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EVENTSAND MASTERCLASSES

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

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

WELCOME TO

TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON IN 2014! LondonLONDON



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!



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



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



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.


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).


GO1 Barclay House



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.


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


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.


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.


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


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



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





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





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

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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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We acknowledge the support of the following companies.

Their generosity enables Tech Music School to set the highest standards.

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Ernie Ball Music Man

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Evans

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Hartke

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Mapex

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