Once you’ve purchased a ticket for this course, you’re eligible for 20% off An introduction to the business of songwriting, which takes place earlier in the day. Contact us for your exclusive discount code.
Join legendary producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Mo Pleasure for an unmissable masterclass in songwriting and music production. Mo has recorded and performed with some of the most influential artists of all time: he’s played bass with Ray Charles, keyboards for Michael Jackson, and worked as bassist and musical director of genre-busting funk band Earth, Wind & Fire.
This masterclass offers a rare opportunity to learn from a leading figure in the history of music, and receive live feedback on your own songs. The first half of the evening invites you behind the usually closed doors of Mo’s creative studio. After learning about his musical career and influences, you’ll watch a live performance, where Mo reveals how to transform an acoustic demo into a high-quality song. He’ll demo some of the tracks he worked on with Michael Jackson, and show you how to use instruments and technology to bring out the magic in music.
The second half of the evening is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to receive positive and constructive feedback on your own songs. Attendees are invited to send in their demos ahead of the course, ten of which will be critiqued live on stage by Mo. One lucky person will even have their song selected for a live demo, where Mo will work with the artist to transform an acoustic demo into a slick musical production, on stage. Altogether, it’s an unmissable opportunity to learn from one of the most talented and passionate musicians in the business.
This course is for you if…
- You’re a music lover looking for insights into how songs are written and produced
- You’re an aspiring musician or music student who wants to learn more about the production process
- You’re a musician or songwriter who wants advice on how to improve your music
- You’re a producer who wants to learn how to hone your craft
Course description
This interactive evening masterclass covers the basics of songwriting and production. Through a mixture of talks, practical exercises and live performances, attendees will learn how to turn a demo into a finished song. Topics covered include:
- The basics of songwriting
- The essentials of music production
- How to transform an acoustic song into a musical production
- Advice on the technical skills behind professional music production
- Tips for bringing out the ‘magic’ in a song
- Advice on how to improve your music-making and production skills
- Live demo: Mo reveals how to transform an acoustic demo into a song
- Demo drop: Mo live-critiques 10 acoustic demos, sent in by the audience ahead of the event
- Live demo: Mo selects one song at random sent in by the audience, and works on it with the artist on stage
- Q&A with Mo Pleasure
PLEASE NOTE: After you book your ticket, you will receive details on where to send your song to, ahead of the event. Ten songs will be selected at random for feedback on stage, and one song will be selected for a live demo.
Tutor biography
Morris “Mo” Pleasure is an American composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and touring musician. His musical pedigree spans many genres – from funk and jazz, to classical, dance and Brazilian music. Mo began playing music at the age of four, and by the time he was a teenager had mastered the trumpet, guitar, drums and violin. He began his career playing bass with Ray Charles and since then has played with some of the biggest names in funk, jazz, R&B and pop – including Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Mary J. Blige and Christina Aguilera.
Details
Date: Saturday 7 March 2015
Times: 5pm-7.30pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £39 (includes VAT, booking fee and refreshments)
Event capacity: 100
Special ticket offer: Purchase a ticket for this course and receive 20% off An introduction to the business of songwriting, which takes place earlier in the day. Contact us for your exclusive discount code.
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Returns policy
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