Preparatory Year
The preparatory class is for students who do not yet have the necessary level to enter the first year of the professional curriculum.
The program covers all the basics of fundamental music disciplines to ensure a smooth entry into the first year the following year:
- Harmony,
- Music Theory,
- Ear-Training,
- Arrangement,
- Composition,
- Improvisation,
- Group playing,
- DAW (Digital Audio Workstation),
- Instrument study,
- …
The training also includes a music history course, which is an essential knowledge base for any professional musician.
Enrollment is through the same audition process as the professional curriculum.
Program
Introduction to the basics of harmony, key writing techniques, analysis, and harmonization, which will be used for composition and arrangement, among other things.
Private lessons or small group sessions based on the student’s main instrument.
Work on group playing, improvisation, and repertoire to prepare for the school’s concerts and jam sessions.
Introduction to production, mixing, sound design, and an overview of the main software tools.
Introduction to sight-singing, rhythm, ear development, sight-reading, and music transcription techniques.
Work on basic rhythmic concepts essential for all musicians/instrumentalists, through oral exercises and body percussion.
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Starting from the preparatory year, students are encouraged to perform at the school’s concerts several times throughout the academic year.
Students are encouraged to regularly participate in the many Jam Sessions organized by the school, which allows teachers to closely monitor and track the students’ progress.
Throughout the year, masterclasses (optional) will be organized with prominent figures from the music world. * (Although generally free for school students, some may require an exceptional financial contribution).
