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ALL TUTORS ARE EXPERIENCED INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
GREAT GIGS
SONGWRITING
MUSIC • EDUCATION • EXCELLENCE
EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC SUCCESS RATES
STUDY ALONGSIDE THE BEST
GUITAR
VOCALS
THE BIMM TOOLKIT FOR SUCCESS
ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
SKILLS & CREATIVITY
CONNECT WITH TOP INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
WWW.BIMM.CO.UK
MUSIC BUSINESS
STAR MASTERCLASSES
MUSIC THEORY
A DEGREE FROM UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON
BIMM GRADUATES MAKE IT IN MUSIC
BASS
DRUMS
JOIN OUR CULTURAL COMMUNITY
THE UK LEADER IN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC EDUCATION
AFFORDABLE FEES
MUSIC PRODUCTION
LAUNCH INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
Prospectus 2015/2016
WHETHER YOU WANT TO BE A MUSICIAN,
SONGWRITER, PRODUCER OR ENTREPRENEUR,
BIMM LONDON CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH A
STIMULATING AND CHALLENGING MUSICAL
ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO
DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS.
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WELCOME TO YOUR BIMM LONDON
2015/16 PROSPECTUS. HERE YOU WILL
FIND THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
YOU NEED TO MAKE AN INFORMED
DECISION ABOUT TAKING THE NEXT
STEPS IN YOUR MUSIC EDUCATION.
I HOPE THAT WE CAN INSPIRE YOU
TO STUDY AT THE UK’S LONGESTESTABLISHED CENTRE FOR MODERN
MUSIC EDUCATION.
BIMM London has the finest up-to-date
BIMM London was founded in 1983 and since
assistance in achieving their goals.
equipment available for student use and the
School is endorsed and supported by leading
manufacturers including Evans, Marshall
Amplification, Mapex, Natal, Hartke, Shure,
Peavey, Audient, Ernie Ball Music Man, Ableton
and Zildjian.
Whatever your ambitions within the modern
music industry, BIMM London’s unparalleled
levels of career-relevant expertise, equipment
access and support networks guarantee that
our students are given the best guidance and
then has seen many top-flight musicians
graduate from its programmes – alumni have
If you like what you are reading, please pay us
gone on to work with the likes of Adele, Björk,
a visit – contact the BIMM London admissions
Radiohead, One Direction, Jessie J, Madonna and
team to book a place at an open day, or to
Basement Jaxx, as well as developing careers as
arrange an assessment. More information about
artists in their own right.
what we do can be found online at
www.bimm.co.uk.
The School has its roots in West London and
it now occupies a new site in Fulham. In 2013
I look forward to welcoming you to BIMM
BIMM London celebrated its 30th anniversary
London for the 2015/16 academic year.
by introducing exciting new courses in Music
Production, Songwriting and Music Business,
Yours sincerely,
complementing its long-celebrated Performance
courses.
BIMM London is proud of its tutors, all of whom
combine teaching with their professional
music industry profiles as performers, writers,
- VASEEMA HAMILTON MA
arrangers, producers and entrepreneurs. This
Principal – BIMM London / Brighton / Bristol
ensures that our students benefit from first-hand
professional expertise throughout their studies.
We provide a challenging but stimulating
creative environment for the music professionals
of tomorrow to develop their skills.
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CONTENTS
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20-39
ABOUT
BIMM LONDON
COURSES
06-07
LONDON
08-09
FACILITIES AND PARTNERS
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LIFE AT
BIMM LONDON
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MASTERCLASSES
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CAREERS IN
THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
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STUDENT SUPPORT
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HOW TO APPLY
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INTERNATIONAL
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FEES AND FINANCE
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STUDENT LOANS
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SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES
14-15
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STUDENT SUCCESS
ACCOMMODATION
16-18
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TUTORS
CONTACT INFORMATION
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EDUCATION PARTNERS
COLLEGE TOURS & OPEN DAYS
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ABOUT
BIMM LONDON
BIMM LONDON IS A CREATIVE
COMMUNITY OF ENGAGED AND
MOTIVATED STUDENTS AND TUTORS,
AND IS A NATURAL HOME FOR ASPIRING
MUSICIANS AND MUSIC INDUSTRY
PROFESSIONALS.
The British music industry is worth over £4bn
annually and employs over 140,000 people and
for 30 years we have been producing some of
the industry’s brightest talents, from best-selling
artists to leading songwriters, musicians, agents,
In this creative environment you can network
and develop lifelong contacts while performing
and staging gigs at local venues and festivals,
as well as working with record labels, music
producers and rehearsal studios.
BIMM London’s courses are validated by the
University of West London and are subject to
QAA oversight, ensuring a consistently high
standard of education. Our tutors are experts in
their field and still tour, play and produce music
with some of the biggest recording artists in the
world.
producers, journalists, business professionals and
major-label managers.
Location is vital to breaking into the music
WHY LONDON?
industry and London is the centre of the music
London is at the centre of music and the arts,
universe. Our brand-new building, developed
both in terms of national and international
at a cost of over £3 million, is located in the
reputation. As a culturally diverse city with
centre of Fulham, home to many of the world’s
a large student population, London offers
major labels. The new state-of-the-art building is
inspiration and opportunities to many musicians
loaded with top-of-the-range facilities including
and artists. Alongside the major record labels
digital audio workstations, large performance/
and iconic music venues the city has a thriving
lecture rooms, and specialist instrument suites.
underground music scene with hundreds of
venues and bars for you to learn your craft.
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LONDON
THE PLACE TO STUDY
LONDON IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST CENTRES OF
MUSIC. IT’S A PERFECT PLAYGROUND FOR CHECKING OUT
NEW BANDS, NETWORKING WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
AND CONNECTING WITH A WEALTH OF RECORD LABELS,
PROMOTIONS AGENCIES AND MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.
Every style of music that’s ever been, and that ever will be, finds its place in London.
From legendary jazz players calling at Soho’s Ronnie Scott’s, to breakthrough indie
outfits electrifying stages in Camden Town, to chart-topping pop stars playing multiple
nights at the city’s arenas: there is no stopping London’s magnetism, as the most
vibrant variety of music consistently calls at its countless venues.
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And just as its music scene is incredibly diverse,
so is the culture offered by London. This is a
multinational metropolis, a city built on global
influences. It’s a melting pot of possibilities,
and BIMM London students can look forward
to exploring a multitude of rewarding pursuits
within its city limits. And should you feel there’s
something missing, where better than London to
kick-start your own cutting-edge scene?
A GREAT WAY TO
START YOUR CAREER
48% of the UK music industry
is based in London*
*Source: Creative & Cultural Skills (2010).
Creative and Cultural Industry: Impact and
Footprint 2010/11.
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FACILITIES
& PARTNERS
BIMM LONDON’S NEW £3 MILLION HOME IN FULHAM ILLUSTRATES OUR
COMMITMENT TO THE MUSIC PROFESSIONALS OF THE FUTURE. AT BIMM
WE WANT TO NURTURE TALENT IN THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT, AND OUR NEW
BUILDING PROVIDES US WITH THE PERFECT SPACE TO DELIVER OUR UNIQUELY
TAILORED COURSES.
Many of the world’s leading instrument manufacturers actively support and endorse the work that
BIMM London is doing. As a result, BIMM London is brimming with the very best equipment that is
ready for use in our brand-new studios. This is an unrivalled learning environment in the capital.
STUDENTS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO ACCESS TO:
• Amplification by Marshall, Hartke and Peavey
• Guitars and basses by Gibson, Fender and
Music Man
UNRIVALLED TEACHING, PRACTICE
AND REHEARSAL FACILITIES:
• Five specially equipped acoustic drum booths
• Three acoustic drum studios
• Strings by Ernie Ball
• Four Apple-equipped digital audio
• Drums by Mapex
• Cymbals by Zildjian
• Two keyboard labs
• Drumsticks by Vater
• Three vocal studios
• Drumheads by Evans
• Three guitar/bass studios
• Percussion by Natal
• Three live-performance studios
• PA systems by Peavey
• Two songwriting studios
• Microphones by Shure and Sontronics
• Lecture room
• Computers by Apple
• Music business seminar room
• Software including Apple Logic Pro, Avid Pro
• Recording studio with control room
Tools and Ableton
• Keyboards by Korg
workstation (DAW) suites
• Two post-production suites
• Two mixing rooms
• Learning resource centre
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LIFE AT
BIMM
LONDON
AT BIMM WE WANT TO HELP YOU BROADEN AND
DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AS A MUSICIAN AND MUSICINDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL. WHETHER IT’S LEARNING
INSIDE THE CLASSROOM, IN A STUDIO, ON STAGE OR
AT A FESTIVAL WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ALL THE
OPPORTUNITIES YOU NEED TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
THROUGH FULL-ON MUSICAL IMMERSION.
GUESTS AND MASTERCLASSES
We believe that to be the best it helps to meet the best. So we
encourage and help you to network with and meet leading musicindustry professionals. We use our connections to attract A-list
musicians, songwriters, label executives, A&R reps and booking
agents to share their knowledge with you in weekly masterclasses.
BIMM ALBUM
Every year we use our in-house record label, Tech Records to
release an album featuring a host of BIMM musicians. You get to
record at a professional studio with engineers and producers. BIMM
bands and artists submit demos for inclusion on the album, which
is released to the public and industry professionals to showcase
the best of BIMM talent.
GIGS
Live music is a huge part of what we do at BIMM - it’s not all about
coursework, revision and exams - you will be heavily involved in
London’s live scene throughout the year, whether it’s gigging,
rehearsing or promoting. We also run and put on our own shows,
showcasing our musicians at the end of each term at a series of
gigs across the city in many of London’s iconic venues.
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PREVIOUS BIMM GUESTS INCLUDE:
CHAD SMITH (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS)
SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR
TREVOR HORN
LAURENCE COTTLE (BLACK SABBATH)
DAVE LOMBARDO (SLAYER)
STEPHEN LIPSON
NATE WATTS (STEVIE WONDER)
JOJO MAYER
PAUL GILBERT
STEVE GADD
SANDI THOM
BILLY OCEAN
JAKE GOSLING
JON LORD & RICK WAKEMAN
NICKI CHAPMAN
BILLY COBHAM
DAVE WECKL
Nate Watts
Stevie Wonder’s
Bass Guitarist &
Musical Director
MASTERCLASSES
We use our connections to attract A-list musicians, songwriters, label
executives, A&R reps and booking agents to share their knowledge
with you in weekly masterclasses.
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AT BIMM WE USE OUR EXCELLENT CONNECTIONS IN THE DOMESTIC AND
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC INDUSTRIES TO GIVE YOU THE BEST POSSIBLE
OPPORTUNITIES TO FIND EMPLOYMENT IN ONE OF THE MOST DYNAMIC
AND EXCITING VOCATIONS IN THE WORLD.
CAREERS IN THE
MUSIC INDUSTRY
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
WORKING WITH THE BEST
The UK music sector offers a richly varied
One of the best ways into the music industry is
numbers of careers. In such a diverse industry it
through work experience. At BIMM our contacts
helps to have skills across a wide range of roles,
and industry partners allow us to help you gain
and at BIMM we provide you with all the tools
internships, experience and entry level positions
you need to achieve this. Because of this our
with some of the biggest names in music,
students find work across the whole sector as
including Sony Music, EMI, Universal Music,
session musicians, songwriters, management,
Warner Music UK, Target Live, Festival Republic,
agents, engineering and in A&R roles.
Bestival, XL Recordings, Wichita, Ninja Tune,
ie:music, Big Life Management, Quite Great PR,
Space Promotions and Duff Press.
LEARNING FROM THE BEST
such as Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
HOW WE HELP YOU
ACHIEVE THIS
and Nate Watts (Stevie Wonder) to share their
At BIMM we have an Artist Development Scheme
knowledge with you in weekly masterclasses.
designed to help you with your development and
All BIMM tutors are actively involved in the music
industry at the highest level. We also use our
connections to attract many A-list musicians
offer guidance on the direction you would like
your career to take. These sessions are delivered
as seminars or pre-arranged auditions. The result
is more contacts for you, greatly assisting your
professional development.
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STUDENT SUCCESS
BIMM LONDON IS PROUD OF ITS STUDENTS – AND MANY GRADUATES HAVE GONE ON
TO ENJOY HIGH-PROFILE CAREERS. BELOW ARE SOME OF OUR SUCCESS STORIES –
MORE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.BIMM.CO.UK
NATHAN CURRAN
- BASEMENT JAXX
Diploma graduate Nathan
(a.k.a. Tugg) is currently
the drummer for UK dance/
electronic house sensations
Basement Jaxx. As well as
Basement Jaxx, he has worked
with chart topping artists such
as Lily Allen, MC Kano, Lady
Sovereign, James Morrison,
Tinchy Stryder and Paloma
Faith, to name but a few.
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ED DREWETT
ASH SOAN
Singer-songwriter Ed has
Ash Soan, one of the UK’s
penned massive-selling, chart-
most successful session
topping hits for the likes of
drummers, has played on over
One Direction, The Wanted
34 Top 10 albums (14 of them
and Olly Murs, and is a solo
were number 1), and 14 top
artist in his own right. He’s
10 singles (7 were number 1).
also appeared on singles by
Adele, Cee Lo Green, Robbie
rapper Professor Green, and
Williams and Seal are just a
continues to impress major
small selection of the artists
labels with his creativity.
Ash has worked with.
LEDDRA
CHAPMAN
PHILIP SELWAY
Essex-born singer-songwriter
Philip is a former BIMM
Leddra achieved amazing
student who has truly taken
recognition for her solo work
the music world by storm – to
when, in 2009, Sir Terry
date, Radiohead have sold in
Wogan gave her debut single
excess of 40 million albums
‘Story’ substantial support on
worldwide. Radiohead’s 1997
his BBC Radio 2 show. The
album OK Computer was
network again expressed its
voted the best album of the
enthusiasm for her material
past 25 years by readers of
in 2013, making Leddra’s ‘All
Q magazine.
-RADIOHEAD
About You’ its single of the
PHIL SIMMONDS
Phil stepped into the spotlight
in 2011 when his diary become
increasingly packed with
gigs and tour dates for the
likes of Jessie J, Plan B and
Leona Lewis. Phil was asked
to play for Jessie J after
being spotted by her musical
director while playing a small
jazz gig in North London. Phil
is now in demand with his new
band ‘Basement Project’ and
has recently joined the BIMM
week in March 2013.
teaching faculty.
MORE SUCCESS
Our students have worked
with artists including:
JASON COOPER
- THE CURE
Drummer Jason has been a
member of seminal British
rock act The Cure since 1995,
performing on several of the
band’s critically acclaimed
albums. He previously played
in ’90s experimental indie
outfit My Life Story, whose
frontman Jake Shillingford is a
tutor at BIMM Brighton. Jason
is also a soundtrack composer
and worked on the 2008
horror movie From Within.
Gaga to Massive Attack via
COURTNEY LOVE BJÖRK
TRICKY ONE DIRECTION
TAIO CRUZ WILL YOUNG
SUPERGRASS RITA ORA
KT TUNSTALL KANYE
WEST BASEMENT JAXX
RONAN KEATING GROOVE
ARMADA PUBLIC ENEMY
JESSIE J GARY MOORE
WRETCH 32 LEONA
LEWIS CEE LO GREEN
KYLIE MINOGUE
Kylie Minogue and Lemar, he’s
More Student Success
worked with some of the very
stories can be found on
best and most successful out
our website.
JULIEN BROWN
SESSION/LIVE
DRUMMER
A promising percussionist
from the age of three, Julien’s
time at BIMM set him on the
way to collaborating with
some amazing names in
modern music. From Lady
there.
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TUTORS
ALL OUR TUTORS ARE TOP MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
THEIR ENVIABLE TALENTS AND EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:
• Virtuoso instrumental skill and expert songwriting ability
• Stadium-level touring with A-list artists
• Multi-platinum hit-record experience
• Top recording session credits
• Regular contribution to national music journals such as Guitarist, Total Guitar,
Guitar Techniques, Rhythm, Guitar Buyer, Bass Magazine, Acoustic Magazine
and Music Week
• Dedication and commitment to Teaching and Learning at BIMM London
HEADS OF DEPARTMENT
LISA LAUDAT, MMus (DIST)
ERIK STAMS, BMus (Hons)
Head of Vocals
Head of Drums
Prior to joining BIMM, Lisa
With over 20 years’
was a successful session
performing and recording
experience, Erik’s knowledge
vocalist whose credits
include collaborations with All Saints, East 17,
of all things drum-related is incredible. He
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Paul Young, Lionel
studied extensively in New York, taking in a
Richie and many more. She focused on the
spell at the Fame-immortalised High School
pursuit of excellence in modern vocal learning
of Performing Arts. Since settling in London,
and teaching as part of her MMus studies.
Erik has played with a wide variety of acts,
and writes/records for publications including
Lisa is supported by deputy head Laura June
Drummer Magazine, Rhythm and Total Guitar.
Barnes, senior tutors Victy Silva and Iain
Mackenzie, and a strong team with experience
Erik is supported by deputy head Philippe
covering everything from gospel choirs to jingle
Castermane, BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship
session artists, specialising in rock and metal
and Songwriting Programme Leader Adam
techniques through to the sweetest soul vocals.
Betts, and an impressive array of tutors covering
every style from jazz to funk, pop to soul,
musicals to metal.
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JOHN WHEATCROFT, MMus
JOHAN ENGLUND
Head of Guitar
Head of Music Production
John leads a busy life as
Johan has spent his
both a performer and
professional life working
educator. He has toured
in studios. An expert in a
the world in the company of Emerson, Lake
variety of software, including Avid’s Pro Tools
and Palmer and Elton John, and worked with
and Ableton Live, he’s also an accomplished
contributors to material by Miles Davis and Deep
multi-instrumentalist. Johan’s written and
Purple. A writer for publications including Guitar
produced for numerous artists, and serves as a
Techniques and Guitarist, John has also written a
house producer for EMI Publishing.
book, Improvising Blues Guitar. He fronts his own
Johan is supported by highly experienced tutors,
acoustic quintet.
who’ve collaborated with producers including
John is supported by deputy head Jim Clark
Nick Coler (Saint Etienne, Sugababes), Ian
– runner-up in Guitarist magazine’s Guitarist
Grimble (Manic Street Preachers, The Fall, Elton
Of The Year 2002 – alongside a team with
John) and Stuart Epps (Oasis, Robbie Williams,
experience of collaborating with artists including
Paul Weller). BIMM London’s Music Production
Rod Stewart, Lily Allen, Roger Daltrey, Pete
tutors have worked across numerous record
Townsend, Darren Hayes (Savage Garden),
labels, provided sound design for movies,
Nick Littlemore (Empire Of The Sun) and Amy
worked beside acts including Snow Patrol and
Winehouse.
Placebo, and demonstrated at length the latest
software and apps available to rising producers.
ANDREW MCKINNEY, MMus
Becky Jones, BMus (Hons)
Head of Bass
Head of Songwriting
Bassist for British jazz-funk
Becky Jones is a singer,
band the James Taylor
songwriter and producer
Quartet, Andrew has played
all over the world. He’s also freelanced on
currently performing under
the name of Saint Saviour.
projects in the West End, has performed with
acts including The Feeling, Beverley Knight,
Having cut her teeth on electronic music in the
LL Cool J and Billy Cobham, and writes regularly
early noughties as part of the East London scene,
for Bass Guitar Magazine.
various dance/pop collaborations and projects led
her to a writing relationship with Groove Armada,
Andrew is supported by a team possessing
which soon developed into fronting the band live
impressive credentials, covering associations
around the world along with Candi Staton, Neneh
with acts as successful, and as diverse, as Cee Lo
Cherry and MC M.A.D. After contributing 2 singles
Green, Gabrielle, The Cinematic Orchestra, The
to their Grammy-nominated album ‘Black Light’,
Streets, Beyoncé, Moby and Duran Duran.
a solo career beckoned, resulting in the release
of debut Saint Saviour album ‘Union’, achieving
several film and TV synchronisations and live
tours of the UK and Europe.
FOR FULL TUTOR PROFILES VISIT OUR WWW.BIMM.CO.UK/STUDY/TUTORS
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HARRY LECKSTEIN,
SVETLANA VASSILEVA,
BA (Hons), MBA
BMus (Hons), MA, CCPD
Head of Music Business
Head of Live Performance
Harry leads the BA (Hons)
Svetlana is a professional
Music Business degree
musician and educator,
alongside an inspirational
whose career has seen
team of industry entrepreneurs, artist managers
her play as a member of The Vegastones, who
and creative executives. Harry is managing
signed with V2 and supported Duran Duran.
director of Freeport Entertainment, representing
She’s also played with Moby and provided
One Minute Silence, Pink Punk and Olos, and
session work for Texas singer Sharleen Spiteri
is founder of the youth music social enterprise
and singer-actor John Barrowman.
Urban Collective, whose recent graduates
include Mikill Pane and founder member of
Svet is supported by an impressive team bearing
The King Blues, Jonny “Itch” Fox.
many years’ experience, covering collaborations
with Kid Creole, Rumer, Soul II Soul, Will Young,
Queen, Florence + The Machine and Jamiroquai.
VISITING TUTOR FACULTY
BIMM London welcomes many visiting tutors, who offer our students their unique, firsthand experiences of the music industry. Among these individuals are Kwame Kwaten of ATC
Management, who looks after acts including Rumer and Master Shortie; professional DJ, producer
and sound engineer Adrian Pickard, a certified Ableton trainer; Jon Shone, musical director for
One Direction and Marina And The Diamonds; and Bosco De Oliveira, the UK’s foremost Latin
percussionist. Check www.bimm.co.uk for full Visiting Tutor Faculty profiles.
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EDUCATION
PARTNERS
BIMM LONDON IS PRIVILEGED TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HIGHLY RESPECTED
EDUCATION PROVIDERS WHO ENABLE US TO OFFER FULLY ACCREDITED COURSES
TO PROVIDE SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES WITH INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS.
BIMM London graduates leave with a
The BIMM group of institutions offers
prestigious award from the University
music courses across the UK and Ireland
of West London.
in Brighton, Manchester, Bristol, London
and Dublin.
As an education provider BIMM is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards for our students.
The BIMM group of institutes has been successfully assessed by the rigorous Quality Assurance
Agency for Higher Education (QAA) and has also received the UK Border Agency (UKBA)
‘Highly Trusted Sponsor’ status.
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COURSE
CONTENTS
22-23 BMUS (HONS) POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE
WITH FOUNDATION YEAR
- DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR & BASS
24-25 BMUS (HONS) POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE
- DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR & BASS
26-27 BA (HONS) CREATIVE MUSICIANSHIP
- DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR AND BASS
28-29 BA (HONS) MUSIC PRODUCTION
30-31 BA (HONS) SONGWRITING
32-33 BA (HONS) MUSIC BUSINESS
34-35 ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA POPULAR MUSIC PERFORMANCE
– DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR & BASS
36-37 ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA MUSIC PRODUCTION
38-39 ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA SONGWRITING
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BMUS (HONS)
POPULAR MUSIC
PERFORMANCE
WITH FOUNDATION YEAR
DRUMS, VOCALS, GUITAR & BASS
UCAS CODE: W31M
The BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance
Instrumental Techniques are also studied in
with Foundation Year is designed for aspiring
all four years and this enables students to
drummers, guitarists, bassists and vocalists who
continually refine and enhance their approach to
wish to develop their technical, performance
their instrument/voice with the aim of achieving
and musicianship skills to a professional level
a level of fluency that will meet the demands of
but require further preparation for study at
any musical situation.
Bachelor’s Degree level. The programme
combines instrumental/vocal study with the
FOUNDATION YEAR
opportunity to engage with music technology,
The foundation year provides students with the
songwriting and a wide range of modern music
opportunity to gain a solid grounding in live
styles.
performance, instrumental/vocal techniques and
styles as well as study skills, sight reading and
Graduates of the BMus (Hons) Popular Music
musicianship. Students will consolidate their
Performance with Foundation Year will be ready
existing knowledge and skills while discovering
to pursue careers as artists, musical directors
new areas of endeavour to pursue.
and session, touring and theatrical musicians as
well as arrangers/composers.
YEARS ONE, TWO and THREE progress as
per the descriptions given for the BMus (Hons)
Live performance is central to the programme
and students participate in weekly Live
Performance Workshops (LPWs) in all four years;
LPWs give students the opportunity to perform
on stage with their fellow students while receiving
expert guidance from BIMM’s teaching staff.
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Popular Music Performance.
KEY INFORMATION
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 80 UCAS points to include a
minimum of two A-levels, or BTEC National
Diploma in Music, and five GCSE qualifications
at grades C and upwards, including English
Validated by the
University of West London
MODULES
All students take six modules (120 credits).
All modules are mandatory.
• Foundation Performance Studies
Language.
• Instrument Techniques
Applicants must attend a compulsory audition,
• Foundations of Music
where they will demonstrate their practical skills
with a specialist tutor.
• Music Styles
• Sight Reading
• Academic Studies and
Learning Development
International students must meet English
requirement of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
ESSENTIALS
Course Duration: 4 years
UCAS Code: W31M
BIMM UCAS Institution Code: T15
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BMUS (HONS)
POPULAR MUSIC
PERFORMANCE
UCAS CODE: W315
This course is designed for aspiring drummers,
a level of fluency that will meet the demands of
guitarists, bassists and vocalists who wish
any musical situation.
to develop their technical, performance and
musicianship skills to a professional level. The
Year One: In year one, students address the
programme combines high-level instrumental/
essential music skills that will underpin not
vocal study with the opportunity to engage with
only the rest of their studies but also their
music technology, songwriting and a wide range
future career. This includes investigating
of modern music styles.
and performing a wide range of music and
developing an understanding of music theory,
Graduates will be ready to pursue careers as
music technology and the music business.
artists, musical directors and session, touring
and theatrical musicians as well as arrangers/
Year Two: Year two requires students to apply
composers.
their skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios
while studying the cultural heritage of popular
music. Students also have the chance to select
optional modules that allow them to specialise
Performance Workshops (LPWs) in all three years.
in either music technology or arranging/
composing.
Year Three: Year three has increased optionality
with students able to choose the suite of
Instrumental Techniques are also studied in
modules that will enable them to make the
all three years and this enables students to
transition from student to professional. Third-
continually refine and enhance their approach to
year projects include the self-directed final
their instrument/voice with the aim of achieving
Performance Project at a top London venue.
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KEY INFORMATION
Validated by the
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Diploma in Music, and five GCSE qualifications at
grade C upwards, including English Language.
Applicants must attend a compulsory audition,
demonstrating their potential performance,
reading, theory and aural skills in the presence
of a specialist tutor.
MODULES
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
All students take six modules
Students take five modules
(120 credits). All modules are
(120 credits). Four modules
mandatory.
are mandatory, with the
fifth a choice between
two options.
three options.
• Techniques 1
Mandatory Modules:
Mandatory Modules:
• Musicianship
• Performance Studies 2
• Performance Project
• Music Industry Landscape
• Techniques 2
• Music Technology 1
• Ensemble Skills
• Techniques 3
• Popular Music Culture
• Personal and Business
• Essential Styles
Development
ESSENTIALS
UCAS Code: W315
Option Modules – students
must pick one of two:
must pick one of three:
• Composing and Arranging 1
• Composing and Arranging 2
• Music Pedagogy in Practice
BIMM UCAS
Institution Code: T15
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BA (HONS)
CREATIVE
MUSICIANSHIP
UCAS CODE: W3C5
This course is designed for aspiring drummers,
guitarists, bassists and vocalists who wish to
building blocks of individual artistry that will
develop their individual creative/artistic voice. The
underpin not only the rest of their studies but
programme combines instrumental/vocal study
also their future career. This includes interpreting
with the opportunity to develop collaborative
a wide range of music in both traditional and
and entrepreneurial skills while performing a wide
experimental contexts while developing an
range of original/adapted music.
understanding of songwriting, music technology
and the music business.
Graduates of the BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship
will be ready to pursue careers as artists, band
Year Two: Year two requires students to apply their
leaders and contributing band members of
skills to increasingly ‘real-world’ scenarios while
any number of musical projects as well as
utilising the weekly LPW to workshop the original
songwriters/composers.
music of their peers. Students also have the
chance to select optional modules that allow them
to focus their learning journey on either showcase
performance or composing for moving image.
Performance Workshops (LPWs) in all three years;
Year Three: Year three affords students the
opportunity to participate in the self-directed
final Performance Project at a top London venue
while choosing from a range of optional modules
Instrumental Techniques are mandatory in Years 1
including advanced instrumental techniques,
and 2 and optional in Year 3 in order to facilitate
music pedagogy and/or composition that will
the development of performance excellence
best support them to make the transition from
alongside the pursuit of creativity/artistry.
student to creative artist.
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KEY INFORMATION
Validated by the
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 160 UCAS points including a minimum
of two A-levels, or BTEC National Diploma in
Music, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C
upwards, including English Language.
Applicants must attend a compulsory audition
demonstrating their potential performance,
creativity and individuality in the presence of a
specialist performance tutor.
MODULES
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
(120 credits). Three modules
mandatory.
remaining two chosen from
three options.
four options.
Mandatory Modules:
Mandatory Modules:
• Band Performance 2
• Professional Project
• Styles
• Performance Techniques 2
• Harmony and Theory
• Songwriting and Creative
• Dissertation
• Performance Techniques 1
Technology 1
Technology 2
• Artist Development
Development
must pick two of four:
• Showcase
UCAS Code: W3C5
• Music for the Moving Image 1
ESSENTIALS
BIMM UCAS
• Studio Musicianship
Technology 3
• Techniques 3
• Music for Moving Image 2
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BA (HONS)
MUSIC
PRODUCTION
UCAS CODE: WH70
The BA (Hons) Music Production is designed for
aspiring producers and musicians who wish to
essential production skills that will underpin
develop their recording and production skills in
not only the rest of their studies but also their
a range of scenarios. The programme combines
future career. This includes working with a wide
technical study with the opportunity to develop
range of analogue recording techniques and
collaborative and entrepreneurial skills while
equipment and digital mixing, audio production
engaging with a wide range of analogue and
and sequencing platforms as well as developing
digital techniques, equipment and platforms.
an understanding of music theory, songwriting
and the music business.
Graduates of the BA (Hons) Music Production
will be ready to pursue careers as freelance and/
or label producers, content creatives and postproducers as well as live sound engineers and
studio managers.
Networking and collaboration are central to
the programme and students are encouraged
to create music projects with their peers
involving arranging, advanced sequencing and
remixing in contemporary dance styles while
studying the cultural heritage of popular music.
Students also have the chance to select optional
modules that allow them to specialise in studio
management, live sound and songwriting.
on the BA (Hons) Songwriting programme,
utilise musicians studying the BMus (Hons)
opportunity to participate in the self-directed final
Popular Music Performance and BA (Hons)
Production Project while choosing from a range
Creative Musicianship programmes and form
of optional modules including sound design,
entrepreneurial partnerships with students from
music pedagogy and/or composition that will
the BA (Hons) Music Business programme.
best support them to make the transition from
student to music production professional.
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KEY INFORMATION
Validated by the
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 160 UCAS points including a
Diploma in Music Technology or Music, and
five GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards,
including English Language.
Applicants must attend an interview relating to
their personal statement and aspects of music
production. Applicants must bring with them
at least one example of their production work,
running to a minimum of three minutes, on a
suitable format: MP3, with player, or on CD.
International applicants can be interviewed
remotely if visiting our campus is not possible.
MODULES
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
Students take six modules
(120 credits). Five modules
(120 credits). Two modules
mandatory.
sixth a choice between
remaining three chosen
three options.
from six options.
• Mixing and Audio Production 1
Mandatory Modules:
Mandatory Modules:
• Songwriting 1
• Mixing & Audio Production 2
• Production Project
• Musicianship
• Electronic Dance Music
• Recording Skills
• Software Environments
Production and Remixing
Development
• Arranging
must pick three of six:
• Songwriting 3
ESSENTIALS
UCAS Code: WH70
BIMM UCAS
• Sonic Manipulation
• Location Recording and
• Live Sound
Post-Production
• Songwriting 2
• Studio Management
• Music for Video Games
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BA (HONS)
SONGWRITING
UCAS CODE: W380
The BA (Hons) Songwriting is designed for
aspiring songwriters and musicians who wish to
essential songwriting skills that will underpin
develop their music and lyric writing skills in a
range of scenarios. The programme combines
future career. This includes investigating and
technical study with the opportunity to develop
analysing a wide range of music and developing
collaborative and entrepreneurial skills while
an understanding of music theory, music
engaging with music technology and a wide
technology and the music business.
range of modern music styles.
Graduates of the BA (Hons) Songwriting will be
ready to pursue careers as singer/songwriters
while studying the music business’ complex legal
and contributing band members as well as
framework. Students also have the chance to
freelance and/or label songwriters, lyricists and
select optional modules that allow them to focus
top-liners.
their learning journey on showcase performance,
writing to brief and/or composing for moving
Songwriting workshops are central to the
image.
programme and students participate in weekly
showcases and critiques in all three years;
workshops give students the opportunity to
opportunity to participate in the self-directed
perform their songs and/or have their songs
final Song Portfolio Project while choosing from
performed in a safe environment while receiving
a range of optional modules including situational
composition, music pedagogy and/or music
technology that will best support them to make
the transition from student to professional
songwriter.
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KEY INFORMATION
Validated by the
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 160 UCAS points including a
Diploma in Music, and five GCSE qualifications at
grade C upwards, including English Language.
Applicants must attend an interview relating
to their personal statement and aspects of
songwriting. Applicants must bring with them
at least one example of their songwriting work
– running to a minimum of three minutes in
duration – on a suitable format (MP3 with player,
or CD).
International applicants can be interviewed
remotely if visiting our campus is not possible.
MODULES
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
Students take six modules
(120 credits). Five modules
(120 credits). Two modules
mandatory.
sixth a choice between
remaining three chosen
three options.
from six options.
• Recording Skills
Mandatory Modules:
Mandatory Modules:
• Music Technology for
• Songwriting 2
• Song Project
• Music Technology
• Songwriting 1
• Song Stylistics
Songwriters 1
• Musicianship
for Songwriters 2
• Music Publishing and the
Legal Framework
ESSENTIALS
UCAS Code: W380
BIMM UCAS
Development
• Arranging
• Songwriting 3
• Song Production
• Writing for the Stage
• Music Technology for
• Writing for Commission
• Showcase
Songwriters 3
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BA (HONS)
MUSIC BUSINESS
UCAS CODE: W370
This course is designed for anyone wishing
to pursue a career in the music business as
essential music business skills that will underpin
a music industry entrepreneur, innovator or
creative manager. The programme features the
future career. This includes developing an
integration of traditional industry models with
understanding of the fundamental principles of
existing and emerging digital technologies.
business, the changing music industry landscape,
Recognising the need for entrepreneurs to
real-world record-label projects, artist & event
find employment in an extremely competitive
management and both physical and digital
industry, the qualification has a vocational
marketing techniques.
emphasis in addition to academic skills.
Year Two: Year two requires students to build on
The programme provides graduates with the
their knowledge of the music industry landscape
knowledge and skills appropriate to a range of
and to develop and apply critical, analytical
career outcomes in the music industry (label,
and reflective skills to increasingly ‘real-world’
publishing, events, management, digital) and
scenarios. The focus continues to be on
students are encouraged to manage the school
developing independent learning, team-working,
record label, produce programmes for the school
leadership, organisational, problem-solving,
radio station and host live industry showcases
networking and communication skills relevant to
and gigs on site and across the capital.
both academic study and the music business.
Networking and collaboration are central to
Year Three: Year three encourages the highest
the programme and students are encouraged
level of independent, self-directed study
to identify, develop and realise real-life music
and third year projects include real world
business projects in conjunction with their
business start-up activities. Students also
peers from BIMM’ BMus (Hons) Popular Music
study increasingly complex event management
Performance, BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship,
techniques while undertaking an industry
BA (Hons) Songwriting and BA (Hons) Music
work placement and a dissertation.
Production programmes.
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KEY INFORMATION
Validated by the
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Diploma, and five GCSE qualifications at grade C
upwards, including English Language.
Tech Records, our in-house label, provides
a superb real-world platform for business
students to discover how the industry works
by putting out releases while they study.
www.techrecords.co.uk
MODULES
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
All students take four
modules (120 credits). All
mandatory.
mandatory.
modules are mandatory.
• Label Project
• Digital Project
• Music Business Project
• The Fundamentals of
• Digital Entertainment • Industry Placement
Commerce
• Event Management 2
• Project Management
• Dissertation
• Artist Management
• Music Publishing and the
Business
• Event Management 1
• Physical and Digital
Marketing
ESSENTIALS
UCAS Code: W370
BIMM UCAS
Legal Framework
• Business Start-Up
For full module descriptions
www.bimm.co.uk
SEIZE THE DAY, WAIT FOR NO ONE,
LEARN EVERYTHING, NETWORK FEROCIOUSLY,
BECOME THE MUSIC INDUSTRY OF
TOMORROW AT BIMM LONDON.
HARRY LECKSTEIN
HEAD OF MUSIC BUSINESS
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ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA
POPULAR MUSIC
PERFORMANCE
The Diploma in Popular Music Performance
Songwriting lessons lead students through the
is designed for drummers, guitarists, bassists
creative process of lyric, melody and chord
and vocalists who wish to follow an intensive
writing to the final presentation of original
one-year programme of study. This combines a
material. Music Technology lessons introduce
number of instrument specific lessons alongside
students to industry-standard software
a range of supporting skills. A successful student
packages, enabling the recording and production
will graduate from the programme with a
of original material. Musicianship encompasses
Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music
aural, theory and harmony study related to real-
– equivalent to two ‘A’ Levels.
world pop music examples.
Lessons in instrumental/vocal techniques, the
Lecture-based modules include: Music in Context
ability to perform and improvise across a range
providing a history of classic artists placed in
of genres and reading music are core to all
their social, historical and political context, and
disciplines. Students also learn about amp and
Music Industry providing practical knowledge to
pedal techniques (Guitar); backing vocals and
help aspiring artists plan their career.
stage techniques (Vocals); and working within
a rhythm section (Drums and Bass). Tuition is
Networking and collaboration are central to the
based around a group-learning experience where
programme and students are encouraged to
technique and skill is developed through weekly
create music projects with their peers on the
lessons and practice tasks.
BA (Hons) and BMus (Hons) Programmes.
Performance Workshop (LPWs). LPWs give
students the opportunity to perform on stage
with their fellow students while receiving expert
guidance from BIMM’s teaching staff.
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KEY INFORMATION
MODULES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Techniques 1 & 2
Four GCSE qualifications at grade C upwards,
• Session Styles 1 & 2
• Pre-Production 1 & 2
• Live Performance Workshop
Applicants must attend a compulsory
• Reading
assessment – or, a submission of relevant work
• Musicianship
is required.
• The Music Industry
• Music in Context
International students may arrange a remote
• Songwriting
interview/assessment if they cannot visit our
campus. International students must meet
• Extended Studies
English requirement of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
Please refer to www.bimm.co.uk
for expanded module information on these
subject areas.
PROGRESSION ROUTE
Onto BIMM BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship
or BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance
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ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA
MUSIC
PRODUCTION
The Diploma in Music Production is designed
Music Technology in Performance allows learners
for creative music producers who wish to follow
to develop a deeper understanding of the role
an intensive one-year programme of study.
of production techniques in a live performance
The programme focuses on the creative use
situation: MIDI controllers, synths, samplers
of the recording and production environment
and laptops through to microphones, effect
to produce music and sound for a range of
processors and DJ techniques.
applications. A successful student will graduate
from the programme with a Pearson Edexcel
Songwriting lessons take students through the
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology –
creative process of lyric, melody and chord
equivalent to two ‘A’ Levels.
writing to the final presentation of original
material. Musicianship encompasses aural, theory
Core recording and production skills such as
and harmony study related to real-world pop
microphone techniques, mixing, effects and
music.
mastering will enable students to take a song
from demo to finished product. Setup, capture,
recording and mixing of multi-track audio
sessions are embedded into the programme
their social, historical and political context and
throughout the year.
Music Industry providing practical knowledge
that helps aspiring artists plan their career.
In Listening Skills, students are given the
opportunity to develop a critical ear, identifying
key recording and production techniques
alongside the musical components of a
recording, while recognising the impact of the
Diploma in Songwriting programme and utilise
acoustic environment on the textures of vocals
musicians studying the Diploma in Popular Music
and instruments.
Performance programmes.
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KEY INFORMATION
MODULES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Music Production Techniques
• Sequencing Systems and Techniques
• Sound Creation and Manipulation
• Audio Engineering Principles
Applicants must submit an example of their
• Songwriting
production work, on CD, which uses both music
• Music and Sound for the Moving Picture
technology hardware and software. The example
must be a minimum of one minute long and must
• Music Production Project
be original material. This sample will be assessed
at BIMM London, based on its arrangement,
• Listening Skills
technical proficiency and recording quality. If the
• Software Notation
sample meets BIMM’s standards, an interview will
• Music Theory and Harmony
be arranged.
subject areas.
PROGRESSION ROUTE
Onto BIMM BA (Hons) Music Production
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ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA
SONGWRITING
The Diploma in Songwriting offers a wide range
In Listening Skills, students are given the
of modules to help you develop a portfolio of
opportunity to develop a critical ear, identifying
skills relevant to the music industry. Lessons
key recording and production techniques.
focussed on individual elements within the
Arranging and Software Notation lessons enable
songwriting process sit alongside a range of
to student to expand their songs to include
supporting skills. A successful student will
string, brass and backing vocal parts.
graduate from the programme with a Pearson
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music –
Music Technology lessons introduce students to
equivalent to two ‘A’ Levels.
industry-standard software packages, enabling
the recording and production of original
Students take a number of lessons in the
material. Musicianship encompasses aural, theory
building blocks of songwriting: melody, lyrics,
and harmony study related to real-world pop
harmony and structure. They are encouraged
music examples.
to develop their own writing style through the
study of past masters and the introduction of
structured writing techniques.
their social, historical and political context and
Performance plays a pivotal role in the
Music Industry providing practical knowledge
programme. Students’ workshop their songs in
that helps aspiring artists plan their career.
a safe environment and receive expert guidance
from songwriting and performance tutors. They
may use guitar, piano, loops, apps or software
programmes to support their performance.
Diploma in Music Production programme and
utilise musicians studying the Diploma in Popular
Music Performance programmes.
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KEY INFORMATION
MODULES
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Melody and Lyrics
• Harmony
• Structure and Style
• Songwriting Workshop / Portfolio Design
Applicants must attend a compulsory
• Arranging
assessment at BIMM London, or submit demo
• Listening Skills
material if they are unable to
• Live Performance Workshop
come in person.
• Software Notation
• Musicianship
subject areas.
PROGRESSION ROUTE
Onto BIMM BA (Hons) Songwriting
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STUDENT
SUPPORT
WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR STAY AT BIMM LONDON AS EASY AND COMFORTABLE FOR
YOU AS POSSIBLE. WE HAVE ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL SUPPORT TEAMS DEDICATED
TO HELPING YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF BEING AT BIMM.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
PERSONAL SUPPORT
We have a full-time team providing a range of
Student Support also offers counselling and
services for those who need support throughout
stress-management. This is done on a one-to-one
their studies. These include students with special
basis and is strictly confidential. We understand
learning difficulties, dyslexia, medical conditions
that there are certain stresses and anxieties
and other disabilities. Our Student Support team
that can affect students so our fully qualified
will work on a one-to-one basis to help students
counsellors will help with any problems you may
learn skills to help with reading, writing, revision
have from financial worries to personal issues.
and approach to exams and coursework.
For further information you can call
Student Support on +44 (0)208 749 3131
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HOW TO APPLY
APPLYING TO BIMM LONDON IS SIMPLE.
ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS FOLLOW THESE STEPS.
HIGHER EDUCATION
COURSES
1 Make your application through UCAS at
ucas.com. To apply via UCAS you will
need your course code and also the
correct institution codes.
T15 – Institution Code for BIMM
The first UCAS deadline for application
is January 15 2015. There are further
opportunities to apply but it is recommended
you meet this first deadline.
2 For performance courses you will require
an assessment with BIMM. Once we have
received your application we will book your
assessment, or you can book one before you
apply by calling our admissions teams on
+44 (0)208 749 3131. For Music Production
courses you will be required to submit a
portfolio of your work on application.
3 If your UCAS application is successful you will
be made either a conditional or unconditional
offer. If it is conditional it will be pending
BIMM receiving any further information that is
required, such as exam results and certificates.
If it unconditional then you have met the entry
criteria for the course.
DIPLOMA COURSES
1 You can apply directly to BIMM to secure
your place on one of our diploma courses by
visiting www.bimm.co.uk by calling us on
+44 (0)208 749 3131 or by emailing
[email protected].
2 When we have received your enquiry we
will ask you in for an assessment. If you are
applying for a course that does not involve
a practical performance element you will be
assessed on your qualifications, experience
and an interview.
3 After your assessment or interview we will
either make you an offer of a place or suggest
what you need to do to develop your skills.
If you have any queries about BIMM courses
you can call our admissions team on
+44 (0)208 749 3131 or email us at
[email protected]
4 C
onfirmation of your place will be made
through ‘Track’ on ucas.com. It is then up to
you to confirm if you wish to take your place.
KNOW YOUR CODES
T15 – Institution Code for BIMM
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INTERNATIONAL
WE HAVE A HISTORY OF TEACHING STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, AND
WE WANT THIS TO CONTINUE. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BRING A DIFFERENT
DIMENSION TO THE VIBRANT BIMM LONDON ENVIRONMENT. CONTRASTING
CULTURES AND MUSIC TASTES ENCOURAGE OUR STUDENTS TO LOOK AT MUSIC
FROM AN ALTERNATIVE VIEWPOINT, ENHANCING THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE.
VISAS
BANKING
Our admissions team can offer advice about
If you are moving to the UK for the first time
studying in London in order to make the
you will probably want to set up a bank account.
transition as smooth as possible. The team will
You should ask for advice from the bank in your
also be able to give you clear concise information
home country. Many have agreements with
about applying for a Tier 4 visa. It can be a
banks in the UK and can assist you with opening
daunting task but we will try and make it as easy
an account before you leave your home. To open
as possible for you. BIMM holds a Tier 4 Highly
an account you may need to complete a bank
Trusted Sponsor (HTS) licence, which enables us
application form and provide your passport, a
to sponsor international students on our full-time
letter from BIMM and proof of your address.
courses at both diploma and degree levels. When
applying for a visa we recommend that you allow
a minimum of eight weeks from the time of your
acceptance onto a course at BIMM.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
WORKING IN LONDON
EU students are able to work while studying.
Students from outside the UK will need to get
a National Insurance (NI) number. You can find
further information about how to be issued an NI
Non-native English-speaking students need to
number at hmrc.gov.uk/ni/intro/number.htm. UK
meet our English language requirement of IELTS
Border Agency guidelines state that international
5.0 for diploma and IELTS 5.5 for most degree
students holding Tier 4 visas studying at BIMM
courses or equivalent. (BA in Music Business
do not currently have any working rights.
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.)
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FEES & FINANCE
AS PART OF THE COUNTRY’S MOST SUCCESSFUL GROUP OF MUSIC COLLEGES,
BIMM LONDON ARE UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO OFFER OUTSTANDING VALUE AND
QUALITY.
Many UK universities are charging £9,000 a year for degree courses – all of our undergraduate
three-year degree courses are priced at under £6,000 for UK and EU students. All BIMM courses
are fully accredited so you can apply to the Student Loans Company to cover the full amount of
tuition fees payable.
To find out more, please refer to our finance packs or website for more information on funding
options. All fees quoted apply to the 2015/16 academic year only, and are on a per annum basis.
Diplomas
UK and EU students
Non EU Students
UCAS
Code
Diploma in Popular Music Performance
£4,950
£9,950
N/A
Diploma in Music Production
(£500 deposit required)
(Deposit req. £1,000)*
Diploma in Songwriting
Free to
students under 18**
Higher Education Courses
UK and EU
students
Non EU Students
UCAS
Code
BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance £5,950
£10,950 (Deposit required £1,000)*
W315
BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance £5,950
(with Foundation Year)
W31M
BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship
£5,950
W3C5
BA (Hons) Music Production
£5,950
WH70
BA (Hons) Songwriting
£5,950
W380
BA (Hons) Music Business
£5,950
W370
* Balance paid within 6 weeks
** UK & EU students aged 17 or under as of 31st August 2015 are eligible for free funding.
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STUDENT LOANS
FOR MOST STUDENTS STUDYING A DEGREE-LEVEL COURSE, TUITION FEES CAN BE
COVERED BY A STUDENT LOAN. BIMM LONDON ARE ABLE TO OFFER LOANS THROUGH
THE STUDENT LOANS COMPANY.
for a student loan. You can find out more
REPAYMENTS
information on the guidelines and how to
Your repayments are linked to your income. You
apply for a student loan at www.slc.co.uk. The
only make repayments when your income is over
government also provides useful information on
£21,000 a year, and if your income drops below
student finance at www.gov.uk/student-finance.
this amount repayments stop. Each month you
Both UK and EU students are eligible to apply
pay back 9% of any income over £21,000, this
BIMM have been fully QAA assessed which is
would work out at approximately £30 per month
a requirement of the government to be able to
if you were earning £25,000 per year.
offer student loans on a continuing basis.
For more information on loans or any queries
Student loans for Tuition fees provided by the
you may have on tuition fees and student finance
Student Loan Company will cover a maximum of
please contact the BIMM Finance team on
£6,000 of fees per annum if you are eligible for a
+44 (0)208 749 3131 or by emailing
loan. Where the annual course fees are in excess
[email protected]
of £6,000, the balance must be paid by the
student prior to enrolling each academic year.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
& BURSARIES
BIMM LONDON IS DEDICATED TO OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES TO
TALENTED AND PASSIONATE ASPIRING MUSICIANS AND MUSIC
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. OUR
AIM IS TO DO AS MUCH AS WE CAN TO HELP YOU SUCCEED.
In the last year BIMM, as part of the BIMM group, have offered over £200,000
in scholarships and bursaries to students in need of financial help to make
the most of their talents. It is an initiative we are proud to be a part of and
we will be continuing with.
For more details about BIMM’s scholarships and bursaries visit the
‘Fees and Scholarships’ section at www.bimm.co.uk/London/fees-finance.
AVAILABLE BURSARIES:
EMI MUSIC SOUND FOUNDATION
STRUMMERVILLE (THE JOE STRUMMER FOUNDATION FOR NEW MUSIC)
MARSHALL AMPLIFICATION
HARTKE
SHURE
MAPEX
PLEDGE MUSIC
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ACCOMMODATION
IN LONDON
LONDON IS A THRIVING STUDENT CITY SO YOU ARE NEVER SHORT OF
PLACES TO LIVE. ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE ACROSS THE CITY
WITH EASY ACCESS TO FULHAM BY TUBE OR BUS.
AVAILABLE ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
• Dedicated student housing
• Private landlords
• Houseshare opportunities
• Part-boards with families
You can find more details at www.bimm.co.uk/London/life. When you apply we will
send you an accommodation pack to help you find your perfect place to live, and
each year we also have a dedicated online forum for new students to find out all they
need to know about living in London.
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT BIMM LONDON OR
THE INFORMATION WITHIN THIS PROSPECTUS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE
TO GET IN TOUCH.
BIMM LONDON
CHECK US OUT ONLINE
Effie Road
WEBSITE:
Fulham
www.bimm.co.uk
London
SW6 1EN
FACEBOOK:
United Kingdom
www.facebook.com/TechMusicSchool
TEL :
+44 (0)208 749 3131
TWITTER:
EMAIL:
[email protected]
www.twitter.com/TechMusicSchool
PLEASE NOTE: The information in the BIMM
prospectus and online is believed to be correct. It is
not part of any agreement with parents/students and
the school. Courses and course content are regularly
reviewed and may be subject to change.
YOUTUBE:
www.youtube.com/user/TechMusicSchool
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COLLEGE TOURS
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BIMM TOUR THE COUNTRY VISITING SCHOOLS AND
COLLEGES TO TALK TO STUDENTS ABOUT CAREERS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.
Our college tours are an interactive experience featuring live music as well as a presentation
and Q&A session with our experienced college tours team. We lift the lid on how the music
industry works and offer advice and guidance on how to pursue your dream career.
WOULD YOU LIKE US TO VISIT YOUR SCHOOL/COLLEGE?
If you’re a student, parent or teacher and would like BIMM to visit your school or college
then contact us by emailing our Events team on [email protected].
OPEN DAYS
WE HOLD OPEN DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR SO
THAT YOU CAN GET A SENSE OF WHAT LIFE AS A
STUDENT AT BIMM WILL BE LIKE.
At an open day you can:
• Watch live performances from BIMM bands
• See a presentation about BIMM courses and our philosophy on education
• View our facilities
• Meet course tutors
• Ask any questions you may have regarding studying at BIMM
To find out when our open days are running check out
www.bimm.co.uk/open-days
Please contact us on +44 (0)208 749 3131 or by email at
[email protected] in order to book your
place on our next open day.
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STEVE ALLSWORTH – ROD STEWART, LILY ALLEN
DAVID LAUDAT – SPICE GIRLS, EAST 17, WESTLIFE
BECKY JONES – GROOVE ARMADA
RAY TOVEY – ONE LITTLE INDIAN (BJÖRK)
SANDY BUGLASS – PIXIE LOTT
LES DAVIDSON – PETE TOWNSEND, TINA TURNER
JACOB QUISTGAARD – DAMON ALBARN
GLEN RAYNER – SAVAGE GARDEN
FEMI TEMOWO – COURTNEY PINE, AMY WINEHOUSE
TUTORS
THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE FANTASTIC ARTISTS OUR TUTORS HAVE WORKED WITH
SEBASTIAAN DE KROM – HERBIE HANCOCK
JOHN CALVERT – THE STREETS, LEMAR
ELLIOTT HENSHAW – DEEP PURPLE
IAIN MACKENZIE – RONNIE SCOTT’S BIG BAND
JAMES BELL – ROLLING STONES, GARY MOORE
VICTY SILVA – SUEDE, TOM JONES, PLACEBO
CARYS DAMON – GALLOWS, FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND
SIMON CARTER – JAMIROQUAI, CRAIG DAVID
JON SHONE – ONE DIRECTION, TINCHY STRYDER
CHRIS BORUD – CEE LO GREEN, GABRIELLE
SIMON COLAM – ITV X FACTOR ACCOMPANIST (SERIES 1-9)
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www.bimm.co.uk +44 (0) 208 749 3131
All the information contained in this prospectus is correct at the time of print. BIMM London, however reserves the right to vary, alter or cancel the
services and all other matters referred to herein at our sole discretion and no liability whatsoever shall arise to us by reason of so doing.
BIMM London. Registered Office: 38-42 Brunswick Street West, Brighton, BN3 1EL. Company No. 07172561

WWW.BIMM.CO.UK

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