Courses - WM College

Blues Ensemble - Mixed Level

If you sing or play an instrument, come and join the Blues Ensemble at WMC. It will give you the opportunity to interact with other musicians and prepare for public performance. Playing in the ensemble will help further your knowledge of a wide range of musical styles such as rock that have their roots in blues music. I woke up this morning will never mean the same again.

Code: PFAX0115CX

Day(s): Thu

Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Start Date: 18/04/2024

Weeks: 10

Price: £147.00

Concessions: £73.50

Location: Camden

Choir (Mixed Level)

We run a fun, friendly modern choir where you will sing, laugh, socialise and perform a range of uplifting songs. No experience or audition is required. The choir is for all ability levels and will help you to learn to sing in an ensemble. You can choose contemporary or traditional material and perform a role you are comfortable with. This could be singing the main tune or harmonising. The sessions will lead to public concerts that will help develop confidence and performance skills.

Code: HWBX0518CX

Day(s): Tue

Time: 12:30 - 14:00

Start Date: 23/04/2024

Weeks: 10

Price: £69.00

Concessions: £34.50

Location: Camden

Drumming - Mixed Level

On this course you will gain a solid foundation in drum kit performance. The course explores five main topics - musicianship, hand-to-hand technique, snare drum reading, drum set coordination, and stylistic development. This will help develop two, three, and four-way coordination, in the context of Rock, Pop, Cuban, Brazilian, Jazz, Funk, Country & Dance music styles. You will also be encouraged to foster an awareness of ensemble playing, musicality, and interpretation.

Code: PFAX0121CX

Day(s): Sat

Time: 13:00 - 15:30

Start Date: 27/04/2024

Weeks: 10

Price: £179.00

Concessions: £89.50

Location: Camden

Guitar: Blues, Country and Jazz - Mixed Level

When you want to expand your guitar playing beyond the beginner stage, this course is for you. You will learn songs that are a little more complex in their chord sequences. You will also learn barre chords, country flatpicking, blues licks and have an introduction to jazz chords including, learning to play a jazz standard. We will also explore the fascinating world of how chords fit together to reach an understanding of the basis of all music theory.

Code: PFAX0129CX

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:30 - 13:00

Start Date: 27/04/2024

Weeks: 10

Price: £179.00

Concessions: £89.50

Location: Camden

Guitar: Blues, Country, and Jazz - Beginner

Blues, Country and Jazz are the roots of rock and pop guitar-playing. On this course for absolute beginners and those who have tried a bit of guitar previously, you will learn a basic blues backing that you can play with other musicians or singers. You will also learn strumming, how to change between chords to play songs and how to solo with simple scales. The course will also help you understand the music theory behind chords.

Code: PFAX0130CX

Day(s): Wed

Time: 18:00 - 20:30

Start Date: 17/04/2024

Weeks: 10

Price: £179.00

Concessions: £89.50

Location: Camden

Guitar: Classical and Acoustic - Beginner/Mixed Level

On this course you will be introduced to acoustic and classical guitar music skills, building on your ability to play basic rudiments and techniques up to an intermediate level. You will learn about posture, fingerpicking techniques, basic chord progressions, basic music notation and guitar tab reading. You will also perform pieces in ensemble or accompany solo pieces.

Code: PFAX0131CX

Day(s): Mon

Time: 17:30 - 19:30

Start Date: 15/04/2024

Weeks: 10

Price: £147.00

Concessions: £73.50

Location: Camden

Guitar: Classical Orchestra - Mixed Level

On this course, you will learn how to play in ensemble, guided by a conductor. You will improve your technical background learning new scales and arpeggios. You will learn extended techniques such as percussion on guitar and play simple classical pieces to enjoy together. You will also improve your rhythmic skills and music theory as well.

Code: PFAX0132CX

Day(s): Mon

Time: 19:30 - 21:00

Start Date: 15/04/2024

Weeks: 10

Price: £111.00

Concessions: £55.50

Location: Camden

Jazz: Playing in a Band - Mixed Level

On this course, you will join a band to learn a repertoire of jazz songs, with a view to honing your skills and working towards performing for audiences at WMC and beyond. As well as learning the tunes, you will explore how to improvise over the chord changes by learning appropriate scales and arpeggios. You will learn to play together tightly as a band and gain confidence as a performer. All instruments welcome, particularly horns.

Code: PFAX0154CX

Day(s): Thu

Time: 16:00 - 18:15

Start Date: 25/04/2024

Weeks: 10

Price: £163.00

Concessions: £81.50

Location: Camden

Latin Percussion - Beginner/Mixed Level

This course will help you to develop foundational knowledge of Brazilian and Cuban percussion instruments and their cultural significance. You will obtain basic proficiency in playing key rhythms and patterns on the instruments. By performing as a group, you will achieve an understanding of ensemble playing and how to communicate effectively within a percussion ensemble & cultivate an appreciation for the diverse rhythms and musical styles of Brazil and Cuba.

Code: PFAX0120CX

Day(s): Sat

Time: 10:00 - 12:30

Start Date: 27/04/2024

Weeks: 10

Price: £179.00

Concessions: £89.50

Location: Camden

Piano and Keyboard - Beginner

This course is suitable for absolute beginners and is taught using acoustic pianos and electronic keyboards. You will learn basic piano techniques, including 5 finger patterns and chords. You will learn simple pieces and develop music reading. In order to gain the most out of the course we recommend 15 minutes of practice at least four times a week. You will also be learning how to maintain good posture and how this helps to develop your playing and performance.

Code: PFAX0140CX

Day(s): Tue

Time: 10:00 - 12:30

Start Date: 23/04/2024

Weeks: 10

Price: £179.00

Concessions: £89.50

Location: Camden