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Contemporary Music SchoolPart time course guide

2015 - 16

19 - 20 Westernm Road - St. Leonards on Sea - East Sussex - TN37 6DGwww.makingmusicians.com

C.M.SContemporary Music School

2 For further details, contact C.M.S. on 01424 233300 or goto www.makingmusicians.com

About us 3C.M.S. FACILITIES 4THE STUDIO 5Fees and Enrollments 6Guitar Courses 7Bass Courses 10

Drum Courses 13Piano Courses 16Vocal Courses 19Other related Music Courses 23

Contents

For further details, contact C.M.S. on 01424 233300 or goto www.makingmusicians.com 3

About usAbout Us

Students of our school can expect a dedicated team of musicians to provide themwith the support they require to meet their desired musical aims. Whether you are choosing music as a career or maybe just something to impress your friends with we have your interests as our entire motivation. Our commitments will allow you to explore your individual goals. Motivation comes from many places, one of which is the financial outlay, it is recommended that course fees are paid in advance; the psychological effect of paying up front will drive the individual to success. We accommodate for all ages and abilities.

What is expected from you?

Of course, we can only go so far, students will only achieve results from this course with

what they put in. With the information you acquire from each two hour session, it will be necessary for students to devote time to practice outside of lessons, with this infor-mation you will be able to develop your skills and enhance your understanding of music. Remember, the key to success is through the individual’s determination.

Your Aspirations

Recognized qualifications are offered for those who wish to pursue music on an academic level: the exams will be held periodically throughout the year and will be determined by the London College of Music. However, music doesn’t necessarily have to be confined to exam dates, students who just want the experience of playing the guitar will also benefit from this course and will receive equal attention from ‘The Guitar School’ team.


C.M.S. FACILITIESFacilitiesAt the school we have several classrooms that are used for our range of tuition we provide. We also have a players’ lounge which students can use to relax and socialize with fellow students. In addition we have our recording studio which provides bands and musicians a recording facility and houses our Recording 101 course.

Equipped Rehearsal Rooms

Its encouraged that students try to get in-volved with a band environment, regardless of ability. The benefits of putting what you’ve achieved can be immensely fulfilling. At ‘The Guitar School’ you can benefit from purpose built sound proof rooms where you can be creative and perform as loud as you like.The facilities include basic rehearsal equip-ment such as:

Room 1:

• 350 Watt Peavey P.A. System• Marshall Guitar Stack• Hartke 2000 Series 200 Watt Bass amp inc. 1 x 300 Watt Cabinet• Premier XPK standard drum kit

Room 2:

• 250 Watt Behringer P.A. System• Marshall Guitar Stack• 250 Watt Peavey Bass Combo• Premier Cabria drum kit

Room 3: Western Road

• 250 Watt Behringer P.A. System• Peavey Guitar Combo x 2• 165 Watt Laney Combo Bass Amp• Mapex (rock toms) drum kit

Room 4: Western Road • 250 Watt Laney P.A. System• Hughes Kettner Guitar Combo• 165 Watt Laney Combo Bass Amp• Hartke 2000 Series 200 Watt Bass amp inc. 1 x 300 Watt Cabinet• Pearl Session Series drum kit

The rooms also offer: Kitchen and toilet facilities.

Please note that all equipment should be treated with the up most respect so everyone can benefit from this service.

Additional Services

Guitar orientated bands who are serious about gigging and becoming established with local venues can have the opportu-nity of utilizing our recording area and professional advice in sound engineer-ing. For bands who are trying to estab-lish themselves in a local circuit, can benefit from our connections through local magazines and contacts. We regularly communicate with magazines which specialize in local talent; we sup-ply them with gigging dates, venues and

up and coming events. For the talented musicians/bands, we can also arrange interviews which could be mentioned as features in local magazines.

Note: costs for practice area and record-ing space apply, as with networking and any additional work that is required from the school.


THE STUDIORecording Studio

Our brand new recording studio has been designed to combine the very best of analogue & digital technolo-gies in order to provide a highly flex-ible ‘state-of-the-art’ solution to all your recording needs. Our studio’s many benefits include the following:

• An industry-leading Cubase 5 recording & sequencing software platform operating at an extremely high digital quality of 24 bit 96khz (far superior to standard CD quality of 16bit 44khz), as well as providing an unlimited number of tracks at mixdown.

• Our all-analogue recording paths feature active D.I. (for line instru-ments) or valve pre-amplification (for microphone channels), as well as high quality well-respected 4-band Soundcraft EQ.

• Extensive additional software provides a vast array of effects, from classic reverbs & compression etc. to innovative keyboard, guitar amp, & microphone emulation, all usable in ‘real-time’ for you to utilise in your performance & final mix.

• Make use of our in-house equip-ment such as Marshall & Laney

guitar & bass amps, and Roland Juno & JP8000 analogue modelling synthesisers.

• A PC based quad-core Pentium system provides the widest software compatibility of third-party plug-ins available, as well as flexible up-grading options, while our in-house computer engineer avoids the delays associated with maintenance of Apple Macintosh systems.

• Full foldback headphone mon-itoring system allows for up to 4 different mixes to be supplied simultaneously to multiple sepa-rate sets of headphones - everyone performing can therefore have their own tailored mix to monitor while recording.

• Ensure the clarity of your final recordings using our full kit drum microphones, & a choice of dynamic & condenser microphones available for all other applications.

• Record your full band simulta-neously to retain that ‘live’ feel, or build your mix over custom tailored ‘click-tracks’ which enable you to ‘cut & paste’ the best part of each

recorded take into a final commer-cial quality result - the choice is yours

Fees and Enrollments

Apply and EnrolSo you are interested in one of our courses or have decided to progress with your musical skills with one to one tuition, well good news is easy to join, lets look at the options

By Phone:If you are paying by phone for the full course and have a credit or debit card, please call 01424 205894 and have the course title and you card to hand

By PostJust complete the enrollment form and send it to us with the appropri-ate payment to the address below. Cheques should be made payable to C.M.S at sent to:Student referenceContemporary Music School19/20 Western RoadSt. Leonards on SeaTN37 6DG

On the Day:If want to pay by cash or Cheque but don’t want the hassle of the other options then email us requesting a enrollment form, complete the form and ping it back to us, then just turn up on the start date of your chosen course and simply bring your payment along with you.

Pay as you goJust when it couldn’t get any easier. If you want to join our course or prefer our one to one alternative but may not necessarily be in a position to pay up front then ‘pay as you go’ Just bring in a Cheque or cash as and when your lessons are due.

With the ‘pay as you go’ method of payment you will be expected to sign a legally binding document that you agree to commit to the entire course and all the fees associated with this payment option.


These Guitar courses are a fantastic way to study a musical instrument at the weekends or on a evening. Comfortably you will be able to manage this type of course and also maintain a full time job. You will be expected to allow some time for practising away from formal tuition, this should be between 1/2 an hour to an hour per day; a preliminary student will be able to make adequate progress with 1/2 an hour while a grade five and above should be allowing an hour plus in order to keep up with the pace of the course.

Just so you are aware these courses are recog-nized by Thames Valley University and will lead to recognized qualification, the diploma can only be accessed if a candidate has a grade 8 or is able to demonstrate an appropriate standard of Guitar playing and music theory.

One of the exciting aspects of this courses is that you can get involved in the live perfor-mances which are actually played in a real ven-ue and in front of a genuine audience; you will have to volunteer for the live performances but once you are on a course then just talk to the reception and put your name down.

If you can’t commit to a course don’t forget to ask about 1 to 1 tuition

The Guitar Courses

Course Level Hrs Per Week Duration Total Hrs Price Ucas Points

1 to 1 tuition TBA £25.00 p/h n/a

Introduction to your instrument 2 10 weeks 10 £120.00 n/a

Preliminary grade 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 1 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 2 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 3 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 4 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 5 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 6 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00 4

Grade 7 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00 6

Grade 8 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00 8

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00 10





Grade 1 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 2 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 3 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 4 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 5 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 6 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00 4

Grade 7 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00 6

Grade 8 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00 8

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00 10

Spring courses Jan / March

Summer courses April / June






Grade 1 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 2 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 3 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 4 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 5 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 6 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00 4

Grade 7 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00 6

Grade 8 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00 8

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00 10

Winter courses Sept / December

Description Preliminary Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Diploma

Exercise book £8.00 £8.50 £9.00 £9.50 £10.00 £10.50 £11.00 £11.50 £12.50

Exam Costs £20.00 £20.00 £20.00 £30.00 £30.00 £30.00 £50.00 £50.00 £120.00

Additional information


This Bass course

The Bass CoursesThe Bass CoursesThe Bass Guitar is a fundamental part of any rhythm section and plays a very important role in contemporary music being played today. The key to becoming a great Bass player is to un-derstand where the Bass should be present in a piece of music. On the Bass course at C.M.S you will develop the skills you need play in band sit-uations and also apply your skills to other forms of Modern music.

On the Bass Course candidates will work closely with guitarist and will be encouraged to work with drummers in order to expand a bass play-ers exposure to various music situations; Bass players will also be encouraged to take part in our live performance events.

If you are a beginner or a more advanced play-er this is a great opportunity to see how music lessons should be run, even if you decide not to take part in the Bass Courses and you decide to take lessons One 2 One then you will still be en-couraged to get involved in events in which you will be playing with other musicians .

Just so you are aware these courses are recog-nized by Thames Valley University and will lead to recognized qualification, the diploma can only be accessed if a candidate has a grade 8 or is able to demonstrate an appropriate standard of Guitar playing and music theory.




Preliminary grade 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 1 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 2 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 3 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 4 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 5 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 6 2.5 20 weeks 50 £540.00 4

Grade 7 2.5 20 weeks 50 £540.00 6

Grade 8 2.5 20 weeks 50 £540.00 8

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00 10





Grade 1 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 2 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 3 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 4 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 5 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 6 2.5 20 weeks 50 £540.00 4

Grade 7 2.5 20 weeks 50 £540.00 6

Grade 8 2.5 20 weeks 50 £540.00 8

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00 10








Grade 1 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 2 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 3 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 4 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 5 2.5 10 weeks 25 £280.00 n/a

Grade 6 2.5 20 weeks 50 £540.00

Grade 7 2.5 20 weeks 50 £540.00

Grade 8 2.5 20 weeks 50 £540.00

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00



Excercise book £8.00 £8.50 £9.00 £9.50 £10.00 £10.50 £11.00 £11.50 £12.50

Exam Costs £20.00 £20.00 £20.00 £30.00 £30.00 £30.00 £50.00 £50.00 £120.00



The Drum CoursesThe Drum course has atteracted a lot of interest from both beginners and experienced players which has enable us to provide lots of different lev-els of drum tuition. If you have a interest in learn-ing the drums or want to better your skills and be awared reconised qualifications then give us a call and book in an audition. Depending on your abil-ity, qualifications and/or experience we can slot you into the appropriate grade.

Following the audition we can agree to slot you into best class for you. You will be taught by one of our experienced Drum teaches with other students which match your ability. The lessons typically are based on 10 weeks courses, consisting of 2 hrs sessions each week totaling 20 hrs of tuition per grade.

Of course you’re not going to make the progress necessary to become a great Drummer with only 2 hours per week so expect to be putting the work at home; don’t worry too much if you haven’t a Drum kit most of your exercises can be carried out using practise pads which you will be bring to class with you.

It’s not all going to be hard work you will be en-couraged to play with other musicians and also partake in our live performance evenings






Grade 1 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 2 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 3 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 4 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 5 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 6 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 7 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 8 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00





Grade 1 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 2 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 3 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 4 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 5 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 6 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 7 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 8 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00








Grade 1 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 2 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 3 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 4 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 5 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 6 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 7 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 8 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00



Exercise book £8.00 £8.50 £9.00 £9.50 £10.00 £10.50 £11.00 £11.50 £12.50

Exam Costs £20.00 £20.00 £20.00 £30.00 £30.00 £30.00 £50.00 £50.00 £120.00



The Piano CoursesThe Piano Courses are typically base around ten week courses which take place in our pur-pose built studios. Classes run for two hours per week. One hour is spent with the theory tutor and one hour with the practical tutor.

In the theory classes, students will learn how to read as well as write music. Students will also learn the basics of harmony and take part in ear training exercises. All students have their own keyboard to use in the practical class with headphones to ensure privacy should they re-quire it. The tutors use projected images of the their keyboard for demonstration purposes.

Students are taught some set pieces in order to comply with the requirements of the exam that they will take at the end of the ten weeks. The classes however are by no means limited to only learning set pieces. Students are also taught improvisational skills and techniques in preparation to play with other musicians.

Student will be expected to devote some work for home practising. It’s recommended that a beginner up to grade 4 sets aside 1/2 hr per day for the work away from the school and 1 hour plus for grade 5 and above.







Grade 1 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 2 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 3 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 4 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 5 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 6 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 7 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 8 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00





Grade 1 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 2 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 3 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 4 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 5 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 6 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 7 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 8 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00








Grade 1 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 2 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 3 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 4 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 5 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 6 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 7 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 8 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00



Exercise book £8.00 £8.50 £9.00 £9.50 £10.00 £10.50 £11.00 £11.50 £12.50

Exam Costs £20.00 £20.00 £20.00 £30.00 £30.00 £30.00 £50.00 £50.00 £120.00



The Vocal Courses

The Vocal Course has been one of the most exciting courses available at CMS, this is an example of seeing the true benefits of group tuition come together. It’s in situations like this where vocal harmony’s can really be explained and demonstrated with collective student partici-pation. With group situations like this students can truly benefit from learning from one and other, we have seen many professional friend-ships take hold during the years that this courses has been running.

Unlike other CMS courses where you are placed in a class with students of similar ability, here we encourage mentors to guide beginner stu-dents through the grading process. Learning to sing is a very personal experience and without doubt during a students development there will be times when you will need a boost of confidence, maybe it just before a gig or there is a technique that you just can’t understand, this is where the support from your follow students will save you.

You cannot push vocal development, it’s a slow and steady process but the rewards are extremely satisfying, when you have sung a perfect note and it’s just simply effortless it somehow instantly corrects all the badness which you have picked up since you first learn to speak. At CMS we have the Vocal coaches to get you where you need to be and we will make it fun, once you start this grading process you will want to carry on though to the highest grade, so be prepared allow yourself some time because you won’t want to stop.







Grade 1 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 2 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 3 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 4 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 5 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 6 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 7 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 8 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00





Grade 1 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 2 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 3 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 4 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 5 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 6 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 7 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 8 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00








Grade 1 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 2 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 3 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 4 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 5 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 6 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 7 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 8 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00



Exercise book £8.00 £8.50 £9.00 £9.50 £10.00 £10.50 £11.00 £11.50 £12.50

Exam Costs £20.00 £20.00 £20.00 £30.00 £30.00 £30.00 £50.00 £50.00 £120.00



This is where all the classes get together,


Performance Classes






Grade 1 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 2 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 3 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 4 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 5 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 6 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 7 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 8 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00





Grade 1 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 2 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 3 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 4 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 5 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 6 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 7 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 8 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00








Grade 1 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 2 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 3 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 4 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 5 2 10 weeks 20 £250.00 n/a

Grade 6 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 7 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Grade 8 2 20 weeks 40 £480.00

Diploma 4 30 Weeks 120 £1440.00



Exercise book £8.00 £8.50 £9.00 £9.50 £10.00 £10.50 £11.00 £11.50 £12.50

Exam Costs £20.00 £20.00 £20.00 £30.00 £30.00 £30.00 £50.00 £50.00 £120.00



Other Music Related Music Courses

These Guitar courses are a fantastic way to study a musical instrument at the weekends or on a evening. Comfortably you will be able to manage this type of course and also maintain a full time job. You will be expected to allow some time for practising away from formal tuition, this should be between 1/2 an hour to an hour per day; a preliminary student will be able to make adequate progress with 1/2 an hour while a grade five and above should be allowing an hour plus in order to keep up with the pace of the course.

Just so you are aware these courses are recog-nized by Thames Valley University and will lead to recognized qualification, the diploma can only be accessed if a candidate has a grade 8 or

is able to demonstrate an appropriate standard of Guitar playing and music theory.

One of the exciting aspects of this courses is that you can get involved in the live perfor-mances which are actually played in a real ven-ue and in front of a genuine audience; you will have to volunteer for the live performances but once you are on a course then just talk to the reception and put your name down.


Course Level Hrs Per Week Duration Total Hrs Price p/h Total costs

Music Theory Grade 1 to 5 30 1Year 30 £12.50 p/h £350.00

1 to 1 tuition Trumpet TBA £25.00 n/a

Guitar set up workshops 2 1 weeks 2 £10.00 n/a

Perfomance workshops 2 1 weeks 2 £25.00 n/a

Guitar effects workshops 2 1 weeks 2 £25.00 n/a

Sight reading classes 1 10 weeks 10 £125.00 n/a

Recording sessions (with engineer) 2 1 weeks 2 £50.00 n/a

Recording sessions (for student only) 2 1 weeks 2 £25.00 n/a


Summer courses April / JuneCourse Level Hrs Per Week Duration Total Hrs Price p/h Total costs










Winter courses Sept / DecemberCourse Level Hrs Per Week Duration Total Hrs Price p/h Total costs










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