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Youth & Education
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Rock Schools and Music Academies
Our 12 session programmes cater for all ages and abilities. Participants will choose their preferred instrument and together with other members of the group will form bands to develop a repertoire of material.
With guidance from a workshop leader and support musicians students will develop musical and social skills whilst learning to play together as a band. The sessions can be programmed to culminate in a gig, and/or recording a CD or MP3 at the end of the course. Maximum 20 per group (subject to available resources). > TOP
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Band / Artist development & mentoring
We can work more intensively with established bands and artistes to further develop skills and to give additional guidance. Through developing an action plan we can support musicians to set their own goals and discover a path to achieve them. We can also work on preproduction elements to develop and define a distinct style. This activity is generally suitable for one band/artiste per session. Our experience ranges from developing beginners and ‘grass-roots' musicians to producing professional acts. > TOP
Vocal & Instrumental tuition and masterclasses
Through group and individual lessons we can teach instrumental and vocal skills. Our range of tutors can provide instruction on all instruments. Sessions will cover a range of areas including playing and performance techniques, warming up, improvisation and developing a practice schedule. Sessions are for a maximum of 10 per group. > TOP
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Music Technology
We are experts in Music and Recording Technology. We can offer sessions that develop skills in the operation of a range of different music software packages, in addition to related hardware and tools. Sessions can be run in any of the following:
Sequencing – Steinberg Cubase, Ableton Live, Digidesign Protools, Apple Garageband, Sony Acid Foundry, Apple Soundtrack.
Audio Editing – Sonic Foundry SoundForge, Wavelab
These workshops can be directed towards a particular theme or final result such as writing a dance track, film soundtrack or pop song and constructing an album featuring all participants. > TOP
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Sampling & Synthesis
How to effectively use Samplers, software and synthesisers in writing and performing music. We can run workshops using the art of sampling other records or recording and using new elements as an intrinsic part of a track. Participants will learn to control the sampler to record, edit and manipulate samples. Alongside this we can delve into the art of using synthesizers. Participants will learn about synthesis and how sounds are made up. They will control the synthesizer to model new sounds. > TOP
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Recording, Engineering, Production and Mixing
Professionally recording and producing music is a vast but exciting art. It takes skill, experience and innovation to create recordings that people will listen to. Our workshops will delve into the processes, techniques and technology used in professional recording environments. We go through the process of recording and engineering which includes setting up microphones and preparing for a recording, followed by mixing and creating a finished recording.These workshops can be arranged to enable participants to create their own recording and mix. > TOP |
Songwriting, Composition and Arrangement
From writing lyrics through to writing melodies, harmonies and instrumental parts and dealing with song structure we can run taster sessions and advanced courses in the art of songwriting. Courses can be programmed to include recording sessions to enable participants to have a ‘real world’ experience of the full process of songwriting.
Composition – Alternatively, we can direct sessions to be more focussed on composition, whether using music sequencing software or live instruments. Composition courses can be directed towards writing film soundtracks and music to picture, or music on a particular theme. > TOP
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DJ-ing
DJing is a popular and easily accessible activity for young people. From taster workshops to ‘DJ Academies’ we can take participants through the essential DJ skills including beat matching, scratching and creating a ‘killer set’. Our DJ workshop leaders are regular club DJs and experienced in working with young people.Courses can be designed to enable participants to record a mix to CD. > TOP |
Rapping
The popularity and credibility of rap music allows it to be an effective means to the successful participation and engagement of young people, especially in group situations or particularly for disaffected young people. Workshops and courses can be structured to allow participants to learn how to write lyrics, proper phrasing, the history of rap and hiphop, and how to write their own tracks and construct ‘beats’. > TOP
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Website design
We can also run supplementary workshops in website design. The workshops can include elements such as HTML, design and layout and creating effective content. The workshops can be delivered with a focus on music website design to enable young bands and artistes to create their own websites. > TOP
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The Music Business
BBS have a wealth of experience in the Music Industry and can deliver training on the often ‘undisclosed’ aspects of Music Business such as Copyright, Publishing and Deals. We can also deliver training on matters such as arranging Gigs, promotion and marketing. > TOP
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Accreditation
All of the subjects that we offer can be delivered as taster workshops or multiple session programmes. The number of sessions and hours of delivery will have a direct impact on the results and outcomes of the programme. We can deliver accredited programmes if desired (Open College Network, Youth Achievement Awards, Young people’s arts award). (This may be subject to additional cost.) > TOP
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Unsigned bands
The wealth of music activity throughout the North of England starts with the huge ‘grass-roots’ scene of people young and old picking up an instrument for the first time and delving into a great new world. This in turn develops into a deeper interest where a talent is developed to the point of performing and recording.
The music industry in recent years has been increasingly recognising the local music activities throughout the UK rather than those just in London. This has been highlighted by acts such as the Kaiser Chiefs (Leeds), Futureheads (Sunderland), Maximo Park (Newcastle), Arctic Monkeys (Sheffield).
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The increasingly popular DIY ethos of bands and artistes allows them to gain success without the traditional and often trapping route of signing to a record company. The professional, semi-pro, amateur and ‘wannabe’ musicians in the North of England require suitable resources to help develop their talents and produce quality recordings. Blinded by Sound works with bands and artistes to make the most of what they already do and to develop them further to help them achieve their goals. We produce commercial quality recordings that can be used either for promotion or release purposes. We can offer supportive rates to enable unsigned bands and artistes to access our recording and production services.
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