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Current workshops 

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Creating sound for video game 'Granny' by DVloper - Creative Summer Hastings (2018). Credit: MSL Digital
We have cherry-picked a selection of music workshops which are ideal for pupils at KS1-KS4.
 
Compose, record and perform a song based on today's headlines with a folky-twist. Collect sounds using digital technology to record music for a video game. Play African percussion instruments and learn dance movements from Gambia. Sound exciting? Read on...

Our professional and experienced artists will guide participants through creative participatory workshops. Designed to suit all abilities, we cater for larger groups of 30 pupils in full-day workshops, and others are bookable as shorter 3-hour sessions. Some workshops will also allow the children to have the option of presenting and performing their work to an audience of peers / parents at the end of the day.

Additionally, the workshops are designed to link well with individual class topic learning, the national curriculum and are also ideal for teachers to get involved too, as part of their own CPD plans.

Available to book today

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Take a look at our current music workshops below.

​For all booking enquiries please contact us and we will be happy to discuss with you.
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Create story
​soundscapes
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​Compose music and sound for gaming, film and stage.
Features: Vocal loop warm-ups, creating mood, live storytelling using SFX, immersive performance with surround sound, and making music for video games.
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Folk songwriting from the daily news


Co-write, record and perform a new folk song with acclaimed folk artists. Lyrics and music will be inspired by stories in the local newspaper of the day. This practical workshop is a must for anyone interested in songwriting.
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Sonic classroom:
​Teacher CPD


​​Learn how to create music using apps on mobile devices and tablets. Features: vocal loop warm-ups, using Soundtrap web sequencer, live looping on Loopy HD app and layering sound on voice recorders.
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 West African poly-rhythms, percussion 
​and dance


​Learn to play complex poly-rhythms, drumming techniques and traditional dance with a Master Percussionist from The Gambia. You will have a chance to experiment with African instruments and fuse your musical beats with Western styles.
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Build a sound ​installation


​An interactive workshop with sound artists to, which involves coding with digital technology, designing your own interactive sound art installation and an exhibition of your work in the school.
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Making your arts project funder-ready: Teacher CPD


Get an individual review of your arts fundraising activity. Whether it’s a grant application, crowdfunding campaign or sponsorship pitch, you’ll receive advice and next steps to support your arts project.

Workshops in action

Client feedback

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- My teacher was awesome and I can now go away and use my phone for more than YouTube. 
- ​I enjoyed when Kevin showed us to make music for animations.

Participants

'Making music with your mobile' workshop
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Hastings Creative Summer - MSL Digital

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Kevin delivered highly engaging workshops to students covering BTEC Unit 3 Performing Arts Business. The tasks were interactive, directly linked to the grading criteria, and the learner progress was remarkable.

Emma Moore

Head of Musical Theatre
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MidKent College

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Thank you so much for the mentor workshop you ran for LOOKOUT at BHASVIC. It was engaging, interactive and covered all the main areas needed - and on top of that it was massively enjoyable!

Charlotte Vivian

Sales And Marketing Director
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LOOKOUT BRIGHTON C.I.C

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You can also take part in ...

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Invisible Opera House (2019). Credit: Tania Holland Williams
Invisible Opera House (2019)
As part of Invisible Opera House, a series of free Set Deign and Digital Music Creation workshops for those aged 16-26 years, are being run in the Urban Rooms, Folkestone. Come and have a go!
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01634 540787
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Sun Pier House
Medway St.
Chatham, Kent, UK
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