Announcing exciting developments at MLC Academy. MLC Academy is one of my proudest achievements. Launched in 2007, the school opened just prior to the financial crisis. Our start was a turbulent time to say the least. Not only did the school manage to stay open throughout the financial crisis, it grew and continues …
I am very excited to be travelling to Italy again this weekend to launch this year’s Artist In Residence courses. I will be joined on this trip by MLC Academy steering group members, Steve McCabe (director of Operations) and Laura Spencer (Director of Communications and Events). All of us are excited to be spending …
Today is World Mental Health Awareness Day. I have supported the charity, Mind for many years. Their work is extremely valuable and they help thousands of people every year. If you suffer from a mental illness please know that you are not alone. Help is available to you. To find out more, please …
In 2018 I went to Manchester to watch Roger Waters on his Us and Them Tour. When I saw that the tour was captured on film and it was to be shown at the cinema, I jumped at the chance to see it. Described as an “unmissable cinema event,” promising “state-of-the-art visual production …
The Seeds of Love is the third studio album by the British rock/pop band Tears for Fears, released on 25 September 1989. The album incorporates jazz and blues influences whilst adhering to the band’s iconic sound and is rumoured to have cost a staggering one million pounds (GBP) to produce. “Woman in Chains” Roland Orzabal 6:30 “Badman’s Song” …
Artist in Residence (A.I.R.) is a curriculum level support programme aimed at assisting heads of department, teachers and students of independent music schools by providing a structured framework culminating in the students being able to sit a grade exam*. It gives department heads and business owners time and space to focus on other aspects of …
Bag of Hits is a compilation album by the band Fun Lovin’ Criminals. Released in 2002, the album contains 15 of the band’s classic songs. Track listing “The Fun Lovin’ Criminal” – 3:12 “Up on the Hill” – 4:26 “Loco” – 3:54 “Korean Bodega” – 2:48 “King of New York” – 3:46 “Run Daddy Run” – 3:46 …
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood soundtrack: a homage to the golden age of Hollywood and the Wrecking Crew. Quentin Tarantino knows exactly how to use music to enhance the cinematic experience. Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is his ninth film. It centres around Leonardo DiCaprio’s washed up actor Rick Dalton; his …
Arts Award inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents: it’s creative, valuable and accessible. MLC Academy Nottingham opened it’s doors to musicians over 12 years ago and has seen many music lovers pass through its doors – many of whom now have successful careers in the arts. Tailored towards musicians of all …
I am becoming increasingly aware of needing natural light. I have spent too many hours working in studios that are all artificially lit. Taking time to sit outside recharges my emotional batteries and my mood and productivity increase. Z is for zzzz Sleep! The modern music industry is an interesting and dynamic industry in which …