DEVELOPING MUSICIANSHIP IN ALL OF OUR STUDENTS IS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR WORK
Our mission
Is to educate, train, and prepare students for a career in music and at the same time give others the ability to play and enjoy music.
Developing musicianship in all our students is the foundation of our work. We believe that the lessons and qualities derived from that work is the foundation of the student not only as a player but a valued part of society. The self-discipline needed for excellence to make good music and the things that are required to make music i.e. timekeeping, preparation, relying on others, being relied upon, working in a team that makes music a powerful catalyst for personal growth and good citizenship.
Our syllabus is founded on Rock and Popular with Traditional, Jazz and Blues thrown in for good measure. The curriculum is distinctly contemporary in its content and approach and embraces the principal musical movements of our time. Through a course of practical learning integrating performance and writing, our curriculum covers the variety of influential styles, relevant technologies, and career opportunities open to today’s music professional.
our objectives
- To provide a broad range of routes suiting the individual to performance level that will prepare them for careers in music that reflect the diversity of expression and opportunities that define music today whether it be exam and grade based or not.
- To give young people the necessary skills to perform and to enable them to make informed decisions on a career in music whether it be through further education or directly into the music industry.
- To encourage our students to appreciate the history of music and how it enriches society and intercultural understanding.
- To provide an environment in which all know that they are full and valued members of the community.
- To value ethical behaviour in all aspects of personal and professional life by establishing a community that values integrity in all relationships.
- To retain our position in music education for young people and to ensure that our curriculum remains relevant in the modern changing music industry.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our delivery and methods have changed and improved over the years as we have developed but the principal has always stayed the same.
Music has been taught through the music of the time; and that our students need practical, professional skills for successful, sustainable music careers. While our core philosophy has not changed, the music around us has and requires that we evolve with it.
For over 10 years we’ve demonstrated our commitment to this approach by wholeheartedly embracing change whether it is musical taste or technology. We update our syllabus and technology to make them more relevant for today’s market. We prepare our students for a lifetime of professional and personal growth through the study of music and performance through bands and groups.
Far from our early days a youth project we have become a well-respected organisation in the community and in the music industry. We are a place where aspiring music professionals learn how to integrate new ideas, adapt to changing musical genres, and showcase their distinctive skills in an evolving community. We are at the centre of a widening network of industry professionals who use trust as a recommendation more than a qualification.
Why us?
- Our unrivalled track record – since 2001 we have trained more young people to be professional players than any other organisation in the country.
- We have prepared more young people for successful places in College or University than any other organisation in the country.
- Inspirational training – our tutors are experienced, working musicians – some of the best in the business.
- High quality rehearsal facilities with industry standard equipment.
- Individual learning – we maximize your experience by doing what is right for you – not force fit you into a system.
- We welcome students from all different backgrounds and abilities, and we cater for the individual’s needs. A desire to play music is all that is required.
- We connect with the music industry and have regular contact with record labels, managers and agents providing opportunities for our students.
- Our students regularly get top marks in school for music exams.
- Based near Glasgow which is the music Capital of Scotland is an ideal place to be for job opportunities. A must for networking and getting into the industry.
- Our credibility is your guarantee – Loud n Proud’s reputation and experience is second to none.