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PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR A LIST OF CURRENT COURSES-
> ENROLING: To
enrol on one of our courses, please contact us on 0113 2442773
or email courses@clothcatleeds.org.uk
> COURSE INFO : One
of Cloth Cat's main activities is training which we run in partnership
with the WEA.. We offer a range of courses and support for local musicians
and people living in inner city Leeds. Our courses are free and open to
those living on low incomes and benefits in the area. All we ask is the
commitment to see the course through and to produce your own music. Soon
the tunes created on our courses will be aired at upcoming events in Leeds.
We now run a membership scheme which costs £1.00 and which will give you access to all our free courses, enables you to have more say in what Cloth Cat does, receive more support and get reductions on any events which we do happen to charge for. The courses are in high demand, so book your place early, but please make sure you can commit to completing the course as places are at a premium! ( unless otherwise stated all courses are weekly for 2hrs over 10 weeks and are FREE, ring Mike on 0113 2442773 for full details) Programme for April 2008 (starting week beginning 7th April) Sony Acid Pro --- Let Us Gig --- DIY Record Label--- Reason Beginners --- Reason Beyond Beginners ---Cubase Complete ---Cubase Advanced --- Songwriters Forum ----Intro to Live Sound Engineering --- Ableton Live -- -DJing: The Basic Concepts --- Sing YOUR Song --- DIY Record Label --- Venue: Cardigan
Centre, Cardigan Road, Leeds 6
State of the art music software that lets you do just about anything from creating sounds, recording and even DJing!
Venue: NOT RUNNING
THIS TERM
Don't be afraid of music technology! This program is an ideal introduction for those of you wanting to launch yourself in to the world of making music on computers. Acid allows you to record and manipulate your material too.
Venue: Cardigan Centre, Cardigan
Road, Leeds 6 Introduction
to Cubase: Music Production - Midi and Audio You
will find out about copyrighting for sampling; learning how to create,
edit, and format samples / loops from audio files and using Cubase to
record, edit, arrange and mix audio. The course will also cover recording
equipment and methods of sound recording.
>Cubase Project Venue: NOT RUNNING THIS TERM If
you've used Cubase before and are wanting to take things further, learn
the intricacies of the software and devlop your material, this one's for
you!
Settingup
a Home Studio: an introduction to music technology Venue: Cardigan Centre, 145-149
Cardigan Road, Leeds 6
The
virtual studio has become a reality, but the massive choice of software
and
>Let Us Gig: PA and Live Performance Venue: NOT RUNNING THIS TERM A
course for local musicians, vocalists, MCs and DJs interested in gaining
actual experience of performing live on stage, this is an introduction
to playing live, with hands-on workshops on PA, monitoring equipment,
and the necessary knowledge and skills to prepare for performing on a
stage. This groundbreaking course is aimed at providing the participants
with the invaluable experience of actually being on stage and also working
with other artists of various styles. The course is split into two five-week
parts, culminating in a live performance at a venue open to the public. This is an exciting new venue for training and of course represents the genuine working environment for a sound system. Featured on BBC TV!
>Setting Up A DIY Record Label Venue: TBC Setting
Up Your Own Record Label in 5 easy parts: Venue: Cardigan Centre, Cardigan Road, Leeds 6 Start date: Thursday 25th September Times: 7.30-9.30pm Course length: 10 weeks Tutor: Kenn Tokutani Cost: free The
essential soft synth and sequencer package for dance music. Learn on the
industry's standard.
Venue: NOT RUNNING THIS TERM
Venue: All Hallows Church
This will be an interactive forum on Song Composition for those who already have some skill with their instrument or voice. Will help with relationship between melody and harmony, chord structures and rhythms. Come along and meet other musicians and get networking.
>Introduction to Live Sound Engineering Venue: NOT RUNNING THIS TERM
A practical introduction of sound engineering in a live environment, you will learn how sound works, what's involved in a PA and what you do to make music sound better in a live venue. Whether you are in a band and want to get more out of a performance or you are a budding sound engineer, this should help.
>Sing YOUR Song Venue: TBC
Make the most of your voice whether you're a singer song writer, the singer in a band or are just wanting to explore new possibilities. You'll learn classical and more experimental techniques with the guidance of our opera trained singer in a fun and creative environment. This course is run in a supportive and non-judgmental way, but it will also take you out of the comfort zone to get the best from your voice.
Venue: Leeds Federated
Housing Association, Westfield Road LS3
DJing is as popular as ever, and this robust course, aimed at beginners, will give you all the practical help you need to understand the technology and the techniques. Using traditional methods of turntables right up to the very latest From setting up the equipment to mixing, scratching and beat matching, we will show you how to take your skills out of the bedroom and in to the public domain.
>DIY and Working with the Music Industry Venue: NOT RUNNING THIS TERM
If you're a musician or in a band, and wanting to reach new audiences successfully, this course will give you the info you need. from understanding who deals with what in the music industry to how you can manage and promote your band effectively, how to go about organising your own tour, and what you should consider when approaching record companies, looking for that elusive deal.
>Introduction to Music Journalism Venue: NOT RUNNING THIS TERM
Music journalism is at its most fertile stage for a long time and this brand new course looks at getting in to or developing music jornalistic skills whether as a hobby or professionally. All the skills required to get good copy, how you give exposure to up and coming bands and the local music scene as well as how to make a career out of it.There may be a guest speaker who will give you an insight in to how they got involved with it. This course is free.
About
tutor Si Denbigh:
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