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TERM 2 2014
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London Song Circles is the name we have given to
our songwriting community at Tech Music School
London. We blog and engage with the outside world
online, sharing our own work, the work of songwriterswe admire and discussing relevant industrydevelopments/news. We will eventually use our blog
to host videos and audio of our own masterclasses,
interviews and other activities, as well as using it to
showcase your work to music publishers, record
labels and other relevant organisations. Song Circleswill also host its own high quality song-writing circle
in a local venue, offering the chance for budding
singer-songwriters to show their work in a
sensitive and intimate setting, to a respectful
audience of fellow students, song lovers and
special industry guests.
Regardless of what course you’re on, if you write
your own songs, in any genre, make sure you keep
up to date with our activities and please keep us up
to date with yours!
www.songcircles.co.uk
@twitter.com/Song_Circles
SONG CIRCLES Happy New Year! Hope you all enjoyed a
well-deserved break and are ready to tackle term 2!
We have an events and masterclasses programme packed with some amazing guests and opportunities for
you all, so please take full advantage of everything on offer.
Sign-up for masterclasses is via Moodle and this will guarantee you a place. If you haven’t already done so,
you need to enrol on our module within Moodle. Simply click the TMS Events tab on the home page followedby the enrol button.
Once you have done this, just log in to Moodle on the day that the sign up opens for the masterclass you
would like to attend, click on the TMS Events tab and nd the individual listing for that masterclass. Open thenk, click to conrm your attendance and you’re done!
f you have any questions or would like to suggest any events or masterclass guests for term 3, please feel free
o email me.
would like to introduce you all to Becky Jones who was recently appointed as Head of Songwriting at Tech
Music School London. Becky has previously worked with Groove Armada and is now focusing on releasing her
econd album for her solo project, Saint Saviour. Becky is also heavily involved in the world of electronic music,collaborating with producers and writers, as well as offering her writing skills for other artists.
Have a great term!
Over to Becky for more info on her involvement at TMS London…
Michelle Humphreys
Events, Masterclasses and Artist Development Manager
Happy New Year to all students of Tech Music
School London!
During my rst term at TMS London I had the chanceo settle in and get to know many of you. This term
m ready to begin launching some new initiatives to
upport all things ‘Songwriting’ at the school.
We’ve set up an ofcial website/blog to promote the
work of writers at TMS London, organised a new andexclusive original songwriters night in Fulham and
have begun inviting visitors whom I think will be of
nterest to anyone who writes music.
Within this term I’m very proud to invite my friendand musical collaborator Bill Ryder Jones, twice
Mercury nominated founder member of The Coral,
who is currently making waves as a solo songwriter
and orchestral arranger to come and host our
second Songwriter Seminar Day alongside myself.
Also in the calendar is an old friend, Laura Bettinson,
AKA ‘FEMME’, a talented producer and rising starin electro-pop who also writes and fronts Nigel
Godrich’s new band ‘Ultraista’. There’s also Anna
Russell of AR Management who is coming in to talk
about her agency which represents talented top-linewriters in the world of EDM.
Have a fantastic term and I look forward to meeting
many of you over the coming weeks, regardless of
which course you’re on. Please always feel free todrop me a line with anything songwriting related.
Becky Jones
Head of Songwriting
WELCOME TO
TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON IN 2014! LondonLONDON
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THE 7
SESSIONS The 7 Sessions are a series of live industry
showcases, held at Tech Music School London,
as part of Tech Records artist development andmarketing programme. Industry professionals will
be in attendance offering feedback and advice,
and will be on the lookout for immerging talent.
Music Business students manage auditions,
rehearsals and the main event so get to know
them if you want to showcase your original music
to the industry.
Visit techrecords.co.uk to submit your artist
biography and audio/video links.
BLOCO LCMEVERY MONDAY 7PM, PA ROOM UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON,
ST MARY’S RD, LONDON W5 5RF LED BY JEZ WILESRehearsals take place at TMS London (BO2) on 13th January, 3rd February and 3rd March!
PRACTICAL LEARNING
SKILLS WORKSHOPEVERY FRIDAY FROM 10TH JANUARY, 4PM-6PM, BO2 BARCLAY HOUSE
Practical Learning Skills Workshop is a special weekly session for TMS London Vocalists, led by TMS vocal tu-
or, Kelly Fraser. It’s an opportunity for you to learn a different song each week and perform with a live session
band. You don’t need to prepare anything before the session - just turn up! This class is optional.
For further information regarding Bloco, Choir or PLSW email [email protected]
CHOIR
EVERY WEDNESDAY
FROM 8TH JANUARY, 6PM-8PM,
GO2 BARCLAY HOUSE
Get inspired, get creative and get harmonisingwith pop inspired arrangements of
contemporary tunes!
Choir is open to all students every Wednesdayevening and will help you to expand your ear
training, harmony knowledge and singing skills
within a choral group. You’ll also have loads of
fun perfecting those brilliant harmonies whilst
singing a variety of songs.
Be sure to attend the rst session on
8th January to sign-up for the term, meet
other choir members and start new repertoire!
Bloco LCM is a samba percussion group open to
all staff and students at Tech Music School London
and London College of Music / University of WestLondon. It plays Brazilian music and takes as its
nspiration the samba schools and Bloco’s of Rio de
aneiro during carnival each February.
No previous knowledge of the music, the instruments
or the culture is required. All we need from you is a
commitment to learning the music, to bringing a great
spirit to the rehearsals and gigs and to enjoy yourself.
This term Bloco LCM will rehearse monthly at
TMS London. If you’ve not yet made the journey
to St Mary’s Road why not try a rehearsal on your
doorstep?! No excuses!
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Raffertie
THURSDAY
09016PM
RAFFERTIE PRODUCTION / SONGWRITING MASTERCLASS
Raffertie is currently making waves in the world of electronic music as DJ, Producer and
label owner. His debut album Sleep Of Reason (Ninja Tune), released in 2013, blends haunting
vocals, synth textures and head-nodding beats. Rafferie’s own label, Super, discovered
AlunaGeorge, releasing their debut single, alongside re-mixes for Franz Ferdinand, Wolf Gang,
and Wild Beasts.
In this masterclass Raffertie will talk ab out his writing and production process and how he
translates this to live performance. Sign up opens: Thursday 2nd January, 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
MONDAY
13016PM
ANNA RUSSELL SONGWRITING / VOCAL MASTERCLASS Anna Russell is a music manager and owner of AR Vocal Agency, and is visiting TMS London
as part of her search for new talent to add to their roster. The vocal agency was set up in
2012 with the primary intention of providing vocalists and topline writers to dance music
producers. In addition to the main service of offering written and recorded toplines, AR also
provides session vocalists for a wide variety of recording and live work. Representing the best
of session vocalists, their roster have previously worked with The Prodigy, Basement Jaxx,
Maverick Sabre, Labrinth, Wretch 32 and Cee Lo Green.
AR represents vocalists and writers across the musical spectrum, from pop to disco, house to
hip hop, dubstep to drum n bass. If you’re a singer with a good ear for a melody, a songwriter
who wants to learn about new ways of working or a producer interested in learning more
about the culture of electronic and dance music, come along to hear Anna talk about what
she does and how. There will be an opportunity at the end to pass on your li nks/demos for
consideration. Sign up opens: Thursday 2nd January, 8.45am
GO2 Barclay House
TUESDAY
14017PM
GET NETWORKED
Your entire working life will be based around delivering projects with teams of friends, band
mates, colleagues and complete strangers, so the networks you build and maintain form the
scaffolding of your professional life. Get Networked! puts Business, Production, Songwriting
and Performance students in the same room with drinks, music and the space to talk – don’t
wait for the industry to come to you – make it happen yourselves.
The Lazy Fox, 18 Farm Lane, Fulham SW6 1PP
(3 min walk from TMS London)
WEDNESDAY
15016PM
SIMON LITTLE BASS MASTERCLASS
In a varied career playing for arti sts including Divine Comedy, Duke Special, Duckworth Lewis
Method and jazz vocalist Claire Teal, Simon plays a range of acoustic and electric basses. In
this masterclass he focuses on the acoustic bass – technique, sound quali ty, pickups, and line
generation. Simon will also talk about his set-up for different artists and how he approaches
sessions.
TMS Bassists attending this masterclass will also learn how to set up the school’s Yamaha
Silent Acoustic Bass. Attendees will then be able to hire out the Silent Bass for their own TMS
band rehearsals and performances.
Sign up opens: Monday 6th January 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
UP AND COMING EVENTS
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THURSDAY
16018PMM
TUTOR BAND NIGHT
Get down to Camden Town and experience a night of live music from London’s nest
musicians, songwriters and producers, who also happen to teach at Tech Music School
London! Immerse yourselves in a wide variety of styles whil st admiring the talents of your very
cool tutors!
Dingwalls @ Lock 17, Middle Yard, Camden Lock NW1 8AB
(5 mins walk from Camden Town Underground)
MONDAY
20016PM
PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY MASTERCLASS –
ANDY EVANS & ELLY JACKSON FROM LA ROUX
Andy Evans, TMS Performance Psychology tutor, recently published a new edition of
Secrets of Performing Condence (Bloomsbury) providing skills and techniques for improving
motivation, condence, creativity and peak p erformance. To launch the book and a new series
of Performance Psychology workshops, Andy talks with Elly Jackson from La Roux, who
wrote the foreword to his book, about the Industry, performance techniques and performer
psychology.
La Roux’s eponymous debut album won the Grammy for Best Electronic Dance Album in
2011 and set to release their follow up in 2013.
Copies of the book will be available at a special price of £10.
Sign up opens: Tuesday 7th January 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
TUESDAY
21016PM
STUDENT SUPPORT LECTURE: VOCAL HEALTH
Ian Macdonald is a Voice Specialist for BAPAM (British Association of Performing Arts
Medicine) and has a special interest in professional voice users. Ian is also a teaching
fellow and the course coordinator for the MSc in Performing Arts Medicine at University
College London.
His workshop will cover breathing, vocal folds, tips for healthy singing and issues including
laryngitis, nodes and vocal misuse. Sign up opens: Tuesday 7th January 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
TUESDAY
21016.45PM
LONDON SONG CIRCLES
The opening night of London Song Circles, hosted Becky Jones - TMS Head of Songwriting,
offers the chance for budding singer-songwriters to show their work in a sensitive and intimate
setting, to a respectful audience of fellow students, song lovers and special industry guests.
Visit songcircles.co.uk for more information, blog and industry news.
Chairs and Cofee 512 Fulham Road, Fulham SW6 5NJ (2 min walk from Barclay House)
WEDNESDAY
22016PM
RYAN HABERFIELD GUITAR MASTERCLASS
Since graduating from the Royal Welsh College of Music, Ryan Habereld has become a busy
freelance guitarist playing with artists including Tinie Tempah, Wretch 32, Kelly Rowland and
Ellie Goulding.
In this masterclass Ryan will demonstrate styles and techniques required for his recent shows
and talk about establishing a session career after studying at music college.
Sign up opens: Wednesday 8th January 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
Ryan Habereld
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THURSDAY
23016PM
SLIXS VOCAL MASTERCLASS
SLIXS are a six-piece a cappel la group mixing Jazz, Pop, Funk, Classical and World Music
styles. These multitalented voices have rocked audiences at concerts and festivals across
Europe and Asia including performances with vocal l egend, Bobby McFerrin.
SLIXS visit TMS London to give a li ve performance and demonstrate how they create their
arrangements focussing on vocal sound generation, groove, harmony and blend.
Sign up opens: Thursday 9th January 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
MONDAY
2701 6PM
PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY WORKSHOP
High Achievement, Perfectionism and Procrastination
Continuing our Performance Psychology season, Andy Evans will consider the following
questions: What is different about the high achiever and how can you attain this? Is
Perfectionism causing you concern, and how can it be addressed? Do you do things at the
last minute, or turn up late or wonder what to do about procrastination? If so, this workshop is
for you! Sign up opens: Monday 13th January 8.45am
GO2 Barclay House
WEDNESDAY
22016PM
ELECTRONICS / BACKING TRACK WORKSHOP WITH ADAM BETTS
Electronics, samples and backing tracks have opened a world of possibilities in our live
performances, stretching the potential of a band’s sound almost without limit. However, when
used without care and attention it can be a huge constraint on all performers on the stage.
Learning how to work with this technology and becoming familiar with it can open your
individual and band performances to an exciting and highly professional level. We’ll examine
using different technologies and approaches, from additional samples to full backing tracks,
and full laptop professional setups to simple MP3 players.
Sign up opens: Wednesday 8th January 8.45am
BO2 Barclay House
Slixs
TUESDAY
28016PM
SINGING FOR SONGWRITERS
Workshop 1
This workshop is for all BA Songwriting students who want to develop their vocal technique
and performance condence. We’d like to encourage more songwriters to perform their own
material at London Song Circles and Showcase events through participation in this workshop.
The next workshop takes place on 25th February.
103 Barclay House
TUESDAY
28017PM
THE 7 SESSIONS
The 7 Sessions are a series of live industry showcases, held at TMS London, as part of Tech
Records artist development and marketing programme. To showcase your original music to
the industry visit techrecords.co.uk and submit your artist biography and links.
GO1 Barclay House
Femme
WEDNESDAY
2901 6PM
FEMME SONGWRITING / PRODUCTION / VOCAL MASTERCLASS
Laura Bettinson, AKA ‘FEMME’ visits TMS London to show and tel l how she single-handedly
manages her own career. From writing, producing and mixing her own music to treating,
styling, shooting and editing her own music vi deos, Laura is the poster girl for DIY music that
actually reaches the mainstream.
Currently promoting her self-released single, Fever Boy, she has already enjoyed extensive
support from radio in the UK and toured the US, completely independently. Laura also writes
and fronts ‘Ultraista’, her collaboration with Radi ohead producer Nigel Godrich and super
drummer Joey Waronker (Beck, REM, Atoms for Peace).
Sign up opens: Wednesday 15th January 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
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Ben Thompson
THURSDAY
30016PM
BEN THOMPSON DRUM / RHYTHM SECTION MASTERCLASS
BIMM graduate Ben Thompson is the drummer for Indie rockers Two Door Cinema Club and
has toured the world as a professional session drummer playing at festivals including Reading
and Leeds, Glastonbury, V, T in the Park, and Bestival. Ben has also performed on some of the
biggest TV shows in the world includi ng Jools Holland, Jonathan Ross, and agship US shows
including Letterman, Fallon, Kimmel and Leno.
Ben’s masterclass will demonstrate the essential techniques and skills required of a session
drummer in the industry today. He will also be joined by a professional bass player and guitarist
to explore rhythm section performance. Sign up opens: Thursday 16th January 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
FRIDAY
3101 8PM
BANDEOKE & PRODUCER SHOWCASE
We bring together TMS London performance and production students for a night of
spontaneous pop band performances and the chance to hear original tunes from our
Production students.
Following the amazing Bandeoke in Freshers week, student vocalists and instrumentalists will
once again get the chance to perform pop, soul, RnB or funk in front of a bi g audience. Pick
your favourite song from the list and jump on stage to perform with other students and theresident house band.
Production students watch out – we’ll be dropping into lessons to collect your tracks to be
played by TMS DJs in three sets during the night. This is your opportunity to pl ay out your
tunes on a big sound system and network wi th vocalists and instrumentalists.
The Ox Wagon, 4 Fulham High Street, Fulham SW6 3LQ
(4 min underground journey from Fulham Broadway to Putney Bridge Station,
then 5 min walk)
SATURDAY
010212PM
MORGAN AGREN DRUM MASTERCLASS
Drum legend Morgan Agren visits TMS London for a special masterclass of drum performance,
technical instruction and industry advice. Still in his teens, Morgan was invited to play with
Frank Zappa before embarking on an inter national career performing with Steve Vai, Fredrik
Thordendal (Meshuggah), Tony Iommi, Dweezil Zappa and Glen Hughes.
In 2010 Morgan was voted No.1 in Modern Drummers readers’ poll i n the Fusion category. Be
prepared for a jaw-dropping performance and top-level advice from this drum master.
Sign up opens: Monday 20th January 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
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SATURDAY
080210 AM-5PM
BILL RYDER JONES & BECKY JONES SONGWRITING SEMINARS
We are delighted to welcome Bill y Ryder Jones lead this term’s Songwriting Seminars.
Billy was originally the lead guitarist with The Coral and played on the band’s rst ve albums.
His debut solo album If... was written as a musical adaptati on of Italo Calvino’s novel If on
a Winters Night a Traveler and recorded with the Royal Li verpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
Billy has recorded guitar for artists including The Last Shadow Puppets, Arctic Monkeys on
“Fireside” and Alex Turner on Submarine EP. In 2011, he collaborated with Graham Coxon and
Paloma Faith on the song “Desire”. He was also guest guitarist on Arctic Monkeys’ AM Tour.
Bill and Becky Jones (Head of Songwriting) will offer 30 minute creative songwriting sessions
running 10am-5pm. Take along songs, melodies, riffs or i deas and receive
feedback and guidance. BA Songwriters have seven-day priority booking before we open
to the rest of the school.
Sign up opens for BA Songwriting students: Monday 13th January 8:45am
Sign up opens for all other TMS students: Monday 20th January 8:45am
(space permitting)
103 & 104 Barclay House
MONDAY
10026PM
PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY WORKSHOP
Social Psychology for musicians: Communication, Assertiveness,
status and Conflict Resolution
Continuing our series of Performance Psychology workshops, discover some of the leading
ways of communicating effectively with fellow musicians, managers and record company
people. How can assertiveness, status techniques and negotiation help your condence?
Learn transactional analysis, the Drama Triangle and other useful strategies.
Sign up opens: Monday 27th January 8.45am
BO2 Barclay House
MONDAY
10026PM
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR GUITARISTS AND BASSISTS
For some performers playing with their weight unevenly di stributed often causes muscular
pain. Alexander Technique can help people unlearn bad physical habits caused by repeatedly
misusing their bodies over a long period of time, improving posture and avoiding injury.
This session, led by Alexander expert Paul Sogaard, will focus on how the Alexander
Technique can benet guitarists and bassists through discussion, demonstration and Q&As.
Sign up opens: Monday 27th January 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
TUESDAY
11026PM
JON SHONE MUSICAL DIRECTOR MASTERCLASS
Visiting TMS tutor Jon Shone spent 2013 on the road with One Direction as Musical Director
and Keyboard Player. During their rst world tour the band played to 1.6 million fans in over
130 shows, starred in a feature lm and performed at the major music award shows. Jon
is currently preparing the band for a stadium world tour in 2014 including three nights at
Wembley Stadium.
Jon will talk about how he formed the backing band, which includes TMS alumni Sandy Beales
and Dan Richards, his experience during the 2013 tour and the process of preparing the band
and music for ever larger venues. Sign up opens: Tuesday 28th January 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
THURSDAY
13026PM
A&R MASTERCLASS WITH BENNY D,
THOMAS HAIMOVICI AND CASEY MARKELL
The A&R Masterclass shortlists original music submitted by TMS students and alumni and
plays it in front of our special guest panel for feedback. In February the panel includes:
Benny D, CEO of Powerstudio and producer/writer has written for Plan B, Paloma Faith,
Depeche Mode.
Thomas Haimovici has been involved in the careers of Jay-Z, Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers,
Paolo Nutini and Jamiroquai. He is currently working at Warner Brothers where he signed
critically acclaimed vocalist and Ivor Novello nominee, Lianne La Havas.
Casey Markell joined Warner Music as an intern in 2011 before moving to a full-time p osition.
He joined Virgin Records in J uly 2012 and since then he has been involved in the signing of
Chvrches, Josh Record, MNEK and many others.
Visit techrecords.co.uk to submit your biography and links to original work for shortlist
consideration. Sign up opens: Thursday 30th January 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
MONDAY
17026PM
PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY WORKSHOP
The creative process in songwriting
In his nal workshop of the term, Andy Evans explores the creative process, the key traits of
creative people and what bei ng driven to create means to your future plans. How do you move
from your rst drafts of lyrics to be more condent and effective as a songwriter using the
basic elements of creative writing? Sign up opens: Monday 3rd February 8.45am
GO2 Barclay House
Randolph Matthews
TUESDAY
18026PM
RANDOLPH MATTHEWS VOCAL MASTERCLASS
Randolph’s unique blend of jazz/soul vocals and ethnic beatbox has him following his love for
interactive performance around the globe with a string of artists including Plan B, Grace J ones,
Shlomo, and Seun Kuti. His recent collaboration wi th Young Voices choir took Randolph from
Manchester MEN Arena to the Royal Albert Hall performing to more than 500,000 people over
two years alongside Alexandra Burke, Beverley Knight and Irish folk singers The High Kings.
In this Masterclass Randolph will explore technique, vocal style and the use of p rimal sounds
and loop pedals within his performance.
Sign up opens: Tuesday 4th February 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
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TUESDAY
18026.45PM
LONDON SONG CIRCLES
The third London Song Circles, hosted Becky Jones - TMS Head of Songwriting, offers the
chance for budding singer-songwriters to show their work in a sensitive and i ntimate setting, to
a respectful audience of fellow students, song lovers and special industry guests.
Visit songcircles.co.uk for more information, blog and industry news.
Chairs and Cofee 512 Fulham Road, Fulham SW6 5NJ
(2 min walk from Barclay House)
THURSDAY
2002 6PM
DUNCAN MILLS PRODUCTION MASTERCLASS
Duncan Mills has worked as Producer / Engineer for The Vaccines, Jake Bugg, Lissie, Jamie
Cullum, Florence and The Machine and Beardyman. Having started his career as a gigging
drummer, Duncan studied audio engineering before freelancing at the legendary Strongroom
Studios in London. He now runs his own room at Strongroom and was recently shortlisted in
the Breakthrough Producer of the Year category in the Music Producers Guild Awards 2014.
Duncan will talk about establishing a career in the industry, how to build contacts, current
industry expectations, and the production and engineering methods he uses wi th today’sleading artists. Sign up opens: Thursday 6th February 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
MONDAY
24026PM
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR DRUMMERS
For some performers playing with their weight unevenly di stributed often causes muscular
pain. Alexander Technique can help people unlearn bad physical habits caused by repeatedly
misusing their bodies over a long period of time, improving posture and avoiding injury.
This session, led by Alexander expert Paul Sogaard, will focus on how the Alexander
Technique can benet drummers through discussion, demonstration and Q&As.
Sign up opens: Monday 10th February 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
TUESDAY
25026PM
SINGING FOR SONGWRITERS
Workshop 2
This workshop is for all BA Songwriting students who want to develop their vocal technique
and performance condence. We’d like to encourage more songwriters to perform their own
material at Song Circles and Showcase events through participation in this workshop.
Sign up opens: Tuesday 11th February 8.45am (Maximum 20 places)103 Barclay House
THURSDAY
27026PM
TWIN B INDUSTRY MASTERCLASS
Alec Boateng – AKA Twin B – is the co-owner of management and entertainments group Level
Ents, which boasts a joint venture with EMI Music Publishing and Ministry of Sound. Alec’s
A&R career started fresh out of university in 2005 at Asylum Records where he signed hit
tracks including Wiley’s Wearing My Rolex.
Alec presents the BBC 1Xtra Breakfast Show and manages Polydor artist Daley, Atlantic writer
Maiday and recording artist Jacob Banks. Music Week included Alec within their ‘30 Under 30’
highlighting the nest young music execs in the i ndustry.
In this masterclass Alec will tal k about getting his rst break after university, the demands
on him as A&R, manager and national radio DJ and his view on where the industry is going.
Brings your questions and your demos! Sign up opens: Thu rsday 13th February 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
MONDAY
03036PM
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR VOCALISTS
For some performers playing with their weight unevenly di stributed often causes muscular
pain. Alexander Technique can help people unlearn bad physical habits caused by repeatedly
misusing their bodies over a long period of time, improving posture and avoiding injury.
This session, led by Alexander expert Paul Sogaard, will focus on how the Alexander
Technique can benet vocalists through discussion, demonstration and Q&As.
Sign up opens: Monday 17th February 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
TUESDAY
04037PM
THE 7 SESSIONS
The 7 Sessions are a series of live industry showcases, held at Tech Music School London,
as part of Tech Records artist development and marketing programme. If you want to
showcase your original music to the industry visit techrecords.co.uk submit your artist
biography and links.
GO1 Barclay House
WEDNESDAY
05036PM
NATALIE WILLIAMS BAND COACHING MASTERCLASS
TMS London artist-in-residence Natalie Williams returns to coach bands chosen to perform at
End of Term Showcase at Bush Hall. Heads of Departments will select bands to perform at the
masterclass and Natalie will add the nishing touches to their performances. This is an open
masterclass and students are invited to attend. Natalie will also use the masterclass to explore
cuing and body language between band members.
GO1 Barclay House
Twin B
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Rob Statham
THURSDAY
06036PM
ROB STATHAM BASS MASTERCLASS
Rob has worked as a professional musician for nearly thi rty years, predominantly known for
playing jazz and blues but with playing credits as diverse as Keith Emerson and the Halle
Orchestra as well as jazz artists such as Ian Carr, Mike Stern, and John Etheridge. Rob is a
renowned fretless bass player and experienced improviser within a range of styles.
This masterclass marks Rob’s new position as Deputy Head of Bass at Tech Music School
London and will feature advice regarding technique and vocabulary, live performance and
Q&A. Sign up opens: Thursday 20th February 8.45am
GO1 Barclay House
THURSDAY
13038PM
END OF TERM SHOWCASE
TMS London takes over the legendary Bush Hall for this term’s Showcase. The night will
feature musicians, vocalists, songwriters, MCs and producers from all TMS programmes
performing original tunes and creative covers. It’s also a chance to get together with fellow
TMS students and celebrate the end of term before your well-deserved Easter break!
Free entry on proof of TMS ID card. Guests are welcome and must be escorted by acurrent TMS student.
Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Road, London W12 7LJ
(15 min Underground journey from Fulham Broadway to Shepherd’s Bush Station,
then 10 min walk)
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techmusicschool.co.uk +44 (0) 208 749 3131
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