MINI SESSIONS - STUDENTS AND GRADUATES
AN INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE LEARNING
Thursday 4 April 7-8pm UK Time
Creative Learning: What is it, why is it important and who is it important for? Workshop Leader and Presenter, Lucy Drever, leads us in a session that explores the Creative Learning sector; the what, the how and the why. We'll look at various projects, aims and outcomes, as well as top tips on how to get into this area of work. We'll also talk about the necessary skills for this sector and the best way to go about developing them.
This session is linked to ‘Finding Your Voice’ - register for this below! You can attend both, or each as a standalone.
Cost: £7 - FREE FOR STUDENTS + FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch Back - Recording available until 31 October 2024.
FINDING YOUR VOICE (AND KEEPING IT HEALTHY!)
Wednesday 17 April 6-7pm UK Time
In this session, Workshop Leader and Presenter, Lucy Drever, will look at vocal health as a teacher, presenter and workshop leader, as well as how finding your voice can encourage others to find theirs. We'll look at public speaking, what effective communication can look like as a workshop leader, and why creating a safe space in the room is essential for every voice to be heard.
This session is linked to ’Introduction to Creative Learning’ - register for this above! You can attend both, or each as a standalone.
Cost: £7 - FREE FOR STUDENTS + FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch Back - Recording available until 31 October 2024.
MUSICIANS’ WELLBEING: PRACTICAL TIPS FOR WARMING UP AND LOOKING AFTER YOUR BODY
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Join Melissa White and Elena Urioste — violinists, yogis, and co-founders of Intermission, a program that unites body, mind, breath, and music-making through yoga and meditation — to breathe, move, chat, and play together! We'll explore the many ways in which music and yoga intersect, as well as ways to honour the musician as a whole. This session is open to musicians age 18+ of all levels of experience.
Cost: £7 - FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch back - Recording for registered participants available until 31 May 2024 - please click the link in your confirmation email after signing up.
FINDING YOUR MUSICAL VOICE
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Join The Ayoub Sisters, Laura and Sarah as we explore the journey to finding your own musical voice.
In this Session, we will look at designing your own projects including working with fellow musicians, promoters, managers and record labels. We’ll explore the use of loop pedals, improvisation, arranging and how they unite different musical genres and cultures together through their unique compositional style.
Find out more about The Ayoub Sisters here.
Cost: £7 - FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch back - Recording for registered participants available until 31 May 2024 - please click the link in your confirmation email after signing up.
COME AND PLAY: JAZZ SESSION FOR ALL WITH RICHARD MICHAEL
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Bring your instruments and join us for an open jazz session with pianist Richard Michael. With his philosophy of' ‘Mistakes are Cool,’ we invite you to join Richard and to explore the musical freedom that jazz and improvisation offers. This will be a safe place to play along and expand or explore new skills.
Cost: £7 - FULL Bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch back - Recording for registered participants available until 31 May 2024 - please click the link in your confirmation email after signing up.
Please note this session is open to all ages and abilities.
WELLBEING FOR MUSICIANS: A DISCUSSION ON PERFORMANCE ANXIETY AND NERVES
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Join professional musicians Tom Poster, Elena Urioste and Laura van der Heijden as we explore the topic of wellbeing for performers.
“We all get nervous - sometimes horribly so. Come and chat to us about it, and ask us anything you like - we’ll try to help! Love Elena, Laura and Tom”
This Session is open to musicians aged 16+.
Cost: £7 - FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch Back - Recording available until 30 September 2024.
EXPANDING YOUR REPERTOIRE: RESPONSIBLE PROGRAMMING
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‘Responsible programming’ is the buzz word for this Mini Session. Join Clifton Harrison as we look at effective methods and practices for expanding your repertoire that reflects an inclusive 21st century world. This session is aimed at students and musicians who have newly joined the professional ranks, but anyone can benefit. Clifton will share his own approach and research whilst providing some resources for you to continue your own journey.
Cost: £7 - FULL bursaries available (please tick the box on the sign up form)
Watch back - Recording available until 30 September 2024