Summer Programmes

KMMC’s Summer Programmes offer aspiring musicians of all ages the chance to study for short periods of time, at our newly-built, custom designed facility in the heart of Chennai. We offer tailor-made programmes for every levels of ability and all ages, so there is something for everyone.

Enrolment criteria

Overview

The programme will comprise a three-week intensive study period at the KM Music Conservatorycampus in Chennaibetween Monday 13th and Friday 31st May 2019. This comprises full time education with us Mon-Fri, 10am – 5pm. The course combines both individual specialist training (1-to-1), group specialist training (same discipline), and general music training and group work (cross discipline) in order to create a comprehensive music education experience that has an industry edge and focuses on practical development. The course will finish with a live concert performance.

Courses Available
Western Vocal with Eric Forster and Keisha Cook:

  • Individual and group sessions with our international faculty
  • Work on posture, breathing, technique and the fundaments of singing
  • Have fun with interpretation and working on the emotional characteristics of music
  • Special sessions on staging and dramatising music
  • Suitable for students aged 10 and over of all abilities
  • Rs 39,000 /- (inc. tax)

Piano with Lavania Kumar:

  • Individual and group classes with our international faculty
  • Work on technique, posture, finger exercises and sight reading
  • Specially selected repertoire and exercises to suit your level
  • Can assist towards TCL and ABRSM Performance Grades
  • Suitable for students aged 10 and over of all abilities
  • Rs 39,000 /- (inc. tax)

Composition and Theory with Jimmy Bunch:

  • A hands-on introductory course in the methods of western composition
  • A blend of specialised lectures and individual 1-on-1 sessions per week
  • Work on instrumentation / improvisation / orchestration / arranging
  • Develop a composition throughout the course
  • Access to the core, general music summer school programmes at KMMC
  • Ideal for those who are wanting to further their skills as a composer
  • RS 39,000 /- (inc. tax)

Guitar with Matt Bacon:

  • Individual and group classes with our international faculty
  • work on technique, posture, finger exercises and musicality
  • Specially selected repertoire and exercises to suit your level
  • Can assist towards TCL and ABRSM Performance Grades
  • Suitable for students aged 10 and over of all abilities
  • Rs 39,000 /- (inc. tax)

Percussion with Anantha Krishnan:

  • Explore world music as an ensemble taken by our international faculty
  • Explore the sound and rhythms of different countries and traditions
  • Put your newly found knowledge immediately to use in practical sessions
  • Hone your skills as an ensemble player and free-style improviser
  • Suitable for intermediate level musicians who have some proficiency on an instrument
  • Rs 39,000 /- (inc. tax)

Hindustani Vocal with Humble Shine:

Group classes and individual sessions with our esteemed faculty
Develop understanding of the fundaments of Hindustani Classical Singing
Work on voice culturing, breathing, posture and technique
Explore the diverse and rich heritage and history of the Indian Classical tradition
Rs 35,000 /- (inc. tax)

Examples of Sessions and Day Outline
Group: Cross Discipline

These sessions will cover larger areas relating to music performance, technology, history and culture. These interactive and multi-media heavy sessions are designed to be of interest for all aspiring musicians and will help in the development and understanding of how music developed, aspects of style and genre, basics of studio and recording, online music platforms for publicity and marketing, as well as confidence building and stagecraft sessions. They will be used later in the summer school to bring together the final performances.

Group: Specialist Training

These sessions comprise of group sessions per discipline (all pianists together, all western vocalists etc.) and take the form of interactive master classes. During these sessions the faculty member will work intensively with one or more students in front of the whole class. These sessions may relate to areas of technique, interpretation or other performance issues. Not only does this allow all students to benefit from the teaching, but they help in gaining stage confidence.

Individual: Specialist Training

One on one sessions are tailored to the development of each individual student taking part in the course. At the outset of the course a consultation will take place in order to gauge the student’s ability, set targets for the course and work out a personal regime to be followed during the course (technical exercises, repertoire). Individual sessions will occur either daily or every two days dependent on number of students and need. Session lengths vary dependent on the need and standard of the student and may fluctuate throughout the course as required (at some points shorter sessions more often may be suited or longer sessions with larger gaps between).

Course Outcomes

There will be a final public concert (or concerts depending on number of participants) where students get the opportunity to play live in one of the KM performance spaces. The concerts may be themed or may have elements drawn from the Group training in them.

Sample Day Schedule (may differ for different disciplines)

1. 9.00-10.00am – Arrive at KM and warm up / practice
2. 10.00am-12noon – Group Session: Cross Discipline
3. 12noon-1pm – Lunch
4. 1pm-3pm – Individual Sessions Specialist / practice time
5. 3pm-3.30pm – Afternoon Break
6. 3.30pm-5.00pm – Group Session: Specialist Area