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Diploma (Guitar)

LEVEL I (Term 1)

Core Skills
Instrumental Techniques
Reading Skills 1, Sight Reading 1
Harmony & Theory
Aural & Transcribing

Stylistic Study
Styles 1 and Styles 2

Live Performance
Live Performance Workshops and Prep class
Rhythm Section Workshop

Composition Songwriting

Humanities
History of Popular Music
Music Business

  

LEVEL II (Term 2)

Core Skills
Instrumental Techniques
Reading Skills 2, Sight Reading 2
Harmony & Theory
Aural & Transcribing

Stylistic Study
Styles 3 and Styles 4

Live Performance
Live Performance Workshops and Prep class
Rhythm Section Workshop

Composition Songwriting

Humanities
History of Popular Music
Music Business

LEVEL III (Term 3)

Core Skills
Instrumental Techniques
Reading Skills 3, Sight Reading 3
Harmony & Theory
Aural & Transcribing

Live Performance
Live Performance Workshops and Prep class
Rhythm Section Workshop

Composition Songwriting

Humanities
History of Popular Music
Music Business

In addition all students will study one prescribed Key Skill at level three and have regular tutorial support

    

LEVEL IV (Term 4)

Core Skills
Instrumental Techniques
Reading Skills 1, Sight Reading 1
Harmony & Theory
Aural & Transcribing

Stylistic Study
Styles 5 and Styles 6

Live Performance
Live Performance Workshops and Prep class
Rhythm Section Workshop

Composition Songwriting

Humanities
History of Popular Music
Music Business

At the ICMP we share your passion for music, so by choosing to continue your music education with us you will become a valued member of a musical community. Consequently, in addition to timetabled studies, learners are encouraged to participate in a range of extra-curricula activities designed to enhance and reinforce the learning experience. These include masterclasses, clinics, recitals, and participation in jam nights, open days, faculty led ensembles and many external musical events.