Rodders Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 Anyone been there? Im looking to do their bass degree course when i finish college any info or personal experience would be nice just so i can get an idea of what its like but ive got a long way to go........... Thanks Rodders Quote
King of Loss Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 I have a friend who studies at the guitar institute there. I am going over to stay with him in London next week. Hopefully I'll get a day to go in and check the place out, I'll let you know what I thought of the facilities and stuff there, and I'll talk to my friend about how he has found the past few months. Ask Dave Marks (forum member) - He teaches, or has taught there, I believe. Quote
Hutton Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 My son is currently doing a B.Mus degree at the Institute. He was advised to do a years diploma course first of all and then to move on to the degree. The course has been absolutely superb with his playing and musical knowledge increasing to a high level. As I write he is recording with his band The Parish Music Box (see their MySpace site). The cost of the course and the cost of living in London should be taken into consideration as my son couldn't have done this without support from home. If I can be of any more assistance let me know. All the best! Quote
Rodders Posted June 9, 2007 Author Posted June 9, 2007 Thanks for that guys im going to college first to do a national diploma in music performance first but i like to plan in advance I read on one website that you need 3 A-levels or equivalent to and you need to be grade 8 Is that correct Hutton? Rodders Quote
Kiwi Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 +1 for Dave Marks, I'm sure he'll be very helpful and encouraging. Quote
Rodders Posted June 9, 2007 Author Posted June 9, 2007 This may be a very stupid and easily solved question but how do i contact Dave Marks bear in mind i am a newbie!!!! Rodders Quote
Kiwi Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 Go to the members list in the top right hand corner of the forum, and type in Dave in the search field. It will bring up all the members whose names start with dave. Look for Dave Marks and click on his name to bring up [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showuser=213"]this[/url]. Then just click on [b]send message[/b] under his personal photo. Quote
Rodders Posted June 9, 2007 Author Posted June 9, 2007 Thanks crazykiwi ive sent dave a message Rodders Quote
Sibob Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 I've got friends who have done VocalTech, Bass Tech, Guitartech & the drummer in my band came away with 'Best Drummer' for the degree course at Drumtech. Strangely i haven't really spoken at length with my basstech friend about it, but both my Drummer and my vocaltech friend have both said that they wouldn't necessarily recommend it to everyone. My drummer said that they don't really teach you how to play as such, just afford a more focused environment and a fair few contacts! So a lot of the work is down to self-motivation. Both my drummer and vocaltech friend have said that going for an open day is essential and both recommended the Diploma over the degree course!. Cool, good luck SI Quote
s_u_y_* Posted June 10, 2007 Posted June 10, 2007 If the PM doesn't work, try dave[at]davemarks[dot]com Good luck with it all! Quote
Hutton Posted June 10, 2007 Posted June 10, 2007 [quote name='Rodders' post='14757' date='Jun 9 2007, 07:25 PM']Thanks for that guys im going to college first to do a national diploma in music performance first but i like to plan in advance I read on one website that you need 3 A-levels or equivalent to and you need to be grade 8 Is that correct Hutton? Rodders[/quote] I'm not sure about the 3 A levels. My son had Scottish Qualifications so I don't know the eqivalent. There obviously needs to be some academic qualification. Best to check with the Institute. Also, my son had to audition for entry to the diploma. As he passed his diploma he then got entry to the degree course. He has never sat grade exams. Quote
The Funk Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 I've heard a few players who've come out of here. Overall impressions of their playing: solid with some nice touches, consistent but a bit orthodox for my tastes. Quote
terryblyth Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 As with all these places, it's what you make of it more than what they teach IMO. If players have come out of there being a bit orthodox, I wouldn't necessarily put that down to the teachers/course. But Dave is a fantastic musician, so if he does teach there that would be a good thing for you! I can't speak for London, but I'm currently doing a degree at the ACM in Guildford and there's plenty of diversity and scope to take your career where you want it there - I'd imagine most similar places are the same. Perhaps look more at the facilities/location and opportunities outside of the course that they provide. Quote
Lenny B Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 [quote name='terryblyth' post='15743' date='Jun 11 2007, 05:14 PM']As with all these places, it's what you make of it more than what they teach IMO. If players have come out of there being a bit orthodox, I wouldn't necessarily put that down to the teachers/course. But Dave is a fantastic musician, so if he does teach there that would be a good thing for you! I can't speak for London, but I'm currently doing a degree at the ACM in Guildford and there's plenty of diversity and scope to take your career where you want it there - I'd imagine most similar places are the same. Perhaps look more at the facilities/location and opportunities outside of the course that they provide.[/quote] Are you studying with Stefan Redtenbacher? He's a great player. I've done some lecturing at ACM on law and contracts, it's a good school, I'm glad to be involved. Quote
terryblyth Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 be)--> QUOTE(Lenny be @ Jun 11 2007, 05:27 PM) [snapback]15763[/snapback] Are you studying with Stefan Redtenbacher? He's a great player.[/quote] I am indeed. More importantly, a great musician and teacher. He helped me out loads about 3 years ago when I started to go 'pro' and it's great to be back under him (so to speak). I've seen your articles on copyright (your specialised subject looking at my course notes!) in various magazines and I gotta say they've always been fantastically written and well thought out! [/hijack thread] Quote
Lenny B Posted June 11, 2007 Posted June 11, 2007 [quote name='terryblyth' post='15951' date='Jun 11 2007, 10:43 PM']be)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Lenny be @ Jun 11 2007, 05:27 PM) [snapback]15763[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Are you studying with Stefan Redtenbacher? He's a great player. I am indeed. More importantly, a great musician and teacher. He helped me out loads about 3 years ago when I started to go 'pro' and it's great to be back under him (so to speak). I've seen your articles on copyright (your specialised subject looking at my course notes!) in various magazines and I gotta say they've always been fantastically written and well thought out! [/hijack thread][/quote] That's very kind, thank you very much. As soon as i can get a bit of time i'll do a bit of a post on here on the subject. See you at college! Quote
Lenny B Posted June 12, 2007 Posted June 12, 2007 [quote name='guitarnbass' post='16016' date='Jun 12 2007, 02:39 AM']you can get a degree for bass guitar? [/quote] Yeah you can - I did the Jazz degree in Leeds, majored in performance, and then because i had the degree i was accepted into Law school. You don't get gigs with the degree though... Quote
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