We invited aspiring UK musicians along to Abbey Road and Maida Vale studios for a day of inspiring sessions and debates with industry experts, 成人快手 DJs and big name acts. Here鈥檚 what we learned!
Gary Barlow couldn't make it to the 成人快手 Introducing Musicians' Masterclass on the day, so Zane met up with him beforehand to record this in-depth interview about the Take That man's songwriting techniques.
Annie Mac and Kissy Sell Out host a workshop on producing and remixing at Abbey Road studios, along with special guests Jack Beats and Toddla T. Recorded live at the 成人快手 Introducing Musicians' Masterclass.
Radio 1's Jo Whiley and Asian Network's Bobby Friction play host as aspiring musicians pose hard-hiting questions to some of the biggest names in the music industry, live in Abbey Road studio 1 at the 成人快手 Introducing Musicians' Masterclass.
Guitar legend Deptford John and Take That bassist Lee Pomeroy lead a masterclass at Maida Vale, showing delegates how to get the most from a guitar or bass. With a wealth of technical knowledge at their fingertips, this session includes tips on improving and customising your axe, spotting a good buy, and using a variety of effects pedals. Hosted by Huw Stephens at the 成人快手 Introducing Musicians' Masterclass 2011.
6 Music's Tom Robinson coaches three aspiring singers on their lyrical technique. Recorded live in Abbey Road studio 3 at the 成人快手 Introducing Musicians' Masterclass.
Radio 1's Jaymo and Andy George host a workshop on producing and remixing at Abbey Road with special guest Tom Staar and a live demonstration by Kissy Sell Out. Delegates learn about arrangement, breakdowns, basslines, sub-bass, drum programming and the use of samples and plug-ins. Recorded at the 成人快手 Introducing Musicians' Masterclass 2011.
Ricky Wilson and Nick Hodgson from the Kaiser Chiefs talk to Steve Lamacq about their experience of the music industry live in Abbey Road studio 1 at the 成人快手 Introducing Musicians' Masterclass.
Zane Lowe and Mark Ronson break the art of songwriting down to the basics, with additional exclusive insights from Take That's Gary Barlow. Recorded live in Abbey Road studio 1 at the 成人快手 Introducing Musicians' Masterclass.
In Maida Vale studio 4 at the 成人快手 Introducing Musicians' Masterclass, Andy Gangadeen talks about his diverse CV, having worked with drum and bass act Chase & Status and improvised live jazz group The Bays.
Andy Gangadeen, drummer for Chase & Status and the Spice Girls shows presenter Jen Long and a crowd of aspiring drummers his own unique drum kit setup. Recorded at Maida Vale at the 成人快手 Introducing Musicians' Masterclass.
Dance music pioneers Calvin Harris and Labrinth tell Pete Tong how they got started in dance music and give invaluable advice to producers and remixers at the 成人快手 Introducing Musician's Masterclass. Recorded live in Abbey Road studio 1.
1Xtra's MistaJam talks to Tinchy Stryder, who is joined by his manager and a cast of industry figures who've been instrumental in getting him where he is today - at the top of his game. Recorded live in Abbey Road studio 1 at the 成人快手 Introducing Musicians' Masterclass.
Huw Stephens hosts a recording masterclass as experienced 成人快手 Maida Vale engineers demonstrate how to set up, record and mix a live studio session with midlands quintet, Swimming. Simon Askew walks delegates through the recording process, from choosing and positioning microphones, operating the mixing desk and recording overdubs. Filmed live at the 成人快手 Introducing Musicians' Masterclass 2011.
6 Music's Tom Robinson offers inspirational advice for songwriters, lyricists and MCs at Abbey Road. Tom discusses different approaches to lyric writing with a group of aspiring songwriters and coaches them on their performance and delivery. Recorded live in Abbey Road studio 3 at the 成人快手 Introducing Musicians' Masterclass.
Delegates at the 成人快手 Introducing Musicians' Masterclass participate in a workshop with professional vocal coaches Sam Blue (ex-Ultravox) and Priscilla Jones. The group run through warm-up exercises and breathing techniques in Abbey Road, learn about using chest voice, intonation and vibrato, and hear advice about earning a living with your vocals in the music industry.
Radio 1 in Scotland's Ally McCrae hosts as session drummer Andy Gangadeen leads a drumming workshop at Maida Vale. Talking about his work with Chase & Status and The Bay,s Andy shares his advice on sampling, triggering, tuning, improvising and arranging drums patterns and loops. Recorded live at the 成人快手 Introducing Musicians' Masterclass 2011.
