A programme for beginner Adult Musicians, Singers & Songwriters
Listen • Harmonise • Create • Perform
Have you ever wanted to feel more confident playing with other musicians?
Perhaps you've wondered:
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How do bands create harmonies?
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What makes a band sound tight?
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How do musicians communicate during a song?
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How do you write songs with other people?
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How do you jam without feeling lost?
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What do all those musical cues and hand signals mean?
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How do you become a better band member?
If so, Ready to Gig is for you.
Hi!
We are your "Ready To Gig" Band Coaches
You'll be guided by two experienced musicians who have spent many years performing, teaching, writing songs and working in bands across a wide range of musical styles. We are here to help musicians develop their skills and confidence both on and off the stage.
Gemma Dorsett
Vocalist, lyric writer and performer with extensive experience singing lead and backing vocals in numerous bands.
Martin Kennedy
Experienced guitar teacher, professional guitarist, songwriter and Rock Project leader.
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Martin and I have spent many years playing in bands, writing songs and performing with some incredible musicians.
Along the way we realised something...
There are so many things musicians are expected to know that nobody ever actually teaches us.
They're the little things that make a huge difference.
So we have put together a programme to help with all of that.
A relaxed, practical Band Skills programme for adults.
Who is it for?
✓ Adult beginners
✓ Amateur musicians
✓ Singers looking to improve confidence
✓ Songwriters wanting fresh inspiration
✓ Band members wanting to improve ensemble skills
✓ Anyone interested in making music with others
**No formal musical qualifications are required**
What You Will Learn
Throughout the four weeks we'll explore:
Singing with Confidence
Develop vocal technique, breath control and confidence when singing with others.
Harmony and Backing Vocals
Learn how harmonies work and how backing vocals can transform a song.
Listening and Ensemble Skills
Discover what makes bands sound connected and learn how to listen like a musician.
Songwriting Through Storytelling
Explore how great songs tell stories and learn techniques for generating lyric and song ideas.
Musical Communication
Understand cues, endings, dynamics, rehearsal techniques and how musicians communicate without words.
Performance Skills
Build confidence, improve stage presence and learn how to perform more effectively with others.
Whether you're already in a band, sing in a choir, perform at open mics or are just starting your musical journey, get in touch today and let us get you Ready To Gig!!
“Gemma and Martin, thank you for setting this up and for sharing your experience with us. Even if some of us were already familiar with some of the topics covered, I found the whole workshop a really valuable insight into gigging and band life"
"Thank you so much Gemma, Martin and all of you for some fun learning and sharing."
“Gemma - just a note to thank you and Martin for the class, very enjoyable. As mentioned, I came into it with a long list of topics and you addressed every one of them, so bravo and thank you!”
“Gemma and Martin were fantastic - very clear and explained things very well. I believe the whole 4 week course was educational but fun and as a person with a disability, it was very inclusive. Would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to start their musical journey.”