Part Time School
The Part Time School is integral to the ethos of ACM, giving all its students the opportunity to grow as musicians, producers and artists in a supportive and relaxed environment. The focus is on learning through fun and the ACM tutors are here to help, guide and support you during your time at ACM. Whether you wish to study guitar, bass, drums, vocals or music production, there is a part time music course here for you.... > more
Part Time School - Introduction
ACM’s Part Time School has been increasing both in popularity and quality over the past decade. We offer part time evening and weekend music courses: the Evening Academy is conducted on weekday nights over a 10 week period, offering critical focus on the different skill levels of musicians; the Saturday Academy offers the most comprehensive part time music course programme and runs for 4 hours over the course of a year.All students at the Academy have access to some of the finest music education facilities available anywhere in the world. Whether you enrol on an entry level beginners course or one of the intensive full time courses for guitar, bass, drums, vocals or music production, you will benefit from thousands of hours of high level industry experience. I wish you well with your studies.
Roger Davis - Part Time School Manager
Part Time Gospel Choir
Brand new for September 2009!
Following the success of ACM's Gospel Choir, we are launching a brand new part time music course, designed to give vocalists the opportunity to gain experience in Gospel choir performance in an informal and fun environment.
The course runs for 10 weeks on Wednesday Evenings from 7pm til 9pm and is available for vocalists aged 16yrs+ and costs £250.
"The Part-time Gospel choir is open to all abilities, this music course is about having fun through group singing in the styles of great Gospel music"
- Adam Wallis, Choir member.
Tutored by members of the ACM Gospel Choir, students will be taught techniques such as group harmony and vocal technique.
To book your place, call our admissions team on 01483 500800. Be quick as places are limited.
Part Time School - Information
Band Skills Foundation and Band Skills Advanced
Each term will consist of 3-4 songs. You will receive expert tuition on how to play them from industry professionals and then get a chance to get together with other musicians to perform. These sessions take place in air conditioned performance, practice and teaching studios in groups of around 15 with a tutor to help proceedings. So you get loads of opportunities to play and improve. The term ends in week 10 with a concert in our Yamaha Demo Theatre where you can invite friends and family to watch your performance (places are limited).
NB: All evening courses include a week off for half term (in line with the Surrey Schools timetable).
Band Academy
This offers an insight into the music industry, allowing all musicians the opportunity to learn the skills required to ‘get the gig’. All bands also experience what it is like to work with a musical director to gain the most from their performances. There are also regular stage craft sessions with constructive feedback at all times.
Studio Recording and Production Techniques
We look at the techniques involved in recording and producing bands in a studio environment including; microphone techniques, mixing desk, dynamics, effects, multi track recording and mastering, as well as ‘hands on’ recording of bands.
Production Skills
This 10 week course introduces the concept of sequencing audio and MIDI and creating music on the latest digital audio workstations. It is designed as an entry programme into the subject and no experience is needed to study. Students will focus on using and editing MIDI protocol and recording and editing audio in the digital realm.
Production Academy
This is the most comprehensive part time Music Production course providing a strong focus on MIDI and MIDI sequencing, audio editing, audio sequencing, recording techniques, music technology and career advice coupled with an insight into the music industry.
To download course information click here
ACM Summer School
Every summer ACM opens it's doors to over 100 budding musicians wanting to study Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals and Music Production. The ACM faculty will be on hand to guide you through the Summer School, supply you with professional tips and make your week at ACM an experience to remember.
The ACM Summer School is a five day intensive, fun programme normally runs in August.
For more information please contact the admissions team This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 01483 500800.
