sat
14:30 - 16:30
2
KS
£38NC£38 £38
Jazz drumming
You will combine playing in swing and Latin grooves with a brief tour of the work of famous jazz drummers.
For established drummers who are new to jazz. Tutor: Mark Huggett
New
ME671
14 Jul - 21 Jul
Sat
14:00 - 17:00
2
KS
£48NC£48 £48
Jazz guitar 1
You will be introduced to the jazz style and repertoire, chord/scale vocabulary, jazz harmony, time-feel,
accompanying and improvisation. Ideal for players with established guitar techniques.
Tutor: Branco Stoysin
ME720*
22 Apr - 1 Jul
Sun
15:00 - 17:00
10
KS
£150NC£150 £150
Latin piano
If you have pop piano training or equivalent keyboard harmony facility, this practical course will to help
you understand the dynamic role of the piano in Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian music. Tutor: Sara Dhillon
ME629*
22 Apr - 1 Jul
Sun
11:00 - 13:00
10
KS
£141 £141 £71
Tabla
Learn the playing techniques of the tabla according to its place in North Indian classical music and
contemporary applications. Some tabla supplied. ME635
21 Apr - 30 Jun Sat
10:30 - 12:30
10
KS
£150 £92
£45
Voice
Sing the blues
Enjoy this exploration of blues vocal style and repertoire with an expert tutor. Includes the challenge of
writing and singing your own blues. Tutor: Carol Grimes
New
MF848
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Thu & Fri
19:00 - 21:00
1
KS
£45NC£45 £45
Rock, pop and soul singing Solo and ensemble singing of contemporary and classic pop repertoire. Attention will be given to
for beginners
appropriate vocal technique and good rhythm. You must be able to sing in time and in tune.
Tutors: Maciej Burdynoswki (MF651A), Laura Zakian (MF984)
MF651A 22 Apr - 1 Jul
Sun
13:30 - 15:00
10
KS
£118NC£118 £118
New
MF984
17 Jul - 20 Jul
Tue-Fri
18:00 - 19:30
1
KS
£65NC£65 £65
Introduction to jazz singing Learn essential tools to sing in the jazz idiom including what to listen for and the importance of pulse,
groove and sound vocal technique. You must have musical experience and a workable voice.
Tutor: Laura Zakian
New
MF989
17 Jul - 20 Jul
Tue-Fri
19:45 - 21:15
1
KS
£65NC£65 £65
Overcome stage fright
Does performance anxiety destroy your enjoyment when you sing in public? Join this friendly and
(for singers)
supportive workshop designed to combat stage fright. Bring a song you have prepared for performance.
Tutor: Clare Foster
New
MF993
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Tue & Wed
12:00 - 17:00
1
KS
£79NC£79 £79
Enrolment: 020 7831 7831 or www.citylit.ac.uk *Starred course code: call 020 7492 2630 about your pre-enrolment interview