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Recording Studio Courses
Recording Studio Courses
Hook Recording Studio offers a range of courses with opportunities to develop your music technology skills.
Courses Running January to May 2012
Half-Term Courses - Participate in all three activities for £40!
Drumming Circle
The djembe (African drum) is one of the most popular percussion instruments worldwide. Djembe circles can be found from beaches in Costa Rica to parks in Russia. Playing a drum has been proven to be therapeutic, social, improve intelligence and of course lots and LOTS of FUN. You will learn the most common African drum patterns plus have plenty of chance to make up your own beats. Drums are provided but you are welcome to bring your own.
All ages and abilities welcome.
14th February 11:00 – 12:30
Cost: £5
Music Makers (garage band) Family plus!
The Music Makers course is a fun and creative course which will give participants an insight into how to use music production software, how to record and how to go about making their own CD. We use Apple MacBooks and Garageband to compose original pieces of music to develop creative skills. We can record singing, create a sound track for a movie you have made (please bring your movie in on a disc or memory stick) or compose a ringtone for your phone.
MUMS AND DADS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN IN TOO! Come and share the fun. Adults will only be charged £10 and must be accompanied by a child!
Suitable for ages 7 – 11 (and parents)
14th February 13:00 – 16:00
Cost: £15
Animation – Animazing! Family Plus!
In this comprehensive and popular course participants will use cameras and software to produce their own animations. Although part of the course will be the animation of clay figures, participants are welcome to bring toys and objects to work with. Each person will go home with a CD of their own and other people’s animations.
MUMS AND DADS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN IN TOO! Come and share the fun. Adults will only be charged £10 and must be accompanied by a child!
Suitable for ages 8 – 14 (and parents)
15th February 10:00 – 16:00 with 1 hour for lunch
Cost: £22
IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION:
All courses must be booked in advanced by emailing the booking form at the bottom of the page to:
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot complete a booking unless all parts of the booking form have been filled in.
Payments must be made in cash the day of the course.
We reserve the right to cancel the course.
The final day for bookings will be 8th February
Please bring packed lunches and make sure all belongings are marked with your name.
Courses for Young People
Courses currently running weekly
Youth Jam Session
Mondays, 5pm to 6.30pm
A workshop for aspiring young performers and composers. Gives the opportunity to play together with other young people and develop all round musicianship. All instruments welcome!
Suitable for ages 16 to 24.
Price: £45 for 10 weeks / £5 per session.
Courses for Adults
The following courses are suitable for those aged 18 and above.
Adult Jam Night
Wednesdays, 8pm to 10pm
A course of workshops offering you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge within a band environment. The course will explore a range of tunes and chord progressions, specialising in jazz and blues.
Price: £50 for 6 weeks or £9 per session
For bookings or general enquiries regarding up and coming courses, please email Jason Horsler: jason.horsler@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
For enquiries or bookings regarding weekly run courses (Youth Jam or Adult Jam), please call the Studio on 020 8547 6479 or email the studio: recording.studio@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
All course attendees must complete and return an application form (below) and return it either by email, or have it completed and ready to hand in on the day
Also see:
- Course Application Form
students must complete this form prior to attending courses - Studio Availability Timetable
See the timetable of courses and available hire time at Hook Recording Studio.