EVENTS AND MASTERCLASSES

TERM 2 2014

3-7 FEB

London

Tech Music School London Festival

NEW! London Song Circles

10 Performance Opportunities

8 Student Support Workshops

18 Masterclasses

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 songwriters we admire and discussing relevant industry developments/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 Circles will 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 becky.jones@techmusicschool.co.uk

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 followed by 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 find the individual listing for that masterclass. Open the link, click to confirm your attendance and you’re done!

If you have any questions or would like to suggest any events or masterclass guests for term 3, please feel free to email me.

I 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 second 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 michelle.humphreys@techmusicschool.co.uk

Happy New Year to all students of Tech Music School London!

During my first term at TMS London I had the chance to settle in and get to know many of you. This term I’m ready to begin launching some new initiatives to support all things ‘Songwriting’ at the school.

We’ve set up an official website/blog to promote the work of writers at TMS London, organised a new and exclusive original songwriters night in Fulham and have begun inviting visitors whom I think will be of interest to anyone who writes music.

Within this term I’m very proud to invite my friend and 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 star in 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-line writers 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 to drop me a line with anything songwriting related.

Becky Jones Head of Songwriting becky.jones@techmusicschool.co.uk

WELCOME TO TECH MUSIC SCHOOL LONDON IN 2014! LondonLONDON

THE 7 SESSIONSThe 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. 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 WILES Rehearsals take place at TMS London (BO2) on 13th January, 3rd February and 3rd March!

PRACTICAL LEARNING SKILLS WORKSHOP EVERY 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-tor, 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 simon.colam@techmusicschool.co.uk

CHOIR

EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 8TH JANUARY, 6PM-8PM, GO2 BARCLAY HOUSE

Get inspired, get creative and get harmonising with pop inspired arrangements of contemporary tunes!

Choir is open to all students every Wednesday evening 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 first 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 West London. It plays Brazilian music and takes as its inspiration the samba schools and Bloco’s of Rio de Janeiro 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

0901 6PM

RAFFERTIE PRODUCTION / SONGWRITING MASTERCLASSRaffertie 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 about his writing and production process and how he translates this to live performance. Sign up opens: Thursday 2nd January, 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

MONDAY

1301 6PM

ANNA RUSSELL SONGWRITING / VOCAL MASTERCLASSAnna 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 links/demos for consideration. Sign up opens: Thursday 2nd January, 8.45amGO2 Barclay House

TUESDAY

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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

1501 6PM

SIMON LITTLE BASS MASTERCLASSIn a varied career playing for artists 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 quality, 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 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

UP AND COMING EVENTS

THURSDAY

1601 8PMM

TUTOR BAND NIGHTGet down to Camden Town and experience a night of live music from London’s finest musicians, songwriters and producers, who also happen to teach at Tech Music School London! Immerse yourselves in a wide variety of styles whilst 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

2001 6PM

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 Confidence (Bloomsbury) providing skills and techniques for improving motivation, confidence, creativity and peak performance. 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 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

TUESDAY

2101 6PM

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 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

TUESDAY

2101 6.45PM

LONDON SONG CIRCLESThe 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 Coffee 512 Fulham Road, Fulham SW6 5NJ (2 min walk from Barclay House)

WEDNESDAY

2201 6PM

RYAN HABERFIELD GUITAR MASTERCLASSSince graduating from the Royal Welsh College of Music, Ryan Haberfield 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 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

Ryan Haberfield

THURSDAY

2301 6PM

SLIXS VOCAL MASTERCLASSSLIXS are a six-piece a cappella 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 legend, Bobby McFerrin. SLIXS visit TMS London to give a live performance and demonstrate how they create their arrangements focussing on vocal sound generation, groove, harmony and blend. Sign up opens: Thursday 9th January 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

MONDAY

2701 6PM

PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY WORKSHOP High Achievement, Perfectionism and ProcrastinationContinuing 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 8.45amGO2 Barclay House

WEDNESDAY

2201 6PM

ELECTRONICS / BACKING TRACK WORKSHOP WITH ADAM BETTSElectronics, 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 8.45amBO2 Barclay House

Slixs

TUESDAY

2801 6PM

SINGING FOR SONGWRITERS Workshop 1This workshop is for all BA Songwriting students who want to develop their vocal technique and performance confidence. 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

2801 7PM

THE 7 SESSIONSThe 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 MASTERCLASSLaura Bettinson, AKA ‘FEMME’ visits TMS London to show and tell 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 videos, 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 Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich and super drummer Joey Waronker (Beck, REM, Atoms for Peace). Sign up opens: Wednesday 15th January 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

Ben Thompson

THURSDAY

3001 6PM

BEN THOMPSON DRUM / RHYTHM SECTION MASTERCLASSBIMM 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 including Jools Holland, Jonathan Ross, and flagship 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 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

FRIDAY

3101 8PM

BANDEOKE & PRODUCER SHOWCASEWe 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 big audience. Pick your favourite song from the list and jump on stage to perform with other students and the resident 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 play out your tunes on a big sound system and network with 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

0102 12PM

MORGAN AGREN DRUM MASTERCLASSDrum 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 international 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 in the Fusion category. Be prepared for a jaw-dropping performance and top-level advice from this drum master. Sign up opens: Monday 20th January 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

Tuesday

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WEDNESDAY

6.30pm

6.45pm

8pm

GO1 Barclay House

Chairs and Coffee 512 Fulham Road, Fulham SW6 5NJ

(2 min walk from Barclay House)

Various Fulham locations

JOE STRUMMER BIOGRAPHER CHRIS SALEWICZ MASTERCLASS

Chris Salewicz has documented popular culture for more than three decades, in print and on television and radio.

A senior features writer for NME from 1975 to 1981, he has subsequently published his writing, on a wide variety of

subjects, in the Sunday Times, the Independent, the Daily Telegraph, Conde Nast Traveller, Q, Mojo, The Face, Time

Out and many other British and worldwide publications. Chris is the author of fifteen books including Redemption

Song: the Definitive Biography of Joe Strummer, an exhaustive, epic biography of the Clash frontman.

In this masterclass Chris will give a comprehensive and compelling insight into the man behind The Clash drawing

on more than 300 interviews with Joe’s family, friends and associates.

Sign up opens: Tuesday 21st January 8.45am

LONDON SONG CIRCLES

The second London Song Circles, hosted Becky Jones - TMS London 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.

TMS TAKEOVER FULHAM

Yes, we are taking over Fulham! Tonight’s gigs will be taking place at various locations around Fulham. You’ll be able

to jump from one venue to another to catch a variety of performances from acoustic duos to full bands. You name

it, we’ve covered it!

Make sure you pick up a wristband to allow you entry into each of the venues.

New for 2014 is our week-long RIP IT UP 2014 Festival packed

with fantastic events and performance opportunities.

The inaugural RIP IT UP 2014 Festival is focused on our nominated charity Strummerville, The Joe Strummer

Foundation for New Music. The festival will give you the opportunity to learn more about Joe and his music with

many events being inspired by his punk ethos.

In addition to evening events listed below RIP IT UP 2014 will feature, in true Clash style, a DIY performance space

featuring acoustic performances throughout the week. TMS London Choir will take to Fulham’s streets and Strum

for Strummer will encourage our guitarists to give something back to the community. A mural will also be created

over the week leading to a permanent installation within Barclay House.

For more information on the daytime events lookout for our RIP IT UP 2014 Flyer listing all details including

how to get involved.

MONDAY

MONDAY

6pm

6pm

GO2 Barclay House

GO1 Barclay House

PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY WORKSHOP

Recognising your Musical Identity, Personality and Values

Continuing our Performance Psychology season, Andy Evans will consider the following questions: How do you see

your identity in future - session musician, solo artist, producer or band? How do you construct your public image or

alter-ego? What different personality traits and values matter in the music business, and which are you? How can

introverts and naturally shy musicians survive and flourish in the music business?

Sign up opens: Monday 20th January 8.45am

THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN- THE STORY OF THE CLASH

To launch RIP IT UP 2014 we are screening Julien Temple’s awarding-winning documentary Joe Strummer:

The Future is Unwritten. As the front man of the Clash, Joe Strummer changed people’s lives forever and within

the film he’s revealed not just as a legend or musician, but as a true communicator of our times. Drawing on both a

shared punk history and the close personal friendship which developed over the last years of Joe’s life, Temple’s film

is a celebration of Mr Strummer - before, during and after the Clash.

After the screening we welcome legendary film director Julien Temple to take part in a Q&A on the making of the film

and his relationship with Joe Strummer. Sign up opens: Monday 20th January 8.45am.

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THURSDAY

Friday

6pm

8pm

GO1 Barclay House

The Borderline, Orange Yard, Manette Street, London W1D 4JB

(25 min underground journey from Fulham Broadway to Tottenham Court Road Station, then 2 min walk)

SHLOMO BEATBOX / LOOP MASTERCLASS

Internationally acclaimed human beatboxer, Guinness World Record holder and World Loopstation Champion,

Shlomo gave up astrophysics to perform his amazing vocal pyrotechnics. Since then he has won global acclaim

and worked with some of the biggest names in music including Bjork, Damon Albarn, Jarvis Cocker, Martha

Wainwright, Imogen Heap, The Specials, DJ Yoda and comedians the Mighty Boosh.

In this interactive masterclass you’ll learn how to create beats and sounds with your voice. Sholmo will also

demonstrate his use of technology used in his live shows.

Sign up opens: Thursday 23rd January 8.45am

STRUMMERVILLE CHARITY GIG

RIP IT UP 2014 closes in style at the legendary Borderline venue in London’s West End. Tonight we celebrate the

partnership between TMS London and Strummerville in performances by TMS students, performing Strummer

related covers and original tunes, and sets from bands supported by the charity. The night concludes with a perfor-

mance by Dark Moon featuring Lola Ulalume, Joe’s daughter.

Tickets will be available from TMS London Reception from Monday 13th January - £5 each with all

proceeds going to the Strummerville Charity (Registered Charity number 1104165)

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SATURDAY

0802 10AM-5PM

BILL RYDER JONES & BECKY JONES SONGWRITING SEMINARSWe are delighted to welcome Billy Ryder Jones lead this term’s Songwriting Seminars. Billy was originally the lead guitarist with The Coral and played on the band’s first five albums. His debut solo album If... was written as a musical adaptation of Italo Calvino’s novel If on a Winters Night a Traveler and recorded with the Royal Liverpool 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 ideas 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

1002 6PM

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 confidence? Learn transactional analysis, the Drama Triangle and other useful strategies. Sign up opens: Monday 27th January 8.45amBO2 Barclay House

MONDAY

1002 6PM

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR GUITARISTS AND BASSISTS For some performers playing with their weight unevenly distributed 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 benefit guitarists and bassists through discussion, demonstration and Q&As. Sign up opens: Monday 27th January 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

TUESDAY

1102 6PM

JON SHONE MUSICAL DIRECTOR MASTERCLASSVisiting TMS tutor Jon Shone spent 2013 on the road with One Direction as Musical Director and Keyboard Player. During their first world tour the band played to 1.6 million fans in over 130 shows, starred in a feature film 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 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

THURSDAY

1302 6PM

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 position. He joined Virgin Records in July 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 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

MONDAY

1702 6PM

PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY WORKSHOP The creative process in songwritingIn his final workshop of the term, Andy Evans explores the creative process, the key traits of creative people and what being driven to create means to your future plans. How do you move from your first drafts of lyrics to be more confident and effective as a songwriter using the basic elements of creative writing? Sign up opens: Monday 3rd February 8.45amGO2 Barclay House

Randolph Matthews

TUESDAY

1802 6PM

RANDOLPH MATTHEWS VOCAL MASTERCLASSRandolph’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 Jones, Shlomo, and Seun Kuti. His recent collaboration with 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 primal sounds and loop pedals within his performance. Sign up opens: Tuesday 4th February 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

TUESDAY

1802 6.45PM

LONDON SONG CIRCLESThe 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 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 Coffee 512 Fulham Road, Fulham SW6 5NJ (2 min walk from Barclay House)

THURSDAY

2002 6PM

DUNCAN MILLS PRODUCTION MASTERCLASSDuncan 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 with today’s leading artists. Sign up opens: Thursday 6th February 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

MONDAY

2402 6PM

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR DRUMMERS For some performers playing with their weight unevenly distributed 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 benefit drummers through discussion, demonstration and Q&As. Sign up opens: Monday 10th February 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

TUESDAY

2502 6PM

SINGING FOR SONGWRITERS Workshop 2This workshop is for all BA Songwriting students who want to develop their vocal technique and performance confidence. 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

2702 6PM

TWIN B INDUSTRY MASTERCLASSAlec 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 finest young music execs in the industry.In this masterclass Alec will talk about getting his first 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: Thursday 13th February 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

MONDAY

0303 6PM

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE FOR VOCALISTSFor some performers playing with their weight unevenly distributed 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 benefit vocalists through discussion, demonstration and Q&As. Sign up opens: Monday 17th February 8.45amGO1 Barclay House

TUESDAY

0403 7PM

THE 7 SESSIONSThe 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

0503 6PM

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 finishing 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

Rob Statham

THURSDAY

0603 6PM

ROB STATHAM BASS MASTERCLASSRob has worked as a professional musician for nearly thirty 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

1303 8PM

END OF TERM SHOWCASETMS 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 a current 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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