MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE
MUSIC AND PERFORM ECNA HIGH PERFORMANCE
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thismonth, three faculty music- and performance-
members at the prestigious Academy of ContemporaryMusic give their thoughts on the importance of being performance-ready, and offer useful strategies and tipswhich students can employ to ensure their performances really fly.
(ACM) knows pretty much all there is to know about live performance. Across our colleges at ACMGuildford, ACMLondon and
ACM@Metropolis, our expert tutors work hard every day to ensure our students are performing to the best of their ability, teaching them the professional tricks of the trade in the process.
“Our Performance and Creative Artist degrees and diplomas aim to create industry-ready musicians, artists and songwriters who will go on to have a long and sustainable career in the music business. ACM’s ‘learning by doing’ ethos means that our students don’t just study the ‘theory’ of performance, but the practical art too . Our Performance and Songwriting courses live performance lessons, tutorials and which cover, not only the subtle nuances of performance and stagecraft, but also deal with wellbeing issues to help students cope concepts like performance anxiety and fright.
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ADAMBUSHELL Principal – ACM
ADAM BUSHELL Principal – ACM
“As the UK’s leading music industry education provider, The Academy of ContemporaryMusic
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“By getting out there thanks to regular live performance gigs in real-world music venues, masterclass sessions, collaborations with talented like-minded individuals, and unique industry employment opportunities via our de dicated Industry Link department, our students are receiving genuine music business exposure while gaining both education AND experience. They’re being set up to hit the ground running after graduation, and if our alumni success stories are anything to go by, it’s undoubtedly a recipe for performance success.”
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KIERON PEPPER
KIERON PEPPER
Head of Creative Output and Artist Development – ACM
Head of Creative Output and Artist Development – ACM
“In my role as Head of Creative Output and Artist Development at ACM, my job is to meet with ACMstudents, help them to fine-tune their artistry, and connect them to players, producers, music business entrepreneurs and other industry figures. A lot of what I teach my students about live performance and stagecraft are tips I’ve learnt from my days as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer; playing in an
assortment of original bands, and touring with The Prodigy for ten years.
“When it comes to performing, I've learnt the hard way – and I now know that being prepared is the key every time. It’s important to ask
questions if you’re unsure of anything, to practise Novembe r 2016 2016
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