Who you are and your interests and hobbies

• Do you play, sing or produce music?

• Favourite bands and artists

• Favourite songs - explain why you like them

• Have you been to any gigs? Who would you like to see perform live?

I like different types of metal and the first band that got me into metal is Rammstein and they intro diced me to the industrial metal genre. I started to listen to many different bands like Emigrate, Pain Lindemann and Lord Of The Lost.

other bands from other genre's like death metal, Prog metal, metalcore , nu metal, alternative metal and deathhore inspired me to play bass at home or in college Those bands are Sleep token, PRESIDENT, Hypocrisy Slaughter to prevail, Ice Nine Kills and Linkin Park. The main bands that inspired me to do music fully are Emigrate with their electronic music, PAIN like Emigrate they inspire my music career and linkin park co vocalist Mike Shinoda who influenced me to keep trying even if I struggle. When I get bored I sit in my room and I play either my vinyls from my collection or play on my bass.

at the start of this year in January I went to the electric ballroom to watch PAIN live and it was really cool cause it was my fist time seeing them live and if they are playing in the UK again I'm hoping. to see them live again also next April I want to see the band PRESIDENT live. The songs I listen to are In the name of the father, I'm still alive, Emergence, Du Hast and Lunamor. All those song are the reason why I love music and I love understanding the different genre's. in level 1 music I made a few songs and they are in the synth wave genre and electronic genre mostly of them have decent views. each song I make I upload to YouTube. For now I'm mostly trying new sounds to then try to make new music and hopefully I'll be able to upload more new music. I can play bass but with other bass players they can play with more than one string but with me I like to play with one string I can somewhat play an electric guitar but I really want to do lessons so I can play professionally.

What went well?

What would you improve?

What did you learn?

What did you enjoy?

for this assignment term I've learnt about musical elements

and the jobs and responsibilities that are in the music industry also iv'e been learning about how to use the recording equipment in the recording room, also we learned how to make our own beats and apply them to logic. I've also learned how to set up mics for an acoustic guitar and I also got to make my own song for the final assignment.

Iv'e had a decent understanding of what the subjects were.

the musical elements and making the beats for the logic are the things that went well, I was able to understand how to do them the only few tings that I would like to improve more on is the understanding of how to use the recording room and to set up mics while in the room.

I really enjoyed the beat making and the understanding of the musical elements since they gave me an understanding of what makes up a song and I also enjoyed learning about the job roles and the responsibilities. I now have a better understanding of what the job roles that is in the music industry such as producing, performing and performing arts.

• What you did

• What you learnt

• What went well

• What you could improve on

• Include screenshots and videos from your own projects and performance sessions

TIP: You should make us of at least 2 research sources to help you gather your information (websites, articles, videos etc)

• What are your aspirations in music? I want to be a successful musician and artist in the future.

  
  

• What job in music would you like to have one day? I want to make music professionally so I can share my work and hopefully have a decent audience.

  
  

• Why do you want to achieve these things? so I can do something with my life and not be stuck doing college over and over again.

  
  

• How do you think you will achieve them (college study, making beats, university, playing in bands etc)? The way I will be able to achieve them is by studying, putting my time into doing the work and coming into college on my day off to do the work. Also listen to what the teachers say and explain so I won't get confused.

• What it is you like about each song

• The types of sounds and instruments used

• What the lyrics, vibe or mood of the songs mean to you?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSrotkQCACg

This song that came out in may has great lyrics and the instruments including guitars, Bass and drums are really cool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n0wmWPsbBo

This song is the reason I wanted to do music and the way electronic and industrial metal is really cool the lyrics is also amazing.

• Live performances

• Recording studios

• Theatres

• Music Festivals

Health and safety in music means preventing you from causing injury or illness to you or other people around you

the hazards that can cause injury to yourself are

• when the music is too loud

• when the cables are all over the place

• when there are food and drink in the music room.

How to prevent:

• when the music is too loud always wear ear protection so your ears won't go deaf.

• you need to wrap the cables up and put them back on the wall if they are not in use to prevent yourself from tripping over the wires.

• don't eat or drink in the music room since there are wires around and if any food and drink appears on the wires it may damage the equipment.

• before you use a music room they require a risk assessment to make sure there aren't any risks and hazards in the room.

  
  

  when it's a concert they will also do a risk assessment to make sure that the area is safe so there won't be any accidents, they will most likely have crowd control to help contain the people like use the exits,

another few things that are a risk in music are

• when there is a guitar on the floor you will need to put them on either a guitar rack or on a wall hanger to help prevent tripping over the instruments and accidentally breaking it.

• when there is a sound system near a person it's probably best for the person to move so if the music is too loud the person might go deaf from the noise but it is also best for the music to also be low in volume.

• if there are plug sockets overloading with plugs it may cause a fire. To prevent this you will need to not overload the plug sockets.

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Their roles are working with bands or solo artist.  

A good producer needs communication skills, to be able to work well with others and to be able to work to a deadline. 

Their roles and responsibilities are

Mentorship-Musicians & artists 

Organisations-recording sessions 

Arranging-studio space and instruments 

Managing-money and budgets 

Composing-and arranging music 

Communicating-creative ideas 

Collaborating-with musicians/ artists 

Their Skills and characteristics are 

People skills-build a connection and positive relationships 

Networking-bringing talented people together 

Vibe-set the atmosphere  

Time keeping-needs to be on time  

Identity-has a unique style and musical identity 

Technical skills-to be able to use equipment – old and new 

These are what a producer does to work well.

AUDITION: for positions in orchestras, choruses, bands and other types of music groups.

PRACTICE: playing instruments or singing.

REHEARSE: to prepare for performances.

FIND LOCATIONS: for performances or concerts.

TRAVEL: to gigs or performance venues all around the world.

PROMOTE: their careers by maintaining a website or social media presence or doing photo shoots.

Confidence-performing in front of people can be nerve wracking.

Flexibility-a performer will need a variety of different roles.

Stamina-performers will work long hours during their career.

Teamwork-playing and performing with a variety of different people.

musicianship-music performers need to be very good at what they do.

Critical-a performer should be able to analyse their own performances and to acknowledge advice and criticism.

A music performer is a person who performs in front of either a large or small audiences, they like to tour around the world and they're always having to be on foot all the time

they're main jobs and responsibilities are PERFORM: in front of live audiences and recordings.

AUDITION: for positions in orchestras, choruses, bands and other types of music groups.

PRACTICE: playing instruments or singing.

REHEARSE: to prepare for performances.

FIND LOCATIONS: for performances or concerts.

TRAVEL: to gigs or performance venues all around the world.

PROMOTE: their careers by maintaining a website or social media presence or doing photo shoots.

if you want to be a successful music performer, you need. different performance skills include audience engagement, communication, being creative, and adaptability. You will also need strong practical skills in practice, time management, and networking, along with business acumen to market yourself. 

Core Musical Skills

• Technical Proficiency:

  Excellent command of your instrument or voice, including precise articulation, intonation, and phrasing. 

• Musicianship:

  A deep understanding of music theory, ability to read and write music, and skills in improvisation. 

• Ear Training:

  The ability to hear, identify, and replicate musical elements like harmonies and chord structures. 

• Originality & Creativity:

  The ability to bring a unique flair and creative expression to music, making your performances engaging and memorable. 

Essential Performance Skills

• Audience Engagement:

  The ability to connect with your audience and create a memorable, emotional experience through your music. 

• Communication:

  Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to give and receive cues, and interact with other musicians. 

• Adaptability:

  Flexibility and resilience to handle changes in setlists, band members, and unexpected circumstances. 

• Stagecraft:

  Understanding performance technique, including vocal or instrumental ability, and knowing how to use sound equipment effectively. 

Personal Characteristics

• Motivation & Determination:

  Strong inner drive and the perseverance to keep improving and pursue your career goals. 

• Discipline:

  The ability to practice consistently and dedicate time to your craft, even when it's difficult. 

• Self-Confidence:

  Belief in your own abilities to perform effectively and handle pressure. 

• Patience & Resilience:

  The ability to endure setbacks, deal with criticism, and remain patient with your career progression. 

Practical & Professional Skills

• Practice & Refinement:

  Dedication to continuous practice to refine your skills and improve your performances. 

• Time Management:

  Excellent organisational skills to manage your schedule, prepare for projects, and arrive on time for performances. 

• Networking:

  Building relationships with other musicians and industry professionals to expand your reach and opportunities. 

• Business & Marketing:

  Understanding basic business principles and using marketing skills to promote yourself through social media and other channels. 

• Teamwork:

  The ability to work effectively and cordially with others in an ensemble or band setting. 

  
  

  Two music performances that I've chosen are

(Pain) It's only them Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvtr3aBmrlc

(Rammstein) Du hast Live paris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5HAEzEk8QM

Sound engineer/ technician

What does a sound engineer do? 

A sound engineer is a role where they mix, sync and they record sound effects. They're main responsibilities are looking over the equipment, maintaining sound quality, checking connections and coordinating the staff. 

Their other responsibilities are: 

• Preparing the soundboards and maintaining the quality the sound for the shows and throughout the performance. 

• Setting up the microphones on the performers and in different places in the theatre. 

• Attend meetings with the stage manager and the director. 

• Repairing and reporting the sound equipment. 

• Checking the sound levels. 

• Spotify links

• YouTube links

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https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DD93vYwuMeUw&ved=2ahUKEwiQj-25m8mPAxW_QEEAHa03JwUQtwJ6BAgZEAI&usg=AOvVaw1L7I7MzL4lczCUJFivKyvI

These songs are inspiring to me and most of them encouraged me to do music some of them inspired me to keep going even if I struggle

https://www.canva.com/ 

You'll also need to either have help with the funding or sort out the funding yourself

Another thing is you need the tech to help you create the music that you'll be making to be a successful musician.

until his departure in 2021. the side project was from 2017 till 2021 with Lindemann continuing the group to this day.

. Explained the different equipment

. he showed us the different mic's that musicians use

. how to set up the mic's

. we also took notes about the different equipment.

. recapped on what the different equipment was.

. understanding how to use the equipment

. understanding how to use pro tools

. how to bounce audio tracks on logic.

although the rest of the week was online at home I did have issues with my authenticator app and I wasn't able to do the work that was online but I was able to catch up with the work.

during the rest of the week we did worked on the rest of our assignment and I was able to finish the song for the assignment.