Work continues on forthcoming book

Nottingham based drum teachers, Paul Hose and Jim Farey have this week been recording additional tracks for their forthcoming book, Drumset for Beginners.

It is said that the book will contain some 200 audio tracks on a media CD thus making the project a comprehensive guide to learning the drums.

The book is set to be released by Alfred Publishing - the world's largest music print publisher - in December 2009.

Paul Hose to perform at Jam Cafe

MLC-Academy teachers Robert Upton and Paul Hose will perform an evening of jazz at Nottingham's most exclusive jazz bar, the Jam Cafe.

The line up will be completed by Carl Bingham and other musicians are expected to guest throughout the evening.

Further information can be found here.

More media added to iTunes

That's right folks, more podcasts have been added to the SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER feed which can be found on iTunes!

Simply launch iTunes and search "MLC" and there it is! The pods are free and please feel free to share them with friends and family.

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School's out for summer is MLC- Academy's week long "Summer School", A week long performance programme culminating with the attendees performing a concert in front of hundreds of people making it a summer to remember!

Activities include:

Form a band and make new friends - Playing music brings people together; it breaks down social and personal barriers and almost always makes for a good time.

Select a set – Choose from a vast list of modern and classic tunes making your School’s Out experience a blast this summer.

Refine your skills – There is no substitute for playing in a band! Use School’s Out to refine and indeed enhance your skills as a musician.

Record your band: make videos and podcasts – A part of this year’s programme is to create promotional material for your band. You will be interviewed and indeed interview our clinicians, special guests and tutors. The results will be edited and posted on many popular portals on the internet.

Attend clinics – Receive an insight in to what it takes to survive in the modern music industry.

Special guests – Be inspired by this year’s special guests. Chat with them, learn from them and why not jam with them!

Perform at a show in front of family and friends – Invite family and friends to come along to a concert and join in with the summertime fun!

Win some fantastic prizes – This year’s School’s Out concert will be a winner-takes-all battle of the bands competition! Prizes on offer: a drumset, bass and an electric guitar, so make sure your School’s Out band is on top form and you bring as many people as possible to support you at the finale concert.

Further information can be found at the MLC-Academy website.

MLC Academy rock the Runner

Adding to the success of MLC-Academy LIVE, MLC-Academy now brings you a monthly rock, blues and funk night and Nottingham's famed venue, the Running Horse!

The first month's line up is as you'd expect from MLC - a collective a professional musicians coupled with a MLC student support slot.

HEADLINE ACT - LOTUS

Gavin White - Guitar
Richard Setchfield - Keys
Paul Lewin - Bass
Jack Atherton - Drums

GUESTS - ADARNA

The event is FREE so bring friends! Click here and here for event details.

Wednesday 28th OCtober 2009 from 8pm!

Unlocking technique

Unlocking technique - A group class with Jack Atherton

Friday 30th October 11am – 1pm*

£20 limited places

MLC-Academy, Nottingham

* Class starts at 11am though the time is suggestive as the class may run over. Attendees should therefore allow more time.

Areas of study include

Moeller Technique
Application of Technique
Answering of any related questions/study topics

Buy your ticket here.

MLC-Academy media on iTunes

Films made from week one of the MLC-Academy School’s out for summer programme have been made available on iTunes! The films will also be available to watch for free on forthcoming MLC-Academy TV! Simply launch iTunes and search “MLC Academy”. Films from week two shall be added to the series on a weekly basis.