MUR311 Main Instrument 3 (Autumn 2022–Spring 2023)

• adapt to the professional music life different work situations
• have broad knowledge of different styles in various songwriter, artist and music traditions in relation to their main instrument
• have acquired a separate personal expression as a songwriter and artist
• be able to use their improvisational skills of styles in various musical traditions and in different interaction situations
• be able to plan, adapt and implement various projects to strengthen own career in the professional music scene

Ensemble (5 credits)

Entrepreneurship (5 credits)

Main instrument (20 credits)

The course includes:

• Various communication techniques
• Development of individuality
• Introduction to various methods of song writing
• Pitching songs to music publishing/media
• Entrepreneurship and career planning
• Improvisation
• Development of instrumental/vocal skills
• Development of style understanding and repertoire
• Development of a personal expression
• Knowledge of relevant methodology and development of their own working practices
• The harmonic, melodic and rhythmic foundation for different types of improvisational music
• Transcribing
• Accompaniment and arranging for separate instrument
• Rehearse, reproducing recorded music and aural playing
• Recording practices, technological and arrangement aspects of recording associated with the instrument
• Interaction in different formats
• Entrepreneurship with mediation

The teaching will include individual lessons and group instruction. During the academic year, students participate in various mandatory projects and seminars. Main instrument instruction may periodically organized flexibly to allow for different projects. Attendance is obligatory for teaching.

Expected scope of work for the average student is 27 hours per credit.

• Passed concerts during the academic year (information presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester).
• Passed practical test in entrepreneurship.
• Approved participation of at least 3 concerts / artistic projects during the academic year.
• A skill test on the main instrument. To be held at the end of the autumn semester.

The exam consists of 2 parts:

• Submission of recorded material (20 minutes).
• A concert of approx. 45 minutes. Students are assessed individually. Repertoire and participation are decided in consultation with the main instrument teacher.

Both parts must be passed to pass the exam.

Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Grade expression: Pass / fail