SEE PICTURES OF THE LAUNCH EVENT. CLICK ON THE LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE >> Amplifier’s mix of workshops and events offer young musicians (aged 11-25) the chance to learn about all aspects of modern music. Designed to accommodate a range of abilities, from striking your first chord to live production, recording a demo to getting signed or starting your own record label. But it’s not just for musicians and DJs. Amplifier aims to help anyone wanting a career in music industry; other workshops include Event Management, Music Technology, Rock Journalism, Marketing and Promotion & Health and Safety. Future workshops will include sessions on the music business aimed at anyone aged 11-25 who is interested in making their way into this area.
The project will deliver over 2000 workshops and live showcase events over three years, with seven main centres and twenty-one satellite venues in smaller towns and villages, there’s sure to be something near you. Workshop information: Baseline Assessment: A chance for our tutors to assess your standard, whatever you play or would like to play, and find out what your aims are.
Intro to Music: This session could include anything from how to hold a guitar, individual sessions, through having a tutor listen to your band.
Music Workshop: General workshop for all instruments.
Song Writing: Would you like advice on how to write your first tune? Or a second pair of ears to listen to something you’ve already written?
Intro to DJing: For beginners, or to brush up skills, build confidence & move out of the bedroom!
Health & Safety: Everyone should know how to work safely around heavy & electrical equipment. Sessions Sessions run from 6.30 – 8.30pm. They cost £3 with £1 concessions. You can book for single sessions or the whole term. You can turn up on the day but it is strongly advised to book in advance via 01223 511511. To check the availability of workshops and to find out more check out www.amplifiersuffolk.co.uk Locations St Edmundsbury District: Bury, St John’s Centre, St John’s Street. Wednesdays, 3rd November: Intro to music Haverhill, The Hanger, Haverhill Community Education Centre, Camps Road, Tuesdays 2nd November: Intro to music Forest Heath District: Newmarket, Foley House, Wellington Street. Wednesdays 3rd November: Intro to music Mildenhall, Community Centre, St Johns Close, Mondays 1st November: Music Workshop Brandon, Flower Pot, London Road. Saturdays 6th November: Music Workshop Ipswich District: The Corn Exchange, King Street. Wednesdays 3rd November: Intro to music Kesgrave Community Education Centre, Main Road, Kesgrave. Mondays 1st November: Baseline Assessment & intro Stone Lodge Youth Centre, Hawthorn Drive Thursdays 4th November: Music Workshop Babergh District: Great Cornard, Community Education Centre, Wells Hall Old School. Tuesdays 2nd November: Intro to music Hadleigh, East House, George Street. Monday 1st November: Intro & Assessment Mid Suffolk District: Needham Market, Youth Centre, School Street. Tuesdays 2nd November: Intro to music Stowmarket, Community Education Centre, Childer Road. Thursdays 4th November: Assessment & Intro Eye, Community Education Centre, Church Street. Mondays 1st November: Music Workshop Suffolk Coastal District: Felixstowe, Level Two, Cobbold Road. Fridays 5th November: Introduction to music Woodbridge Football Club, Notcut Park. Mondays 1st November: Introduction to music Waveney District: Lowestoft, Seagull Theatre, Morton Road. Saturdays 23rd October: Intro to Music 6thNovember: Music Workshop Halesworth, The Cut, New Cut. Mondays 8th November: Music Workshop Beccles, Community Education Centre, Castle Hill Tuesdays 2nd November: Baseline Assessment
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