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The
Three Month Course is also a OTC OCN full-time vocational course, specifically
created to start equipping drummers with the awareness and skills needed
to thrive in today's music business.
It features the same innovative and cutting
edge curriculum, the same outstanding
instructors and the same entrance requirements. And because it is the
first term of
the One Year Diploma, students wishing to continue their studies with
us can
seamlessly progress onto terms two and three.
There are no age limits or academic prerequisites,
but students are required to take
an assessment prior to enrolling on the course.
The Certificate has four intakes –
in January, April, July and October. Each course
runs for 10 weeks terms with mid term break.
COURSE OVERVIEW
- Drum Concepts covers all essential conceptual
aspects of drumming, including styles,
grooves and musical feel. You will also look at the mental approach
to performing and
practicing.
- Drum Techniques focuses
on the mechanical, physical and ergonomic principles of
hand and foot technique. You’ll look at co-ordination, control,
speed, endurance and
mobility to develop effective self-expression on the kit.
- Contemporary Styles will give you the low-down on the latest styles at the cutting edge
of music. You’ll look at what’s required to play these styles
authentically, and then at how
to program them, as well as the use of MIDI systems and studio techniques.
- Rhythm Section Skills explores in detail the relationship between the drummer and the
bass guitarist. Drummers work on a stylistically varied repertoire of
tunes, looking
particularly at technique, time, groove and feel.
- Latin Percussion will develop your understanding
of the principles of African, Cuban
and Brazilian rhythms, and give you a sound grasp of hand percussion.
You’ll also apply
what you learn to popular music.
- Studio gives
you a direct insight into the professional recording environment. You’ll
get
hands-on experience and really have your playing challenged! Includes
setting up,
mic-ing techniques, recording, interaction with other musicians and
studio awareness.
- General Musicianship introduces drummers to essential musical concepts, including
key signatures, harmony, notation, melody, scales, chords and songwriting.
This will
enhance your ability to communicate about music and create it effectively.
- Sight Reading covers
everything from basic note values and rests, right up to
transcribing, chart-reading and performance in relation to different
musical styles.
- Live Performance
Workshops are your chance to put it all into practice on stage
in a
live band situation! Working under the guidance of experienced professional
musicians,
you will move through a range of styles throughout the year, including
rock, pop, jazz,
funk and RnB.
- Masterclasses are your chance listen to and learn from some of the best in the
business. Recent visitors to the school have included Chad Smith, Gary
Husband, Ian
Pace, Mark Mondesir, Dave Lombardo, Ian Thomas and Ralph Salmins, who
is also a
Patron of Drumtech.
- Business is
an important area for any musician. You’ll get the low-down from
agents,
record companies and fixers about the nature of the business, and how
to stay in it.
- Practice booths
are available seven days a week for you to perfect your skills.
- Student Support is
your chance to book a one-to-one session with a tutor to discuss
any aspect of the course.
Open College Network
The Three Month Certificate course in Popular Music Performance is fully accredited by the OCN OTC (Oxford, Thames and Chiltern), which is part of the Open College Network.
Students who are on the Three Month Course will receive a certificate from OTC OCN with details of the modules that they have achieved.
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