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 voice 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 vocal 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 (Voice)
When you see a great vocalist you know it straight away. You can tell by the tone, the feel, the
authority and the sheer passion behind the singing. 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 vocalist 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 singer. 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 sing but how you sing 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 singers 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.

Practise
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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