HOUSE OF BANDS (12 - 16 yrs)

This fun progam is split between the teaching studios & the performance / practice rooms. Students learn the skills required to perform popular songs in a band consisting of guitars, bass, vocals & drums. Students can join House of Bands even if they have never played with other people. That's where we come in! The focus of HOB is on musicianship & students study practical live performance techniques with pro musicians in a supportive environment. The course culminates in a live show where the students get to invite their audience and rock out!

Students will spend the course working with their tutors on how to get the most from their playing, performance and communication skills, how to play the right parts for every song and how to own the stage! On top of this, students will write original material in our studio. The tutors are here with one aim; to help and support all students in their growth as musicians and artists.

GET SPOTTED! BE DISCOVERED!

The unique thing about House of Bands is that students are working in an exciting and lively hub of musicians. If a student stands out then they may be invited to join 'House of Bands Select" with Producer Darren Clarke. The MMA team works on forming 'super bands' which they then develop, record and promote. So let's say we have a fantastic young singer songwriter, we would scout musicians from the House of Bands programs to form a band around them. Since the standard of bands is so high in 'House of Bands' - we make some great musicians! - students either have to be exceptional to be invited into Select, or just a perfect fit for the band we have a gap in.

House of Bands Select is a great incentive and inspiration for students to work hard.

F.Y.I

House of Bands is designed for guitar and bass players already comfortable with the guitar or bass (ideal if you've done our Learners Labs) - We also take vocalists though this is not a course in vocals. This program is great for intermediate to advanced players. Students will be with a team of qualified, experienced instructors (Max. 15 Students per class). Each session is 1 hour 15 minutes, with instruction, band practice with a drummer and Stage craft & Performance skills. Each 12-14 week course (see the schedule) ends with a Showcase at MMA. We have Houe of Bands for 12 - 16 yrs, and for 16 - Mature. They operate the same way, same concept and format, but the songs differ.

Runs for 12 weeks, but students can continue into the next term.

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HOUSE OF BANDS FAQ's

How does it work with students at different levels?

The beauty of playing in a band is that you can have a rhythm guitar player with less experience paired with a shredding soloist who is near virtuoso, and everybody still has so much to learn. What we do is encourage bands to work on original material together, so there is a sense of ownership of the song and the opportunity for the participants to play to their strengths. It's good for people to be around others who are better than them, and it's good for those that are 'better' to realise their weak spots and bring those up to parr. In House of Bands we look at and work on so much more than just guitar techniques. We're working on communication skills, performance skills, creativity and arrangements, and more. The pace that people grow is really exciting and the momentum that picks up fuels people's progress and inspiration.

How does it work with students playing different styles?

At MMA we focus on contemporary music, so that's Rock, Pop, Folk and Blues mostly. What is exciting about House of Bands is that we could have 4 or 5 completely different bands emerge throughout the program. Every musician is going to join the program with different tastes and influences and they will be able to bring those to the table. However we do teach set songs that we want the students to learn, but depending on their ability they can customize and interpret the songs to whatever degree they choose. We do try to group people as best we can in compatible groups, and encourage them to write original material that will reflect the variety of their tastes and strengths.

How do I get in House of Bands Select?

Don't worry too much about getting into Select. You're working with the same MMA team that will help draw the best out of you and you're going to make some great music. Some times we'll have a fantastic musician that isn't in Select, just because theyr'e not a fit for the bands we're working with at the time. But that's okay, because we're working with every band and every individual so that you keep improving, getting better and growing as an artist / musician. You can also book studio time at any point if you want to record with your band and get more input from the Artist Development angle / Producer.

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