King Street Arts

We are continuing our music courses this year, starting with a song writing course with musician and song writer Jack Forgie. It will run over four weeks, every Monday night from 6.30 to 8.00pm.

All “levels” welcome. The course is aimed at anybody who needs a push in the right direction or somebody who simply needs some advice and critique.

The course starts Monday 21st Feb and runs every Monday night till 14th Mar in our premises in King St. Tea and coffee will be provided. £30 fee. To sign up please contact Sophie on 02890 327297 or sophie@kingstreetarts.com. More info in COURSES. There will also be time after each class for personal critique, chat, etc.

Belfast Traditional Music Society is hosting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn “Shape-note” and Appalachian singing with American traditional singer and musician Brendan Taafe during a one day workshop followed by a concert. Mark your diary for Sat 20th Nov! The workshop and concert takes place in Crescent Arts Centre. The workshop runs from 10.30am to 4.30pm and the concert starts at 8pm.

Please visit the Society’s website for details and registration HERE

Guitar Improvisation Workshop – 22nd May, 1.30-5.00pm

If you’re a guitar player who wants to be able to jam better with other musicians, or are perhaps interested in playing  a different style of music but don’t know what to do on the fret board, or if you find yourself unable to come up with new ideas for soloing/ creating melodies, this workshop would be beneficial for you.

In the workshop, learn about various topics such as -

• How to create your own melodies, and make up interesting solos with feeling and expression to them.
• How to fit in to any impromptu musical scenario, applying appropriate stylistic awareness and melodic content. (e.g. Rock, jazz, pop, blues, metal, funk, traditional)
• Knowing the whole fret board, and being able to play a wide variety of chords, scales and arpeggios at any location on the neck, in any key.
• Following chord changes in a piece, to shape your melodies around an ensemble.
• Ear training, to hear and anticipate chord changes.
• Decorative performance techniques and their implementation to real musical situations. (e.g. vibrato, bending, trills, muting, dynamics)
• How to adequately voice melodies in your head.
• Making up your own sounds to incorporate into your improvising, to create your own style.

Study the cerebral elements which comprise improvisational thought structure, and learn of all the music theoretical devices employed by an improvising musician, such as what particular scales and arpeggios to use and how to implement them into your phrasing effectively.

The workshop is taught by Emmet Lagan, who has just finished a BA degree course in Music Performance.  It will be a three and a half hour session, which includes a half hour break. Handout pages of particular important aspects taught in the workshop will be provided throughout, to aid future practice of concepts discussed.

Starting date 22nd May 2010

• £20 per person, all are welcome, although ideal for  intermediate – advanced players

Contact – 07729932333 or e.lagan@hotmail.co.uk for bookings and enquiries.

Rock School

King Street Arts also provide a range of rock school courses:
Drums, bass, guitar and vocal. Small groups or one-to-one:

Every week day from 4.30pm-5.30pm

For more info call 02890327297

SONG WRITING
Tutors – John McGurgan and Rory Nellis

The main aim of this course is to kick start the creative process. Experienced songwriters will help you generate new ideas and new subject matter. Tutors will guide the creative process and facilitate the development of your ideas into finished songs. Students will study basic song craft, popular song structures and devices. You will also study sensible tendencies when generating engaging lyrics, melody and harmony

Requirements:

Students should have some proficiency on a musical instrument;
However no music theory or notational skills are required to complete
the course. Access to recording equipment i.e. minidisk or tape deck
would be beneficial since students will occasionally present their
work in group feedback sessions. The course is not restrictive of songwriting
style or musical genre.

MONDAY 6.30PM – 7.30PM – 12WEEKS – £90 – 8TH SEPT TO 1ST DEC

LATIN DRUMS
Tutor – Vicente Ziritt

This exciting course is designed to introduce beginners (no previous musical experience is required) to the basic functions of Latin drums and percussion instruments and to a variety of traditional rhythms and styles like son, merengue and rumba.
Through regular ensemble playing students absorb Latin rhythm and Latin style playing. All instruments are provided for use in the course but you are welcome to bring your own.
Vicente Ziritt is originally from Venezuela but now lives and works in Northern Ireland. He plays in various bands and ensembles and also teaches Latin dance.

TUESDAY – 6.00pm – 7.00pm – starting 9th Sept – £90

DRAMA
Tutor – Rosie Pelan BA (Hons); MA; PGCE; DDA

This is a brilliant opportunity to gain confidence in your communication skills through developing your skills in voice, movement and improvisation.
If you want to develop your skills as an actor and extend your creative potential – or you just want have fun – then this is the course for you!
The course will be based around working on scenes and speeches from classic and modern plays as well as learning comedy acting techniques. If the participants wish working towards an end of course performance will be encouraged.
Rosie Pelan has been an actor, drama facilitator and voice coach for over twenty years. She has trained at the Royal Scottish Academy and Drama and has performed many leading roles in Britain and abroad.
This course is open to beginners and non beginners alike.

WEDNESDAY – 6.30pm – 7.30pm – starting 10th September £90

SPEAK OUT! A Verbal Communication Course
Tutor – Rosie Pelan BA (Hons); MA; PGCE; DDA

Our Speak Out course is designed to anyone who wish to learn to communicate confidently and clearly. The skills gained will benefit you in any work situation; when teaching, giving presentations, speaking in public or just in everyday life. This course will harness the natural power of your speaking voice through developing your skills in breath control, resonance, articulation and projection. By using exercises, some role play and specially chosen texts you will learn to express yourself and discover the voice you never knew you had! Rosie Pelan has been an actor, drama facilitator and voice coach for over twenty years. She has trained at the Royal Scottish Academy and Drama and has performed many leading roles in Britain and abroad.
The course takes place in a friendly and co-operative atmosphere where you will gain valuable experience and grow in confidence.

WEDNESDAY – 7.30pm – 8.30pm – starting 10th September £90

FLAMENCO
Tutor – Maureen Connolly

Flamenco is a unique interplay of Gypsy, Islamic, Sephardic, Moorish, Cuban and native Andalusian cultures. Today this beautiful, emotive dance has become popular throughout the world and you can learn it right here at King Street Arts. It’s great fun, great exercise and you don’t need a partner! Both men and women welcome. Maureen has over 20 years experience dancing Flamenco and is currently one of only a handful of teachers locally.

Beginners Class – an introduction to Flamenco dance rhythms, technique and beginner choreography. This class is open to all and no previous experience in dance or Flamenco is necessary.

Intermediate Class – this class is a more in depth study of Flamenco rhythms, technique and choreography and at least one year of Flamenco dance experience is necessary to take this class.

THURSDAY – Starting 11th September – £90
Beginners – 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Intermediate – 7.00pm – 8.00pm

AFRICAN DRUM CIRCLE
Tutor – Marty Nsiah

Marty is a very experienced and talented drummer and percussionist. Coming from a musical family in Ghana he has played and taught most his life. The course is aimed at all ages (16+), no experience necessary. It offers you a great opportunity to explore traditional African rhythms and to develop your drumming techniques. This is also a great way of off-loading after a week’s work and a brilliant way to start the weekend. A wide variety of drums and percussion instruments are available in class. Drums also for sale. Early booking is recommended as this is a very popular class.

FRIDAY – 6.30pm – 7.30pm – starting 12th September

YOGA
Tutor – Hazel Morrissey

If you are looking for a convenient, professional Yoga class to fit around your busy work schedule then lunchtime yoga with Hazel Morrissey is the one for you! This course is designed to take the stress out of your day at work and simply re-energise before the weekend. Hazel will guide you through a mix of Hatha and Astanga yoga to suit all ages and abilities. We are proud to have Hazel Morrissey on our list of tutors, she brings 20 years of experience to her Yoga classes.  She has trained with some of the finest Yoga teachers, including David Swenson the Astanga Yoga guru and Swami Janakananda of the Scandinavian Yoga and Tantric Meditation School. Hazel has attained a teaching diploma with Edinburgh-based Union Yoga and Brian Cooper, affiliate of Yoga Alliance and the Independent Yoga Network Join up to create a balance in your life through Yoga.

1-2PM. FRIDAY. SIGN UP FOR 4 WEEKS AT A TIME for £30. STARTING 12TH SEPT