2015/16 Prospectus
VOCALS DRUMS GUITAR BASS PRODUCTION BUSINESS SONGWRITING
WHETHER YOU WANT TO BE A MUSICIAN, SONGWRITER, PRODUCER OR ENTREPRENEUR, TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH A STIMULATING AND CHALLENGING MUSICAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS.
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WELCOME TO YOUR TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON 2015/16 PROSPECTUS. HERE YOU WILL FIND THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION YOU NEED TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ABOUT TAKING THE NEXT STEPS IN YOUR MUSIC EDUCATION. I HOPE THAT WE CAN INSPIRE YOU TO STUDY AT THE UK’S LONGEST-ESTABLISHED CENTRE FOR MODERN MUSIC EDUCATION.
Tech Music School London has the finest up-
Tech Music School London was founded in
guidance and assistance in achieving their goals.
to-date equipment available for student use and the School is endorsed and supported by leading manufacturers including Evans, Marshall Amplification, Mapex, Natal, Hartke, Shure, Peavey, Audient, Ernie Ball Music Man, Ableton and Zildjian. Whatever your ambitions within the modern music industry, Tech Music School London’s unparalleled levels of career-relevant expertise, equipment access and support networks guarantee that our students are given the best
1983 and since then has seen many top-flight musicians graduate from its programmes –
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alumni have gone on to work with the likes of
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Adele, Björk, Radiohead, One Direction, Jessie J,
admissions team to book a place at an open day,
Madonna and Basement Jaxx, as well as
or to arrange an assessment. More information
developing careers as artists in their own right.
about what we do can be found online at www.techmusicschool.co.uk.
The School has its roots in West London and it now occupies a new site in Fulham. In 2013
I look forward to welcoming you to Tech Music
Tech Music School London celebrated its 30th
School London for the 2015/16 academic year.
anniversary by introducing exciting new courses in Music Production, Songwriting and Music
Yours sincerely,
Business, complementing its long-celebrated Performance courses. Tech Music School London is proud of its tutors, all of whom combine teaching with their professional music industry profiles as
Andrew Bates, BMus MMus
performers, writers, arrangers, producers and
Principal
entrepreneurs. This ensures that our students benefit from first-hand professional expertise throughout their studies. We provide a challenging but stimulating creative environment for the music professionals of tomorrow to develop their skills.
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CONTENTS 05
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ABOUT TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON
COURSES
06-07 LONDON
08-09 FACILITIES AND PARTNERS
10 LIFE AT TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON
11 MASTERCLASSES
12 CAREERS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
40 STUDENT SUPPORT
41 HOW TO APPLY
42 INTERNATIONAL
43 FEES AND FINANCE
44 STUDENT LOANS
45 SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
14-15
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STUDENT SUCCESS
ACCOMMODATION
16-18
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TUTORS
CONTACT INFORMATION
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EDUCATION PARTNERS
COLLEGE TOURS & OPEN DAYS
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ABOUT TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON IS A CREATIVE COMMUNITY OF ENGAGED AND MOTIVATED STUDENTS AND TUTORS, AND IS A NATURAL HOME FOR ASPIRING MUSICIANS AND MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. The British music industry is worth over £4bn annually and employs over 140,000 people and for 30 years we have been producing some of the industry’s brightest talents, from best-selling artists to leading songwriters, musicians, agents,
In this creative environment you can network and develop lifelong contacts while performing and staging gigs at local venues and festivals, as well as working with record labels, music producers and rehearsal studios. Tech Music School London’s courses are validated by the University of West London and are subject to QAA oversight, ensuring a consistently high standard of education. Our tutors are experts in their field and still tour, play and produce music with some of the biggest recording artists in the world.
producers, journalists, business professionals and major-label managers. Location is vital to breaking into the music
WHY LONDON?
industry and London is the centre of the music
London is at the centre of music and the arts,
universe. Our brand-new building, developed
both in terms of national and international
at a cost of over £3 million, is located in the
reputation. As a culturally diverse city with
centre of Fulham, home to many of the world’s
a large student population, London offers
major labels. The new state-of-the-art building is
inspiration and opportunities to many musicians
loaded with top-of-the-range facilities including
and artists. Alongside the major record labels
digital audio workstations, large performance/
and iconic music venues the city has a thriving
lecture rooms, and specialist instrument suites.
underground music scene with hundreds of venues and bars for you to learn your craft.
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LONDON THE PLACE TO STUDY
LONDON IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST CENTRES OF MUSIC. IT’S A PERFECT PLAYGROUND FOR CHECKING OUT NEW BANDS, NETWORKING WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND CONNECTING WITH A WEALTH OF RECORD LABELS, PROMOTIONS AGENCIES AND MANAGEMENT COMPANIES. Every style of music that’s ever been, and that ever will be, finds its place in London. From legendary jazz players calling at Soho’s Ronnie Scott’s, to breakthrough indie outfits electrifying stages in Camden Town, to chart-topping pop stars playing multiple nights at the city’s arenas: there is no stopping London’s magnetism, as the most vibrant variety of music consistently calls at its countless venues.
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And just as its music scene is incredibly diverse, so is the culture offered by London. This is a multinational metropolis, a city built on global influences. It’s a melting pot of possibilities, and Tech Music School London students can look forward to exploring a multitude of rewarding pursuits within its city limits. And should you feel there’s something missing, where better than London to kick-start your own cutting-edge scene?
A GREAT WAY TO START YOUR CAREER 48% of the UK music industry is based in London* *Source: Creative & Cultural Skills (2010). Creative and Cultural Industry: Impact and Footprint 2010/11.
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FACILITIES & PARTNERS TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON’S NEW £3 MILLION HOME IN FULHAM ILLUSTRATES OUR COMMITMENT TO THE MUSIC PROFESSIONALS OF THE FUTURE. AT TMS WE WANT TO NURTURE TALENT IN THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT, AND OUR NEW BUILDING PROVIDES US WITH THE PERFECT SPACE TO DELIVER OUR UNIQUELY TAILORED COURSES. Many of the world’s leading instrument manufacturers actively support and endorse the work that TMS is doing. As a result, TMS is brimming with the very best equipment that is ready for use in our brand-new studios. This is an unrivalled learning environment in the capital.
STUDENTS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO ACCESS TO: • Amplification by Marshall, Hartke and Peavey • Guitars and basses by Gibson, Fender and Music Man
UNRIVALLED TEACHING, PRACTICE AND REHEARSAL FACILITIES: • Five specially equipped acoustic drum booths • Three acoustic drum studios
• Strings by Ernie Ball
• Four Apple-equipped digital audio
• Drums by Mapex
• Cymbals by Zildjian
• Two keyboard labs
• Drumsticks by Vater
• Three vocal studios
• Drumheads by Evans
• Three guitar/bass studios
• Percussion by Natal
• Three live-performance studios
• PA systems by Peavey
• Two songwriting studios
• Microphones by Shure and Sontronics
• Lecture room
• Computers by Apple
• Music business seminar room
• Software including Apple Logic Pro, Avid Pro
• Recording studio with control room
Tools and Ableton • Keyboards by Korg
workstation (DAW) suites
• Two post-production suites • Two mixing rooms • Learning resource centre
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LIFE AT TECH MUSIC SCHOOL
AT TMS WE WANT TO HELP YOU BROADEN AND DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AS A MUSICIAN AND MUSICINDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL. WHETHER IT’S LEARNING INSIDE THE CLASSROOM, IN A STUDIO, ON STAGE OR AT A FESTIVAL WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ALL THE OPPORTUNITIES YOU NEED TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS THROUGH FULL-ON MUSICAL IMMERSION.
GUESTS AND MASTERCLASSES We believe that to be the best it helps to meet the best. So we encourage and help you to network with and meet leading musicindustry professionals. We use our connections to attract A-list musicians, songwriters, label executives, A&R reps and booking agents to share their knowledge with you in weekly masterclasses.
TMS ALBUM Every year we use our in-house record label, Tech Records to release an album featuring a host of TMS musicians. You get to record at a professional studio with engineers and producers. TMS bands and artists submit demos for inclusion on the album, which is released to the public and industry professionals to showcase the best of TMS talent.
GIGS Live music is a huge part of what we do at TMS - it’s not all about coursework, revision and exams - you will be heavily involved in London’s live scene throughout the year, whether it’s gigging, rehearsing or promoting. We also run and put on our own shows, showcasing our musicians at the end of each term at a series of gigs across the city in many of London’s iconic venues.
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PREVIOUS TMS GUESTS INCLUDE: CHAD SMITH (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR TREVOR HORN LAURENCE COTTLE (BLACK SABBATH) DAVE LOMBARDO (SLAYER) STEPHEN LIPSON NATE WATTS (STEVIE WONDER) JOJO MAYER PAUL GILBERT STEVE GADD SANDI THOM BILLY OCEAN JAKE GOSLING JON LORD & RICK WAKEMAN NICKI CHAPMAN BILLY COBHAM DAVE WECKL
Nate Watts Stevie Wonder’s Bass Guitarist & Musical Director
MASTERCLASSES We use our connections to attract A-list musicians, songwriters, label executives, A&R reps and booking agents to share their knowledge with you in weekly masterclasses.
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AT TMS WE USE OUR EXCELLENT CONNECTIONS IN THE DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MUSIC INDUSTRIES TO GIVE YOU THE BEST POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES TO FIND EMPLOYMENT IN ONE OF THE MOST DYNAMIC AND EXCITING VOCATIONS IN THE WORLD.
CAREERS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
WORKING WITH THE BEST
The UK music sector offers a richly varied
One of the best ways into the music industry is
numbers of careers. In such a diverse industry it
through work experience. At TMS our contacts
helps to have skills across a wide range of roles,
and industry partners allow us to help you gain
and at TMS we provide you with all the tools
internships, experience and entry level positions
you need to achieve this. Because of this our
with some of the biggest names in music,
students find work across the whole sector as
including Sony Music, EMI, Universal Music,
session musicians, songwriters, management,
Warner Music UK, Target Live, Festival Republic,
agents, engineering and in A&R roles.
Bestival, XL Recordings, Wichita, Ninja Tune, ie:music, Big Life Management, Quite Great PR, Space Promotions and Duff Press.
LEARNING FROM THE BEST such as Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
HOW WE HELP YOU ACHIEVE THIS
and Nate Watts (Stevie Wonder) to share their
At TMS we have an Artist Development Scheme
knowledge with you in weekly masterclasses.
designed to help you with your development and
All TMS tutors are actively involved in the music industry at the highest level. We also use our connections to attract many A-list musicians
offer guidance on the direction you would like your career to take. These sessions are delivered as seminars or pre-arranged auditions. The result is more contacts for you, greatly assisting your professional development.
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STUDENT SUCCESS TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON IS PROUD OF ITS STUDENTS – AND MANY GRADUATES HAVE GONE ON TO ENJOY HIGH-PROFILE CAREERS. BELOW ARE SOME OF OUR SUCCESS STORIES – MORE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.TECHMUSICSCHOOL.CO.UK
NATHAN CURRAN - BASEMENT JAXX Diploma graduate Nathan (a.k.a. Tugg) is currently the drummer for UK dance/ electronic house sensations Basement Jaxx. As well as Basement Jaxx, he has worked with chart topping artists such as Lily Allen, MC Kano, Lady Sovereign, James Morrison, Tinchy Stryder and Paloma Faith, to name but a few.
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ED DREWETT
ASH SOAN
Singer-songwriter Ed has
Ash Soan, one of the UK’s
penned massive-selling, chart-
most successful session
topping hits for the likes of
drummers, has played on over
One Direction, The Wanted
34 Top 10 albums (14 of them
and Olly Murs, and is a solo
were number 1), and 14 top
artist in his own right. He’s
10 singles (7 were number 1).
also appeared on singles by
Adele, Cee Lo Green, Robbie
rapper Professor Green, and
Williams and Seal are just a
continues to impress major
small selection of the artists
labels with his creativity.
Ash has worked with.
LEDDRA CHAPMAN
PHILIP SELWAY
Essex-born singer-songwriter
Philip is a former TMS student
Leddra achieved amazing
who has truly taken the
recognition for her solo work
music world by storm – to
when, in 2009, Sir Terry
date, Radiohead have sold in
Wogan gave her debut single
excess of 40 million albums
‘Story’ substantial support on
worldwide. Radiohead’s 1997
his BBC Radio 2 show. The
album OK Computer was
network again expressed its
voted the best album of the
enthusiasm for her material
past 25 years by readers of
in 2013, making Leddra’s ‘All
Q magazine.
-RADIOHEAD
About You’ its single of the
PHIL SIMMONDS Phil stepped into the spotlight in 2011 when his diary become increasingly packed with gigs and tour dates for the likes of Jessie J, Plan B and Leona Lewis. Phil was asked to play for Jessie J after being spotted by her musical director while playing a small jazz gig in North London. Phil is now in demand with his new band ‘Basement Project’ and has recently joined the TMS
week in March 2013.
teaching faculty.
MORE SUCCESS Our students have worked with artists including:
JASON COOPER - THE CURE
Drummer Jason has been a member of seminal British rock act The Cure since 1995, performing on several of the band’s critically acclaimed albums. He previously played in ’90s experimental indie outfit My Life Story, whose frontman Jake Shillingford is a tutor at BIMM Brighton. Jason is also a soundtrack composer and worked on the 2008 horror movie From Within.
Gaga to Massive Attack via
COURTNEY LOVE BJÖRK TRICKY ONE DIRECTION TAIO CRUZ WILL YOUNG SUPERGRASS RITA ORA KT TUNSTALL KANYE WEST BASEMENT JAXX RONAN KEATING GROOVE ARMADA PUBLIC ENEMY JESSIE J GARY MOORE WRETCH 32 LEONA LEWIS CEE LO GREEN KYLIE MINOGUE
Kylie Minogue and Lemar, he’s
More Student Success
worked with some of the very
stories can be found on
best and most successful out
our website.
JULIEN BROWN SESSION/LIVE DRUMMER
A promising percussionist from the age of three, Julien’s time at TMS set him on the way to collaborating with some amazing names in modern music. From Lady
there.
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TUTORS
ALL OUR TUTORS ARE TOP MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. THEIR ENVIABLE TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:
• Virtuoso instrumental skill and expert songwriting ability • Stadium-level touring with A-list artists • Multi-platinum hit-record experience • Top recording session credits • Regular contribution to national music journals such as Guitarist, Total Guitar, Guitar Techniques, Rhythm, Guitar Buyer, Bass Magazine, Acoustic Magazine and Music Week • Dedication and commitment to Teaching and Learning at Tech Music School London
HEADS OF DEPARTMENT LISA LAUDAT, MMus (DIST)
ERIK STAMS, BMus (Hons)
Head of Vocals
Head of Drums
Prior to joining TMS, Lisa was
With over 20 years’
a successful session vocalist
performing and recording experience, Erik’s knowledge
whose credits include collaborations with All Saints, East 17, David
of all things drum-related is incredible. He
Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Paul Young, Lionel Richie
studied extensively in New York, taking in a
and many more. She focused on the pursuit of
spell at the Fame-immortalised High School
excellence in modern vocal learning and teaching
of Performing Arts. Since settling in London,
as part of her MMus studies.
Erik has played with a wide variety of acts, and writes/records for publications including
Lisa is supported by deputy head Laura June
Drummer Magazine, Rhythm and Total Guitar.
Barnes, senior tutors Victy Silva and Iain Mackenzie, and a strong team with experience
Erik is supported by deputy head Philippe
covering everything from gospel choirs to jingle
Castermane, BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship
session artists, specialising in rock and metal
and Songwriting Programme Leader Adam
techniques through to the sweetest soul vocals.
Betts, and an impressive array of tutors covering every style from jazz to funk, pop to soul, musicals to metal.
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JOHN WHEATCROFT, MMus
JOHAN ENGLUND
Head of Guitar
Head of Music Production
John leads a busy life as
Johan has spent his
both a performer and
professional life working
educator. He has toured
in studios. An expert in a
the world in the company of Emerson, Lake
variety of software, including Avid’s Pro Tools
and Palmer and Elton John, and worked with
and Ableton Live, he’s also an accomplished
contributors to material by Miles Davis and Deep
multi-instrumentalist. Johan’s written and
Purple. A writer for publications including Guitar
produced for numerous artists, and serves as a
Techniques and Guitarist, John has also written a
house producer for EMI Publishing.
book, Improvising Blues Guitar. He fronts his own Johan is supported by highly experienced tutors,
acoustic quintet.
who’ve collaborated with producers including John is supported by deputy head Jim Clark
Nick Coler (Saint Etienne, Sugababes), Ian
– runner-up in Guitarist magazine’s Guitarist
Grimble (Manic Street Preachers, The Fall, Elton
Of The Year 2002 – alongside a team with
John) and Stuart Epps (Oasis, Robbie Williams,
experience of collaborating with artists including
Paul Weller). Tech Music School London’s Music
Rod Stewart, Lily Allen, Roger Daltrey, Pete
Production tutors have worked across numerous
Townsend, Darren Hayes (Savage Garden),
record labels, provided sound design for movies,
Nick Littlemore (Empire Of The Sun) and Amy
worked beside acts including Snow Patrol and
Winehouse.
Placebo, and demonstrated at length the latest software and apps available to rising producers.
ANDREW MCKINNEY, MMus
Becky Jones, BMus (Hons)
Head of Bass
Head of Songwriting
Bassist for British jazz-funk
Becky Jones is a singer,
band the James Taylor
songwriter and producer
Quartet, Andrew has played all over the world. He’s also freelanced on
currently performing under the name of Saint Saviour.
projects in the West End, has performed with acts including The Feeling, Beverley Knight,
Having cut her teeth on electronic music in the
LL Cool J and Billy Cobham, and writes regularly
early noughties as part of the East London scene,
for Bass Guitar Magazine.
various dance/pop collaborations and projects led her to a writing relationship with Groove Armada,
Andrew is supported by a team possessing
which soon developed into fronting the band live
impressive credentials, covering associations
around the world along with Candi Staton, Neneh
with acts as successful, and as diverse, as Cee Lo
Cherry and MC M.A.D. After contributing 2 singles
Green, Gabrielle, The Cinematic Orchestra, The
to their Grammy-nominated album ‘Black Light’,
Streets, Beyoncé, Moby and Duran Duran.
a solo career beckoned, resulting in the release of debut Saint Saviour album ‘Union’, achieving several film and TV synchronisations and live tours of the UK and Europe.
FOR FULL TUTOR PROFILES VISIT OUR WWW.TECHMUSICSCHOOL.CO.UK/TUTORS
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HARRY LECKSTEIN,
SVETLANA VASSILEVA,
BA (Hons), MBA
BMus (Hons), MA, CCPD
Head of Music Business
Head of Live Performance
Harry leads the BA (Hons)
Svetlana is a professional
Music Business degree
musician and educator,
alongside an inspirational
whose career has seen
team of industry entrepreneurs, artist managers
her play as a member of The Vegastones, who
and creative executives. Harry is managing
signed with V2 and supported Duran Duran.
director of Freeport Entertainment, representing
She’s also played with Moby and provided
One Minute Silence, Pink Punk and Olos, and
session work for Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri
is founder of the youth music social enterprise
and singer-actor John Barrowman.
Urban Collective, whose recent graduates include Mikill Pane and founder member of
Svet is supported by an impressive team bearing
The King Blues, Jonny “Itch” Fox.
many years’ experience, covering collaborations with Kid Creole, Rumer, Soul II Soul, Will Young, Queen, Florence + The Machine and Jamiroquai.
VISITING TUTOR FACULTY Tech Music School London welcomes many visiting tutors, who offer our students their unique, first-hand experiences of the music industry. Among these individuals are Kwame Kwaten of ATC Management, who looks after acts including Rumer and Master Shortie; professional DJ, producer and sound engineer Adrian Pickard, a certified Ableton trainer; Jon Shone, musical director for One Direction and Marina And The Diamonds; and Bosco De Oliveira, the UK’s foremost Latin percussionist. Check www.techmusicschool.co.uk for full Visiting Tutor Faculty profiles.
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EDUCATION PARTNERS TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON IS PRIVILEGED TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HIGHLY RESPECTED EDUCATION PROVIDERS WHO ENABLE US TO OFFER FULLY ACCREDITED COURSES TO PROVIDE SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES WITH INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS.
Tech Music School London graduates
The BIMM group of institutions offers
leave with a prestigious award from
music courses across the UK and Ireland
the University of West London.
in Brighton, Manchester, Bristol, London and Dublin.
As an education provider TMS is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards for our students. The BIMM group of institutes has been successfully assessed by the rigorous Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and has also received the UK Border Agency (UKBA) ‘Highly Trusted Sponsor’ status.
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COURSE CONTENTS 22-23 BMUS (HONS) POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE WITH FOUNDATION YEAR - DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR & BASS 24-25 BMUS (HONS) POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE - DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR & BASS 26-27 BA (HONS) CREATIVE MUSICIANSHIP - DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR AND BASS 28-29 BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION 30-31 BA (HONS) SONGWRITING 32-33 BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS 34-35 ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE – DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR & BASS 36-37 ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA MUSIC PRODUCTION 38-39 ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA SONGWRITING
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BMUS (HONS)
POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE WITH FOUNDATION YEAR DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR & BASS UCAS CODE: W31M
The BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance
Instrumental Techniques are also studied in
with Foundation Year is designed for aspiring
all four years and this enables students to
drummers, guitarists, bassists and vocalists who
continually refine and enhance their approach to
wish to develop their technical, performance
their instrument/voice with the aim of achieving
and musicianship skills to a professional level
a level of fluency that will meet the demands of
but require further preparation for study at
any musical situation.
Bachelor’s Degree level. The programme combines instrumental/vocal study with the
FOUNDATION YEAR
opportunity to engage with music technology,
The foundation year provides students with the
songwriting and a wide range of modern music
opportunity to gain a solid grounding in live
styles.
performance, instrumental/vocal techniques and styles as well as study skills, sight reading and
Graduates of the BMus (Hons) Popular Music
musicianship. Students will consolidate their
Performance with Foundation Year will be ready
existing knowledge and skills while discovering
to pursue careers as artists, musical directors
new areas of endeavour to pursue.
and session, touring and theatrical musicians as well as arrangers/composers.
YEARS ONE, TWO and THREE progress as per the descriptions given for the BMus (Hons)
Live performance is central to the programme and students participate in weekly Live Performance Workshops (LPWs) in all four years; LPWs give students the opportunity to perform on stage with their fellow students while receiving expert guidance from TMS’ teaching staff.
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Popular Music Performance.
KEY INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Minimum of 80 UCAS points to include a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma in Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grades C and upwards, including English
Validated by the University of West London
MODULES All students take six modules (120 credits). All modules are mandatory. • Foundation Performance Studies
Language.
• Instrument Techniques
Applicants must attend a compulsory audition,
• Foundations of Music
where they will demonstrate their practical skills with a specialist tutor.
• Music Styles • Sight Reading • Academic Studies and
Learning Development
International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
ESSENTIALS Course Duration: 4 years UCAS Code: W31M TMS UCAS Institution Code: T15
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BMUS (HONS)
POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR & BASS UCAS CODE: W315
This course is designed for aspiring drummers,
a level of fluency that will meet the demands of
guitarists, bassists and vocalists who wish
any musical situation.
to develop their technical, performance and musicianship skills to a professional level. The
Year One: In year one, students address the
programme combines high-level instrumental/
essential music skills that will underpin not
vocal study with the opportunity to engage with
only the rest of their studies but also their
music technology, songwriting and a wide range
future career. This includes investigating
of modern music styles.
and performing a wide range of music and developing an understanding of music theory,
Graduates will be ready to pursue careers as
music technology and the music business.
artists, musical directors and session, touring and theatrical musicians as well as arrangers/
Year Two: Year two requires students to apply
composers.
their skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios while studying the cultural heritage of popular
Live performance is central to the programme
music. Students also have the chance to select
and students participate in weekly Live
optional modules that allow them to specialise
Performance Workshops (LPWs) in all three years.
in either music technology or arranging/
LPWs give students the opportunity to perform
composing.
on stage with their fellow students while receiving expert guidance from TMS’ teaching staff.
Year Three: Year three has increased optionality with students able to choose the suite of
Instrumental Techniques are also studied in
modules that will enable them to make the
all three years and this enables students to
transition from student to professional. Third-
continually refine and enhance their approach to
year projects include the self-directed final
their instrument/voice with the aim of achieving
Performance Project at a top London venue.
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KEY INFORMATION
Validated by the University of West London
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Minimum of 160 UCAS points to include a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma in Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language. Applicants must attend a compulsory audition, demonstrating their potential performance, reading, theory and aural skills in the presence of a specialist tutor. International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
MODULES YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
All students take six modules
Students take five modules
Students take five modules
(120 credits). All modules are
(120 credits). Four modules
(120 credits). Four modules
mandatory.
are mandatory, with the
are mandatory, with the
fifth a choice between
fifth a choice between
two options.
three options.
• Techniques 1
Mandatory Modules:
Mandatory Modules:
• Musicianship
• Performance Studies 2
• Performance Project
• Music Industry Landscape
• Techniques 2
• Performance Studies 3
• Music Technology 1
• Ensemble Skills
• Techniques 3
• Popular Music Culture
• Personal and Business
• Performance Studies 1 • Essential Styles
Development
ESSENTIALS Course Duration: 3 years UCAS Code: W315
Option Modules – students
Option Modules – students
must pick one of two:
must pick one of three:
• Composing and Arranging 1
• Music Technology 3
• Music Technology 2
• Composing and Arranging 2 • Music Pedagogy in Practice
TMS UCAS Institution Code: T15
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BA (HONS)
CREATIVE MUSICIANSHIP DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR & BASS UCAS CODE: W3C5
This course is designed for aspiring drummers,
Year One: In year one, students address the
guitarists, bassists and vocalists who wish to
building blocks of individual artistry that will
develop their individual creative/artistic voice. The
underpin not only the rest of their studies but
programme combines instrumental/vocal study
also their future career. This includes interpreting
with the opportunity to develop collaborative
a wide range of music in both traditional and
and entrepreneurial skills while performing a wide
experimental contexts while developing an
range of original/adapted music.
understanding of songwriting, music technology and the music business.
Graduates of the BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship will be ready to pursue careers as artists, band
Year Two: Year two requires students to apply their
leaders and contributing band members of
skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios while
any number of musical projects as well as
utilising the weekly LPW to workshop the original
songwriters/composers.
music of their peers. Students also have the chance to select optional modules that allow them
Live performance is central to the programme
to focus their learning journey on either showcase
and students participate in weekly Live
performance or composing for moving image.
Performance Workshops (LPWs) in all three years; LPWs give students the opportunity to perform
Year Three: Year three affords students the
on stage with their fellow students while receiving
opportunity to participate in the self-directed
expert guidance from TMS’ teaching staff.
final Performance Project at a top London venue while choosing from a range of optional modules
Instrumental Techniques are mandatory in Years 1
including advanced instrumental techniques,
and 2 and optional in Year 3 in order to facilitate
music pedagogy and/or composition that will
the development of performance excellence
best support them to make the transition from
alongside the pursuit of creativity/artistry.
student to creative artist.
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KEY INFORMATION
Validated by the University of West London
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Minimum of 160 UCAS points including a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma in Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language. Applicants must attend a compulsory audition demonstrating their potential performance, creativity and individuality in the presence of a specialist performance tutor. International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
MODULES YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
All students take six modules
Students take five modules
Students take five modules
(120 credits). All modules are
(120 credits). Four modules
(120 credits). Three modules
mandatory.
are mandatory, with the
are mandatory, with the
fifth a choice between
remaining two chosen from
three options.
four options.
Mandatory Modules:
Mandatory Modules:
• Band Performance 2
• Professional Project
• Styles
• Performance Techniques 2
• Band Performance 3
• Harmony and Theory
• Songwriting and Creative
• Dissertation
• Band Performance 1 • Performance Techniques 1 • Songwriting and Creative Technology 1
• Music Industry Landscape
Technology 2 • Artist Development
• Personal and Business Development
• Popular Music Culture Option Modules – students
Option Modules – students
must pick one of three:
must pick two of four:
Course Duration: 3 years
• Showcase
• Songwriting and Creative
UCAS Code: W3C5
• Music for the Moving Image 1
ESSENTIALS
TMS UCAS Institution Code: T15
• Studio Musicianship
Technology 3 • Techniques 3 • Music Pedagogy in Practice • Music for Moving Image 2
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BA (HONS)
MUSIC PRODUCTION
UCAS CODE: WH70
The BA (Hons) Music Production is designed for
Year One: In year one, students address the
aspiring producers and musicians who wish to
essential production skills that will underpin
develop their recording and production skills in
not only the rest of their studies but also their
a range of scenarios. The programme combines
future career. This includes working with a wide
technical study with the opportunity to develop
range of analogue recording techniques and
collaborative and entrepreneurial skills while
equipment and digital mixing, audio production
engaging with a wide range of analogue and
and sequencing platforms as well as developing
digital techniques, equipment and platforms.
an understanding of music theory, songwriting and the music business.
Graduates of the BA (Hons) Music Production will be ready to pursue careers as freelance and/ or label producers, content creatives and postproducers as well as live sound engineers and studio managers. Networking and collaboration are central to the programme and students are encouraged to create music projects with their peers
Year Two: Year two requires students to apply their skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios involving arranging, advanced sequencing and remixing in contemporary dance styles while studying the cultural heritage of popular music. Students also have the chance to select optional modules that allow them to specialise in studio management, live sound and songwriting.
on the BA (Hons) Songwriting programme,
Year Three: Year three affords students the
utilise musicians studying the BMus (Hons)
opportunity to participate in the self-directed final
Popular Music Performance and BA (Hons)
Production Project while choosing from a range
Creative Musicianship programmes and form
of optional modules including sound design,
entrepreneurial partnerships with students from
music pedagogy and/or composition that will
the BA (Hons) Music Business programme.
best support them to make the transition from student to music production professional.
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KEY INFORMATION
Validated by the University of West London
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Minimum of 160 UCAS points including a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology or Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language. Applicants must attend an interview relating to their personal statement and aspects of music production. Applicants must bring with them at least one example of their production work, running to a minimum of three minutes, on a suitable format: MP3, with player, or on CD. International applicants can be interviewed remotely if visiting our campus is not possible. International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
MODULES YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
All students take six modules
Students take six modules
Students take five modules
(120 credits). All modules are
(120 credits). Five modules
(120 credits). Two modules
mandatory.
are mandatory, with the
are mandatory, with the
sixth a choice between
remaining three chosen
three options.
from six options.
• Mixing and Audio Production 1
Mandatory Modules:
Mandatory Modules:
• Songwriting 1
• Mixing & Audio Production 2
• Production Project
• Musicianship
• Electronic Dance Music
• Personal and Business
• Recording Skills • Software Environments
• Music Industry Landscape
Production and Remixing
Development
• Arranging • Music for the Moving Image 1
Option Modules – students
• Popular Music Culture
must pick three of six: • Songwriting 3
ESSENTIALS Course Duration: 3 years UCAS Code: WH70 TMS UCAS Institution Code: T15
Option Modules – students
• Sonic Manipulation
must pick one of three:
• Location Recording and
• Live Sound
Post-Production
• Songwriting 2
• Music for the Moving Image 2
• Studio Management
• Music for Video Games • Music Pedagogy in Practice
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BA (HONS)
SONGWRITING UCAS CODE: W380
The BA (Hons) Songwriting is designed for
Year One: In year one, students address the
aspiring songwriters and musicians who wish to
essential songwriting skills that will underpin
develop their music and lyric writing skills in a
not only the rest of their studies but also their
range of scenarios. The programme combines
future career. This includes investigating and
technical study with the opportunity to develop
analysing a wide range of music and developing
collaborative and entrepreneurial skills while
an understanding of music theory, music
engaging with music technology and a wide
technology and the music business.
range of modern music styles. Year Two: Year two requires students to apply Graduates of the BA (Hons) Songwriting will be
their skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios
ready to pursue careers as singer/songwriters
while studying the music business’ complex legal
and contributing band members as well as
framework. Students also have the chance to
freelance and/or label songwriters, lyricists and
select optional modules that allow them to focus
top-liners.
their learning journey on showcase performance, writing to brief and/or composing for moving
Songwriting workshops are central to the
image.
programme and students participate in weekly showcases and critiques in all three years;
Year Three: Year three affords students the
workshops give students the opportunity to
opportunity to participate in the self-directed
perform their songs and/or have their songs
final Song Portfolio Project while choosing from
performed in a safe environment while receiving
a range of optional modules including situational
expert guidance from TMS’ teaching staff.
composition, music pedagogy and/or music technology that will best support them to make the transition from student to professional songwriter.
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KEY INFORMATION
Validated by the University of West London
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Minimum of 160 UCAS points including a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma in Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language. Applicants must attend an interview relating to their personal statement and aspects of songwriting. Applicants must bring with them at least one example of their songwriting work – running to a minimum of three minutes in duration – on a suitable format (MP3 with player, or CD). International applicants can be interviewed remotely if visiting our campus is not possible. International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
MODULES YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
All students take six modules
Students take six modules
Students take five modules
(120 credits). All modules are
(120 credits). Five modules
(120 credits). Two modules
mandatory.
are mandatory, with the
are mandatory, with the
sixth a choice between
remaining three chosen
three options.
from six options.
• Recording Skills
Mandatory Modules:
Mandatory Modules:
• Music Technology for
• Songwriting 2
• Song Project
• Music Technology
• Personal and Business
• Songwriting 1 • Song Stylistics
Songwriters 1 • Musicianship • Music Industry Landscape
for Songwriters 2 • Music Publishing and the Legal Framework • Popular Music Culture
ESSENTIALS Course Duration: 3 years UCAS Code: W380 TMS UCAS Institution Code: T15
Development
• Arranging Option Modules – students must pick one of three: • Songwriting 3 • Song Production Option Modules – students
• Writing for the Stage
must pick one of three:
• Music for the Moving Image 2
• Music for the Moving Image 1
• Music Technology for
• Writing for Commission • Showcase
Songwriters 3 • Music Pedagogy in Practice
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BA (HONS)
MUSIC BUSINESS
UCAS CODE: W370
This course is designed for anyone wishing
Year One: In year one, students address the
to pursue a career in the music business as
essential music business skills that will underpin
a music industry entrepreneur, innovator or
not only the rest of their studies but also their
creative manager. The programme features the
future career. This includes developing an
integration of traditional industry models with
understanding of the fundamental principles of
existing and emerging digital technologies.
business, the changing music industry landscape,
Recognising the need for entrepreneurs to
real-world record-label projects, artist & event
find employment in an extremely competitive
management and both physical and digital
industry, the qualification has a vocational
marketing techniques.
emphasis in addition to academic skills. Year Two: Year two requires students to build on The programme provides graduates with the
their knowledge of the music industry landscape
knowledge and skills appropriate to a range of
and to develop and apply critical, analytical
career outcomes in the music industry (label,
and reflective skills to increasingly ‘real-world’
publishing, events, management, digital) and
scenarios. The focus continues to be on
students are encouraged to manage the school
developing independent learning, team-working,
record label, produce programmes for the school
leadership, organisational, problem-solving,
radio station and host live industry showcases
networking and communication skills relevant to
and gigs on site and across the capital.
both academic study and the music business.
Networking and collaboration are central to
Year Three: Year three encourages the highest
the programme and students are encouraged
level of independent, self-directed study
to identify, develop and realise real-life music
and third year projects include real world
business projects in conjunction with their
business start-up activities. Students also
peers from TMS’ BMus (Hons) Popular Music
study increasingly complex event management
Performance, BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship,
techniques while undertaking an industry
BA (Hons) Songwriting and BA (Hons) Music
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KEY INFORMATION
Validated by the University of West London
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Minimum of 160 UCAS points to include a minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards, including English Language. International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tech Records, our in-house label, provides a superb real-world platform for business students to discover how the industry works by putting out releases while they study. www.techrecords.co.uk
MODULES YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
All students take six modules
All students take six modules
All students take four
(120 credits). All modules are
(120 credits). All modules are
modules (120 credits). All
mandatory.
mandatory.
modules are mandatory.
• Label Project
• Digital Project
• Music Business Project
• The Fundamentals of
• Digital Entertainment
• Industry Placement
Commerce
• Event Management 2
• Music Industry Landscape
• Project Management
• Dissertation
• Artist Management
• Music Publishing and the
Business
• Event Management 1 • Physical and Digital Marketing
ESSENTIALS Course Duration: 3 years UCAS Code: W370 TMS UCAS Institution Code: T15
Legal Framework
For full module descriptions
• Business Start-Up
www.techmusicschool.co.uk
• Popular Music Culture
SEIZE THE DAY, WAIT FOR NO ONE, LEARN EVERYTHING, NETWORK FEROCIOUSLY, BECOME THE MUSIC INDUSTRY OF TOMORROW AT TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON. HARRY LECKSTEIN HEAD OF MUSIC BUSINESS
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ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA
POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR & BASS The Diploma in Popular Music Performance
Songwriting lessons lead students through the
is designed for drummers, guitarists, bassists
creative process of lyric, melody and chord
and vocalists who wish to follow an intensive
writing to the final presentation of original
one-year programme of study. This combines a
material. Music Technology lessons introduce
number of instrument specific lessons alongside
students to industry-standard software
a range of supporting skills. A successful student
packages, enabling the recording and production
will graduate from the programme with a
of original material. Musicianship encompasses
Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music
aural, theory and harmony study related to real-
– equivalent to two ‘A’ Levels.
world pop music examples.
Lessons in instrumental/vocal techniques, the
Lecture-based modules include: Music in Context
ability to perform and improvise across a range
providing a history of classic artists placed in
of genres and reading music are core to all
their social, historical and political context, and
disciplines. Students also learn about amp and
Music Industry providing practical knowledge to
pedal techniques (Guitar); backing vocals and
help aspiring artists plan their career.
stage techniques (Vocals); and working within a rhythm section (Drums and Bass). Tuition is
Networking and collaboration are central to the
based around a group-learning experience where
programme and students are encouraged to
technique and skill is developed through weekly
create music projects with their peers on the
lessons and practice tasks.
BA (Hons) and BMus (Hons) Programmes.
Live performance is central to the programme and students participate in weekly Live Performance Workshop (LPWs). LPWs give students the opportunity to perform on stage with their fellow students while receiving expert guidance from TMS’ teaching staff.
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KEY INFORMATION MODULES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Techniques 1 & 2
Four GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards,
• Session Styles 1 & 2
including English Language.
• Pre-Production 1 & 2 • Live Performance Workshop
Applicants must attend a compulsory
• Reading
assessment – or, a submission of relevant work
• Musicianship
is required.
• The Music Industry • Music in Context
International students may arrange a remote
• Songwriting
interview/assessment if they cannot visit our
• Music Technology
campus. International students must meet
• Extended Studies
English requirement of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
Please refer to www.techmusicschool.co.uk for expanded module information on these subject areas.
PROGRESSION ROUTE Onto TMS BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship or BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance
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ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA
MUSIC PRODUCTION The Diploma in Music Production is designed
Music Technology in Performance allows learners
for creative music producers who wish to follow
to develop a deeper understanding of the role
an intensive one-year programme of study.
of production techniques in a live performance
The programme focuses on the creative use
situation: MIDI controllers, synths, samplers
of the recording and production environment
and laptops through to microphones, effect
to produce music and sound for a range of
processors and DJ techniques.
applications. A successful student will graduate from the programme with a Pearson Edexcel
Songwriting lessons take students through the
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology –
creative process of lyric, melody and chord
equivalent to two ‘A’ Levels.
writing to the final presentation of original material. Musicianship encompasses aural, theory
Core recording and production skills such as
and harmony study related to real-world pop
microphone techniques, mixing, effects and
music.
mastering will enable students to take a song from demo to finished product. Setup, capture,
Lecture-based modules include: Music in Context
recording and mixing of multi-track audio
providing a history of classic artists placed in
sessions are embedded into the programme
their social, historical and political context and
throughout the year.
Music Industry providing practical knowledge that helps aspiring artists plan their career.
In Listening Skills, students are given the opportunity to develop a critical ear, identifying
Networking and collaboration are central to the
key recording and production techniques
programme and students are encouraged to
alongside the musical components of a
create music projects with their peers on the
recording, while recognising the impact of the
Diploma in Songwriting programme and utilise
acoustic environment on the textures of vocals
musicians studying the Diploma in Popular Music
and instruments.
Performance programmes.
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KEY INFORMATION MODULES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Music Production Techniques
Four GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards,
• Sequencing Systems and Techniques
including English Language.
• Sound Creation and Manipulation • Audio Engineering Principles
Applicants must submit an example of their
• Songwriting
production work, on CD, which uses both music
• Music and Sound for the Moving Picture
technology hardware and software. The example
• The Music Industry
must be a minimum of one minute long and must
• Music Production Project
be original material. This sample will be assessed
• Music in Context
at Tech Music School London, based on its
• Listening Skills
arrangement, technical proficiency and recording
• Software Notation
quality. If the sample meets TMS’s standards, an
• Music Theory and Harmony
interview will be arranged.
• Extended Studies International students may arrange a remote interview/assessment if they cannot visit our campus. International students must meet English requirement of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. Please refer to www.techmusicschool.co.uk for expanded module information on these subject areas.
PROGRESSION ROUTE Onto TMS BA (Hons) Music Production
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ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA
SONGWRITING The Diploma in Songwriting offers a wide range
In Listening Skills, students are given the
of modules to help you develop a portfolio of
opportunity to develop a critical ear, identifying
skills relevant to the music industry. Lessons
key recording and production techniques.
focussed on individual elements within the
Arranging and Software Notation lessons enable
songwriting process sit alongside a range of
to student to expand their songs to include
supporting skills. A successful student will
string, brass and backing vocal parts.
graduate from the programme with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music –
Music Technology lessons introduce students to
equivalent to two ‘A’ Levels.
industry-standard software packages, enabling the recording and production of original
Students take a number of lessons in the
material. Musicianship encompasses aural, theory
building blocks of songwriting: melody, lyrics,
and harmony study related to real-world pop
harmony and structure. They are encouraged
music examples.
to develop their own writing style through the study of past masters and the introduction of
Lecture-based modules include: Music in Context
structured writing techniques.
providing a history of classic artists placed in their social, historical and political context and
Performance plays a pivotal role in the
Music Industry providing practical knowledge
programme. Students’ workshop their songs in
that helps aspiring artists plan their career.
a safe environment and receive expert guidance from songwriting and performance tutors. They
Networking and collaboration are central to the
may use guitar, piano, loops, apps or software
programme and students are encouraged to
programmes to support their performance.
create music projects with their peers on the Diploma in Music Production programme and utilise musicians studying the Diploma in Popular Music Performance programmes.
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KEY INFORMATION MODULES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Melody and Lyrics
Four GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards,
• Harmony
including English Language.
• Structure and Style • Songwriting Workshop / Portfolio Design
Applicants must attend a compulsory
• Arranging
assessment at Tech Music School London, or
• Listening Skills
submit demo material if they are unable to
• Live Performance Workshop
come in person.
• Software Notation • Musicianship
International students may arrange a remote
• The Music Industry
interview/assessment if they cannot visit our
• Music in Context
campus. International students must meet
• Music Technology
English requirement of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
• Extended Studies Please refer to www.techmusicschool.co.uk for expanded module information on these subject areas.
PROGRESSION ROUTE Onto TMS BA (Hons) Songwriting
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STUDENT SUPPORT WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR STAY AT TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON AS EASY AND COMFORTABLE FOR YOU AS POSSIBLE. WE HAVE ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SUPPORT TEAMS DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF BEING AT TMS.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
PERSONAL SUPPORT
We have a full-time team providing a range of
Student Support also offers counselling and
services for those who need support throughout
stress-management. This is done on a one-to-one
their studies. These include students with special
basis and is strictly confidential. We understand
learning difficulties, dyslexia, medical conditions
that there are certain stresses and anxieties
and other disabilities. Our Student Support team
that can affect students so our fully qualified
will work on a one-to-one basis to help students
counsellors will help with any problems you may
learn skills to help with reading, writing, revision
have from financial worries to personal issues.
and approach to exams and coursework. For further information you can call Student Support on +44 (0)208 749 3131
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HOW TO APPLY APPLYING TO TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON IS SIMPLE. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS FOLLOW THESE STEPS.
HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES 1 Make your application through UCAS at ucas.com. To apply via UCAS you will need your course code and also the correct institution codes.
T15 – Institution Code for TMS The first UCAS deadline for application is January 15 2015. There are further opportunities to apply but it is recommended you meet this first deadline.
2 For performance courses you will require an assessment with TMS. Once we have received your application we will book your assessment, or you can book one before you apply by calling our admissions teams on +44 (0)208 749 3131. For Music Production courses you will be required to submit a portfolio of your work on application. 3 If your UCAS application is successful you will be made either a conditional or unconditional offer. If it is conditional it will be pending TMS receiving any further information that is required, such as exam results and certificates. If it unconditional then you have met the entry criteria for the course.
DIPLOMA COURSES 1 You can apply directly to TMS to secure your place on one of our diploma courses by visiting www.techmusicschool.co.uk by calling us on +44 (0)208 749 3131 or by emailing admissions@techmusicschool.co.uk. 2 When we have received your enquiry we will ask you in for an assessment. If you are applying for a course that does not involve a practical performance element you will be assessed on your qualifications, experience and an interview. 3 After your assessment or interview we will either make you an offer of a place or suggest what you need to do to develop your skills.
If you have any queries about TMS courses you can call our admissions team on +44 (0)208 749 3131 or email us at admissions@techmusicschool.co.uk
4 C onfirmation of your place will be made through ‘Track’ on ucas.com. It is then up to you to confirm if you wish to take your place.
KNOW YOUR CODES T15 – Institution Code for TMS
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INTERNATIONAL WE HAVE A HISTORY OF TEACHING STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, AND WE WANT THIS TO CONTINUE. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BRING A DIFFERENT DIMENSION TO THE VIBRANT TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON ENVIRONMENT. CONTRASTING CULTURES AND MUSIC TASTES ENCOURAGE OUR STUDENTS TO LOOK AT MUSIC FROM AN ALTERNATIVE VIEWPOINT, ENHANCING THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE.
VISAS
BANKING
Our admissions team can offer advice about
If you are moving to the UK for the first time
studying in London in order to make the
you will probably want to set up a bank account.
transition as smooth as possible. The team will
You should ask for advice from the bank in your
also be able to give you clear concise information
home country. Many have agreements with
about applying for a Tier 4 visa. It can be a
banks in the UK and can assist you with opening
daunting task but we will try and make it as easy
an account before you leave your home. To open
as possible for you. TMS holds a Tier 4 Highly
an account you may need to complete a bank
Trusted Sponsor (HTS) licence, which enables us
application form and provide your passport, a
to sponsor international students on our full-time
letter from TMS and proof of your address.
courses at both diploma and degree levels. When applying for a visa we recommend that you allow a minimum of eight weeks from the time of your acceptance onto a course at TMS.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
WORKING IN LONDON EU students are able to work while studying. Students from outside the UK will need to get a National Insurance (NI) number. You can find further information about how to be issued an NI
Non-native English-speaking students need to
number at hmrc.gov.uk/ni/intro/number.htm. UK
meet our English language requirement of IELTS
Border Agency guidelines state that international
5.0 for diploma and IELTS 5.5 for most degree
students holding Tier 4 visas studying at TMS do
courses or equivalent. (BA in Music Business
not currently have any working rights.
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.)
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FEES & FINANCE AS PART OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST SUCCESSFUL GROUP OF MUSIC COLLEGES, TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON ARE UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO OFFER OUTSTANDING VALUE AND QUALITY. Many UK universities are charging £9,000 a year for degree courses – all of our undergraduate three-year degree courses are priced at under £6,000 for UK and EU students. All TMS courses are fully accredited so you can apply to the Student Loans Company to cover the full amount of tuition fees payable. To find out more, please refer to our finance packs or website for more information on funding options. All fees quoted apply to the 2015/16 academic year only, and are on a per annum basis.
Diplomas
UK and EU students
Non EU Students
UCAS Code
Diploma in Popular Music Performance
£4,950
£9,950
N/A
Diploma in Music Production
(£500 deposit required)
(Deposit req. £1,000)*
Diploma in Songwriting
Free to students under 18**
Higher Education Courses
UK and EU students
Non EU Students
UCAS Code
BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance £5,950
£10,950 (Deposit required £1,000)*
W315
BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance £5,950 (with Foundation Year)
£10,950 (Deposit required £1,000)*
W31M
BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship
£5,950
£10,950 (Deposit required £1,000)*
W3C5
BA (Hons) Music Production
£5,950
£10,950 (Deposit required £1,000)*
WH70
BA (Hons) Songwriting
£5,950
£10,950 (Deposit required £1,000)*
W380
BA (Hons) Music Business
£5,950
£10,950 (Deposit required £1,000)*
W370
* Balance paid within 6 weeks ** UK & EU students aged 17 or under as of 31st August 2015 are eligible for free funding.
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STUDENT LOANS FOR MOST STUDENTS STUDYING A DEGREE-LEVEL COURSE, TUITION FEES CAN BE COVERED BY A STUDENT LOAN. TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON ARE ABLE TO OFFER LOANS THROUGH THE STUDENT LOANS COMPANY. for a student loan. You can find out more
REPAYMENTS
information on the guidelines and how to
Your repayments are linked to your income. You
apply for a student loan at www.slc.co.uk. The
only make repayments when your income is over
government also provides useful information on
£21,000 a year, and if your income drops below
student finance at www.gov.uk/student-finance.
this amount repayments stop. Each month you
Both UK and EU students are eligible to apply
pay back 9% of any income over £21,000, this TMS have been fully QAA assessed which is a
would work out at approximately £30 per month
requirement of the government to be able to
if you were earning £25,000 per year.
offer student loans on a continuing basis. For more information on loans or any queries Student loans for Tuition fees provided by the
you may have on tuition fees and student finance
Student Loan Company will cover a maximum of
please contact the TMS Finance team on
£6,000 of fees per annum if you are eligible for a
+44 (0)208 749 3131 or by emailing
loan. Where the annual course fees are in excess
admissions@techmusicschool.co.uk
of £6,000, the balance must be paid by the student prior to enrolling each academic year.
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SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON IS DEDICATED TO OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES TO TALENTED AND PASSIONATE ASPIRING MUSICIANS AND MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. OUR AIM IS TO DO AS MUCH AS WE CAN TO HELP YOU SUCCEED. In the last year TMS, as part of the BIMM group, have offered over £200,000 in scholarships and bursaries to students in need of financial help to make the most of their talents. It is an initiative we are proud to be a part of and we will be continuing with. For more details about TMS’ scholarships and bursaries visit the ‘Fees and Scholarships’ section at www.techmusicschool.co.uk/funding.
AVAILABLE BURSARIES: EMI MUSIC SOUND FOUNDATION STRUMMERVILLE (THE JOE STRUMMER FOUNDATION FOR NEW MUSIC) MARSHALL AMPLIFICATION HARTKE SHURE MAPEX PLEDGE MUSIC
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ACCOMMODATION IN LONDON
LONDON IS A THRIVING STUDENT CITY SO YOU ARE NEVER SHORT OF PLACES TO LIVE. ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE ACROSS THE CITY WITH EASY ACCESS TO FULHAM BY TUBE OR BUS.
AVAILABLE ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES: • Dedicated student housing • Private landlords • Houseshare opportunities • Part-boards with families You can find more details at www.techmusicschool.co.uk/accommodation. When you apply we will send you an accommodation pack to help you find your perfect place to live, and each year we also have a dedicated online forum for new students to find out all they need to know about living in London.
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 CONTACT INFORMATION
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON OR THE INFORMATION WITHIN THIS PROSPECTUS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO GET IN TOUCH.
TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON
CHECK US OUT ONLINE
Effie Road
WEBSITE:
Fulham
www.techmusicschool.co.uk
London SW6 1EN
FACEBOOK:
United Kingdom
www.facebook.com/TechMusicSchool
TEL :
+44 (0)208 749 3131
TWITTER:
EMAIL:
admissions@techmusicschool.co.uk
www.twitter.com/TechMusicSchool
PLEASE NOTE: The information in the TMS prospectus and online is believed to be correct. It is not part of any agreement with parents/students and the school. Courses and course content are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change. Tech Music School is part of the BIMM Group and from 2014 will be known as BIMM London.
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/user/TechMusicSchool
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COLLEGE TOURS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TMS TOUR THE COUNTRY VISITING SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES TO TALK TO STUDENTS ABOUT CAREERS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. Our college tours are an interactive experience featuring live music as well as a presentation and Q&A session with our experienced college tours team. We lift the lid on how the music industry works and offer advice and guidance on how to pursue your dream career.
WOULD YOU LIKE US TO VISIT YOUR SCHOOL/COLLEGE? If you’re a student, parent or teacher and would like TMS to visit your school or college then contact us by emailing our Events team on events@bimm.co.uk.
OPEN DAYS
WE HOLD OPEN DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR SO THAT YOU CAN GET A SENSE OF WHAT LIFE AS A STUDENT AT TMS WILL BE LIKE. At an open day you can: • Watch live performances from TMS bands
• See a presentation about TMS courses and our philosophy on education • View our facilities • Meet course tutors • Ask any questions you may have regarding studying at TMS To find out when our open days are running check out www.techmusicschool.co.uk/open-days Please contact us on +44 (0)208 749 3131 or by email at admissions@techmusicschool.co.uk in order to book your place on our next open day.
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STEVE ALLSWORTH – ROD STEWART, LILY ALLEN DAVID LAUDAT – SPICE GIRLS, EAST 17, WESTLIFE BECKY JONES – GROOVE ARMADA RAY TOVEY – ONE LITTLE INDIAN (BJÖRK) SANDY BUGLASS – PIXIE LOTT LES DAVIDSON – PETE TOWNSEND, TINA TURNER JACOB QUISTGAARD – DAMON ALBARN GLEN RAYNER – SAVAGE GARDEN FEMI TEMOWO – COURTNEY PINE, AMY WINEHOUSE
TUTORS
THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE FANTASTIC ARTISTS OUR TUTORS HAVE WORKED WITH
SEBASTIAAN DE KROM – HERBIE HANCOCK JOHN CALVERT – THE STREETS, LEMAR ELLIOTT HENSHAW – DEEP PURPLE IAIN MACKENZIE – RONNIE SCOTT’S BIG BAND JAMES BELL – ROLLING STONES, GARY MOORE VICTY SILVA – SUEDE, TOM JONES, PLACEBO CARYS DAMON – GALLOWS, FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND SIMON CARTER – JAMIROQUAI, CRAIG DAVID JON SHONE – ONE DIRECTION, TINCHY STRYDER CHRIS BORUD – CEE LO GREEN, GABRIELLE SIMON COLAM – ITV X FACTOR ACCOMPANIST (SERIES 1-9) 49
All the information contained in this prospectus is correct at the time of print. Tech Music School London, however reserves the right to vary, alter or cancel the services and all other matters referred to herein at our sole discretion and no liability whatsoever shall arise to us by reason of so doing. Tech Music School Ltd. Registered Office: 38-42 Brunswick Street West, Brighton, BN3 1EL. Company No. 07172561