Point Blank host summer music school for under 18s
News: 10th June 2011 by Louise Dodgson under Music Training & Careers
Following the popularity of last year’s summer school, award-winning music college Point Blank has announced this year’s collection of activities aimed at music-mad school/college students who want to develop their skills over the summer break.
Each course is taught in a small group at Point Blank’s state-of-the-art recording studios in Hoxton, London. Tutors at the college include Grammy nominated songwriters and producers who have worked with a host of acclaimed artists including Michael Jackson, Massive Attack, Alicia Keys, P Diddy, La Roux, Amy Winehouse, Estelle and Sugababes.
Former Point Blank student and Universal Records A&R man Ben Scarr (who signed Tynchy Stryder) had this to say:
“I took a music production course. It was a very hands-on and practical and taught me loads about the process of making a record. It was a great opportunity to learn about the equipment and techniques that producers and sound engineers use in the studio, plus all the tutors at Point Blank work in the industry so the advice and support is second to none.”
Budding vocalists should check out the Singing Summer Course. This is an opportunity to take singing lessons from an experienced professional singer who guides you through warm-ups, exercises and vocal techniques used by the stars for both live performance and studio recording. The next Leona is out there somewhere! Star former student: Leona Lewis
The Songwriting Course explores the tricks, tips and techniques behind writing a Top Ten hit! Students learn essential music theory, structure and arrangement techniques and how to write lyrics including hooks. You will also get to record a track in the studio with a professional producer.
The Music Production Course shows you how to build a track up from beats and bass to chords, top lines, EQ and effects, and finally mixing to get that professional sound. Star former student: Beyonce and Rihanna remixer Gareth Wynn
The DJ Summer Course is a short weekend course which teaches the essential skills for DJing using the latest kit including MP3 and CD and good old fashioned vinyl. Taught by a pro DJ we’ll have you rocking the party in no time. Star former student: Ibiza DJ and Carl Cox favourite Nicole Moudaber
And finally the Radio Summer Course is another short weekend aimed at anyone who has ever dreamed of presenting their own radio show. It covers everything from playlisting music to interview technique, audio editing and operating the mixing desk. Star former student: 1xtra and Channel 4’s Gemma Cairney
The courses run throughout the summer holidays from July 25th to August 29th Please call for details on start dates or to check out Point Blank’s facilities on the studio tour which takes place every Wednesday at 3pm.
Call first to book a place on 0207 729 4884.
Full details of the Summer School courses can be found at www.pointblanklondon.com/courses/summer-short-courses.php
Places are strictly limited so advance booking is essential.
Background
Point Blank is the UK's favourite Music Production School (winner of ‘Best Music Production School’ at DJ Magazine’s annual T-Scan Awards six times), offering innovative training in music production, sound engineering, DJing, radio production, singing and music business. The college built its reputation for intimate, high level personalised tuition at its London HQ. However, students can also join in with the Point Blank experience via international online courses which feature ground-breaking virtual learning and 1-2-1 video feedback: DVR™ (Direct Video Response). Reaching out to avid producers around the globe, Point Blank’s tutors include multi million selling Grammy award winners, as well as songwriters, producers and remixers who've worked alongside top artists such as Massive Attack, Beyonce, De La Soul, Alicia Keys, Bjork, La Roux Florence & The Machine and a whole host of artists on the underground scene. The tangible success of the school is reflected in the calibre of students taking part: recent alumni include Claude Von Stroke, Phats and Small, the Sound Designer from ‘Lost’ and the drummer from Beck.
Related Links
http://www.pointblanklondon.com/courses/summer-short-courses.php
http://www.pointblankonline.net
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point blank, music college, music tuition, music production, dj course, sound engineering
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