Course Overview

Applications for all short courses are now closed.
We’ll be bringing them back (and more new courses!) in autumn 2022, stay tuned!

This practical workshop and class-based performance short course is a great opportunity for students to develop their ability on their chosen instrument (Bass, Drums, Guitar or Vocals), build confidence and to meet other like-minded musicians. The course is delivered by experienced, professional musicians who bring up-to-date experience from working in industry.

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Course Details

The course will help you to improve your playing techniques alongside helping you become more confident and skilled at rehearsing and performing as a band. This course is also intended to improve your confidence too as you’ll also have the opportunity to perform a range of material in front of other members of the class helping you prepare for your final “showcase performance”.

What are you waiting for? As this is a FREE course, spaces are very limited, so don’t wait around and miss out.

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By completing this course you will also be awarded a £50 voucher to use at Guitar Guitar – stockists of musical instruments, audio interfaces, microphones and more!

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OR you can choose a ticket for Resonate Conference coming up in November 2022 worth £50.

“The tutors were fantastic. Good at delivering info and very approachable.” – AMS short course student

Additional Information

This course is available for those who reside in Scotland and are aged fourteen and above.

You can apply and attend only one course at a time

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Progression

On successful completion of the course, students typically progress onto other Academy of Music & Sound Short Courses and/or go on to study full-time HNC & Degree level courses specializing in their specific instrument at the Academy of Music & Sound.

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