I-Play Music PROSPECTUS

2017 - 2018

“Play your music with passion”

About I-Play Founded in 2008 by Myke Masters Lewis I-Play Music is the ideal place for people of all ages to come and learn how to play, Electric Bass, Drums, Piano, Electric Guitar and Vocals.

Our courses aim to take students from absolute begin-ner all the way up to university level. We also encour-age our students to take the RSL examinations this will ensure they earn a valuable qualification that will assist with university applications. However if you would like a more relaxed learning experience we cater for this also.

At I-Play we encourage improvisation in performance as we feel this is the perfect way to learn and become familiar with your chosen instrument.

Playing solo is an amazing skill to have but to become a well rounded musician you need to play in a band! With this in mind every summer term all our students are placed in bands in preparation for their end of year Concert & Presentation Awards Ceremony.

FacilitiesI-Play Music boast state of the art musical equipment. There are two rooms, a Live Room and a Control Room.

The Live Room. Facilities include an Electric Bass Station, Drums Station, Acoustic & Electric Guitar Station, Keys & Piano Station and Vocals Station; these are designated areas for teaching and recording applications.

The Control Room is where all recording and sound engineering takes place. Analogue and digital for-mats are employed including Analogue 8 Track, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, and Cubase. Twenty-four track analogue desks are used for real time live recording applications for individual and full band applica-tions.

Meet The Chief Music Executive

With a huge passion to pass on knowledge of music through the art of playing, Myke inspires individuals to grow in confidence by doing just that, playing!

As a professional musical artist, arranger and composer and with the Electric Bass being his ‘first’ instrument and Drums his second. Myke brings to the centre, many years of professional public performance experience. Individuals are in a unique posi-tion to learn from this and are able to relate and rely on his teach-ings, either direct or through the tutors so students may add to their own performing experiences.

His focus is on individual personal development through one-to-one and group tuition. At all levels, individuals learn how to: Sing, play Bass Guitar, Drums, Acoustic & Electric Guitar, Keyboards and Piano.

Myke has implemented an approved teaching style, which after many years of research and practical study, demonstrates good prac-tice in facilitating the eruditions of music. Music software pro-grammes are included as extra tools in conjunction with learning, whether for fun or “Extra-Curricular” study; the results are rewarding.

Meet The Tutors

Lurleen Vernon Freddie Thomas Ryan Nicholls At the age of six Freddie was gifted his first guitar and he has been enthralled with the instrument ever since. In-spired by his teachers and past greats Freddie studied the technique of other guitarists to develop a deeper under-standing of the Instrument. The study of multiple genres, such as Blues, Funk and Metal informed Freddie’s theoreti-cal knowledge of music but it was play-ing in bands and gigging that fine tuned his abilities. Freddie believes the best way to way learn is through playing, so he plays along with students whilst they learn giving encouragement and support every step of the way.

Nottingham Born Lurleen Vernon a London College of Music graduate has had a long successful career in music and performance. From touring the USA with the British Youth choir, per-forming at famous venues such as Grace Cathedral and Disneyland, to her her own solo performance at Wem-bley arena. Lurleen draws on her expert knowledge, experience and skill to Imbue her students with a well informed view of the world of profes-sional music. A fun and practical teacher with a warm personalty that students of all ages immediately warm to.

A product of the I Play Music school Ryan has been involved since its incep-tion. As a student here he achieved a Rockschool grade 8 performance certi-fication in Bass guitar. Since graduat-ing from I Play Music Ryan has been involved with numerous bands and been part of the house band for local open mic nights. Beside his instrument playing Ryan has developed a talent for sound production. In the studio Ryan has produced eps and singles for bands and provided many of the students at I Play Music with their first experience of recording in a professional studio.

Stages

IPM Foundation Course: (Debut Certificate)

The Foundation course is all about getting students adjusted to playing their instrument and the learning of basic musical principles.

IPM Stage 1 Preliminary Course:(Grade 1&2 Certificate)

In this stage we focus on the fundamentals of playing, laying the foundations for future learning.

IPM Stage 2 Intermediate Course: (Grade 3 Certificate)

The Intermediate stage is transitional and is where we prepare the individual for the challenges that stages 3&4 demand.

IPM Stage 5 Advanced Course Level 3: (Grade 8 Certificate)

Stage 5 includes industry insight and financial IQ as the fundamentals for each area of learning. Students also discover how to earn and invest income. After this stage students will be able to go onto further education at univer-sity level or begin working within the music industry. Performance grade is rated higher for UCAS points.

IPM Stage 4 Advanced Course Level 2:(Grade 6&7 Certificate)

Stage 4 is equivalent in difficulty to the first and second year of A-Level or B-Tech music.

IPM Stage 3 Advanced Course Level 1:(Grade 4&5 Certificate)

Stage 3 is equivalent in difficulty to the first and second year of GCSE music.

I-Play Music Production

From grade 6 you will be earning UCAS points that can be used to gain entry to university. This makes I-Play Music Production the perfect companion for students studying A-level or BTEC. We also schedule lessons around the individual needs of a student so as to not interrupt with study elsewhere and to maximise produc-tivity.

As with instrumental music lessons you will be required to sit music production exams. Music production exam-inations are broken down into these three sections:

Aural (15%): Where you will listen to audio files and answer related questions that will test your understand-ing of sonic fidelity, music theory and stylistic awareness.

This Autumn we are piloting the I-Play Music Produc-tion courses. Developed by industry professionals we aim to give students a comprehensive level of academic train-ing alongside unparalleled industry insight.

From grades 1-5 you will learn the fundamentals of Music production, in the most up to date Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) of your choice, so whether that be LOGIC Pro X, Pro Tools, Cuebase or Garage Band.

As we always have our eye on your future career we will in the higher grades expect you to tailor your learning to your chosen area of specialism. This includes audio production, electronic music production and sound for media.

Theory (25%): A theoretical written examination that will test your knowledge of Music production terminolo-gy and sound and audio fundamentals.

Practical Assessment (60%): The practical assessment is broken down in to two sections:

Technical skills: You will be asked to complete a specific task in your DAW

Professional Scenario: Where you will be faced with a real-world problem and have to find and implement the appropriate techniques to resolve the scenario.Learning Music Prodiction at I-Play Music will put you in good stead to pursue a career in the music industry.

Meet The StudentsHow did you �nd out about I-Play?I found out about I-Play from my friend who was already a student.

What do you like most about I-Play?I like how we spend most of our lesson time playing our instru-ment.

What do you want to do in the future?I would like to get into a music college and go on to study music at universites.

Does learning at I-PLay a�ect your schooling?Learning at I-Play has not a�ected my school work at all.

How long have you been at I-Play?I have been at I-Play for 3 years.

Why did you pick your instrument?I chose the Drums because they are very fun to play.

Fees

£95 £1140Monthly Payment Annual Payment

This is based on a period of 12 months and instalments are £95

Annual payment is £1140 and is payable in July or August at the start of the Academic year before the beginng of the Autumn

£380Term Time Payment

Term- Time payment is by three instalments of £380 payable at the outset of each term, namely Autumn, Spring and Summer.

Come Visit

Contact Us

7 I-Play MusicMusical Artist Development

Woodcote Grove RoadCoulsdonSurrey

CR52AG

Telephone: 0208 9355 447 (Monday to Friday: (10am - 6pm) Saturday: (10am-2pm)

Email: info@iplaymusic.org

“Come and check out I-Play, we would love to show you around”