BAND FACTORY 2010
The Band Factory is the perfect way to get into or, back into, the fun of playing with other musicians. We provide the gear, rehearsal space, help and guidance – even the other musicians! You’ll rehearse once a week for six weeks and then strut your stuff at a live gig in March for your friends, family and fellow Band Factory members.
In addition to pro-level, well equipped, spacious and comfortable rehearsal rooms at Factory St. Studios, we provide professional mentors to help you with playing tips and advice to get you ready to rock! or whatever genre your musical bag is….
Interested in Taking Part?
WHEN + HOW:
The Band Factory will start with an induction meeting on Monday 8th February at 7pm at Factory St. Studios where you will be formed into a band with others of similar musical tastes and immediately begin to get your act together at a rehearsal from 8pm to 10pm on the same evening.
Each following Monday from 7:00pm for the remaining 5 weeks you will have a 2 hour rehearsal to get your new band honed for the live gig in March. There’s a super low one-off fee of £45 which includes rehearsal time, coaching, and the live gig for all your family, friends, and fellow Band Factory members.
WHATS INCLUDED:
Induction meeting, 6 × 2 hour rehearsal sessions, live gig, all equipment (except your instrument) and rehearsal room, along with advice and guidance to help you achieve your full potential.
The Band Factory is a great opportunity for musicians to develop their skills and create new and lasting musical partnerships. What are you waiting for?
BOOKING:
Places are limited. For an application form click here or call 01274 682125
Guitar Masterclass with Jon Gomm
Jon Gomm in Brief…
Jon Gomm is a singer-songwriter and acoustic solo performer, with an incredible virtuoso guitar style, where uses one acoustic guitar to create drum sounds, basslines and sparkling melodies all at the same time. The emphasis is still on the songwriting and soulful vocals however, and his original material is influenced by everything from Robert Johnson to Radiohead, Roni Size to Prince.
Press quotes…
“One of the world’s most successful, gifted and inspirational guitar players”
Acoustic Magazine
“The most inspiring virtuoso guitar performance it has ever been my pleasure to witness… with a voice to die for”
Drowned in Sound
“We have seen the future of acoustic guitar playing, and it’s called Jon Gomm”
Blues Matters
Guitar Masterclass Information
In the first half of the masterclass, Jon will be playing a few tunes and talking about each one in terms of techniques used, accessories such as pickups, tunings, effects, etc. There will be plenty of time for questions.
Then the second part of the workshop is a proper lesson, working through the Tab provided.
Sunday March 14th, 1pm – 4pm, 2010
£20, refreshments included.
Places are limited, book on-line or call 01274 682125
Ongoing support
To see a list of previous masterclasses, workshops and courses click here. To see any of these happen again or new ones please leave us a message.