<p> WEA Course Information Sheet 2013-14</p><p>Course title: An Insight into the Modern Music Industry: An Insider's 'know how' of Today's Music Industry.</p><p>Course reference: C3734967 Tutor(s): Dom Beken</p><p>Venue: Wendover Library Meeting Room, High Street, HP22 6DU Fee: £46.40</p><p>Start date: 20/01/2014 End date: 24/02/2014 Day(s)/time(s): Monday 19:30 </p><p>Number of sessions: 6 Hours per session: 2 Level: 3</p><p>Title of qualification to be gained (if any): N/A</p><p>Awarding body (if any): N/A</p><p>Essential materials None</p><p>Course aims: This course will provide an “insider’s view” of the music industry from pop production through musical theatre, film scoring, computer games to classical recording and performance and show learners how the music we hear is really created. </p><p>Course description: </p><p>The purpose of this series of talks and discussions is to give an insider’s view of the modern music industry – an insight into how modern music is produced and to give answers to commonly asked questions about records and musical performances, such as “what is auto tune?” and “are they actually playing live?”</p><p>The course will be curated by an experienced music composer and producer who works with many people across the industry. Each talk is presented by a working freelance practitioner and expert in their field, who will be able to give first hand evidence and information about how they do their job, why certain techniques are used and how to spot them. It is hoped the course will be useful to anyone considering a career in music and fascinating for people with an interest in the music they consume on records, on the radio, online or on TV.</p><p>Any prior knowledge or entry requirements? An interest in music and a good pair of ears!</p><p>Course content: what topics will the course cover?</p><p>1. Introduction and overview (Dom Beken) In the first session I will introduce an outline to the course and some of the key concepts used in music production such as non-linear editing and recording, audio manipulation and multi-track recording. In this session I will give a brief background to the development of modern music production and an overview of the development of recorded music and it’s impact on the music industry from sheet music through vinyl records to today’s world of download MP3. Dom Beken is a freelance music composer and producer who writes and records material for film, TV, adverts, video games and records. 2. Critical Listening (Jonathan Allen) Jonathan will be providing some “reference monitors” (of the kind used in recording studios whilst making records.) These types of speakers are designed to be as revealing of the recorded material as possible in order for the engineer and producer to hear problems and details in the work. In the session he will talk about recording techniques used in the material, musical arrangement, songwriting techniques and how to recognise some of those which are more commonly used. This will be an interesting lesson in how to “reverse engineer” the music we hear and gain perception and comprehension of recorded music. Jonathan Allen is senior producer and engineer at Abbey Road Studios.</p><p>3. Life as a Session Brass Player (Marcus Bates) Marcus will be talking about the history and role of his chosen instrument – French horn – as well as the skills and techniques needed to work as a professional horn player on some of the most demanding live West End shows as well as on TV and records. Marcus Bates is resident French Horn at the hit west-end musical “Wicked”. He is also a freelance session musician and guests with orchestras and bands at both classical and pop concerts as well as recording sessions. </p><p>4. Modern Vocal Technique (Juliet Russell) This session will focus on the role of the vocalist in modern music and reveal how singers train and practice their skills. Juliet will explore how classical singing techniques have influenced and some have incorporated themselves into popular styles and evolved into the contemporary vocal music we hear today. Juliet Russell is an experienced session singer and vocal arranger with credits across the music industry. She is also an in-demand vocal coach and has trained some of the best-known voices as well as working on the BBC show “The Voice”.</p><p>5. Classical Session Musicians (Emma Bates) Classical instrumentalists need to be able to switch seamlessly from classical baroque or chamber styles to music concrete without batting an eyelid – and be prepared to provide some orchestral class to pop and rock acts in between. Emma will be introducing her instrument – cello – along with an introduction to playing styles and techniques, showing how use of the instrument has evolved and adapted to the modern music industry. Emma Bates is a freelance cellist who plays with most of the UKs best known orchestras and groups.</p><p>6. Music Production and “Synchronisation” (Dom Beken) An introduction to the dark arts of producing and writing music to go with pictures – be it films, TV adverts or video games. The picture always comes first and the composer has to mold the music around the editor’s cut. In video gaming the picture constantly changes as the player controls the game, and yet the music still has to match the action.</p><p>Teaching, learning and assessment methods: tick those to be used  Individual Demonstration Discussion Group work   work Project work Research Role play Written work Question and Activity outside Observation Practical work answer  class time  Presentation  Field trip Other (state)</p><p>How will I receive feedback on my learning progress and achievement? Feedback will be given verbally through the question and answer sessions and group discussion at each event. The Workers’ Educational Association is a charity registered in England and Wales, number 1112775, and in Scotland, number SC039239, and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, number 2806910. Our Registered Office address is 4 Luke Street, London, EC2A 4XW. www.wea.org.uk Learning outcomes: these are the intended outcomes and may be revised in discussion with the class. Students are encouraged to think about and identify their own individual outcomes. By the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. Analyse commonly used techniques heard on TV, in the cinema, the concert hall, theatre or even video games</p><p>2. Confidently identify how music they are experiencing is being delivered. For example, whether a performance is “live” or how the sound might be being processed.</p><p>3. Describe the different roles and job titles in the credits and explain what they involve. For example, what is a “re-recording mixer”, “programmer”, “front of house engineer” or “monitor engineer” and what do their jobs entail? 4. Appreciate the skills required and demands on different people working in the music industry and the training or experience required.</p><p>5. Listen to, and appreciate recorded music more deeply with an enhanced ability to comment critically on what has made the recording a success or failure.</p><p>Reading and information sources: Is any reading/preparation essential or desirable? </p><p>No advance preparation is necessary, although it might be useful to think about experiences of music students have had which they would like to know about the techniques and processes involved in it’s creation.</p><p>Suggestions for progression to further study or for using the skills and knowledge gained: This course is designed to give a very broad overview of a wide variety of areas of music and modern media production. Depending on the specific areas of interests of the students, further reading and advice on choosing further professional study will be offered in the final session.</p><p>You can read about your entitlements and responsibilities as a WEA student in our leaflet, Services for Students here http://www.wea.org.uk/courses/information This includes information on fees, learning support and financial support.</p><p>As part of your first course you accept a learning agreement. This applies to all courses you take in this academic year. You should have a copy of the learning agreement (the tear-off portion of your enrolment form), but if not please ask for a copy from your tutor.</p><p>You can enrol online for some courses http://www.wea.org.uk/courses or contact London & Southern Regions Support Centre, london&[email protected], or Freephone: 0800 328 1060</p><p>D:\Docs\2018-04-04\0f8e688f29a1f9a7cbd3521f85a70502.doc</p><p>The Workers’ Educational Association is a charity registered in England and Wales, number 1112775, and in Scotland, number SC039239, and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, number 2806910. Our Registered Office address is 4 Luke Street, London, EC2A 4XW. www.wea.org.uk</p>