Ministry of Sound, licence Midischool Ableton course Tutor — Tom Lonsborough

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Ableton tutor, facial hair enthusiast and all round good egg Tom Lonsborough is not just chained to a Midi School computer all day and night.  He also has a burgeoning career as a producer making deep disco infused house with an 80s slant along with his partner Col Hamilton as 2 Billion Beats.  
They released their debut EP on Manchester’s legendary Paper Recordings in 2011, gaining support from DJs like Justin Robertson, Groove Armada, X-Press 2 and getting an impressive 8/10 in International DJ Mag who called the EP “a mightily impressive set”.

 

One of the tracks, The Moodymann is a funk fuelled cut of bottom heavy disco house and has just been licensed to Nu Disco heroes Toby Tobias and Pete Herbert’s new Ministry of Sound’s compilation.
It’s due for release in early 2012 and will see the 2 Billion Beats standing tall with the freshest new music.  2012 looks to be a busy one with a new EP “Deep Fried Northern” due on Paper in January followed by an album later in the year and a single on 3am Records.

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Studio space to rent Manchester


Exciting new studio space to rent: Converted 1928-brewery function venue.  

24 hour access 7 days per week.

Now available in the already thriving Bexley Chambers music industry complex.

Based on the corner of Chapel Street, Manchester, overlooking a tree lined courtyard, Bexley Chambers is already home to:

Manchester MIDI School, www.midischool.com - based on the top floor Training the industry’s future sound engineers and producers for nearly 15 years, Manchester MIDI School  (M.M.S.) has been providing cutting edge training for the music and multimedia industries aimed at novices and professionals alike.

The 1st floor is a thriving creative industries community with established music artists, producers, includingDave Jones AKA Zed Bias

Dave was responsible for creating the blueprint for the darker UK Garage sound at the end of the 90s and scored his first top 20 hit with Neighbourhood.

He has remixed everybody from Whitney Houston to Destiny’s Child and The Streets to Kosheen and continues to release on his own Phuturelounge label. He records as today  as Maddslinky , has just produced The Elektrons and lends his magic touch to a whole new generation of artists.

Lower ground floor includes > Johnni Wheeler-Broke’n’english

Broke N’ English have not forgotten their roots in Manchester and play an avid role in developing hip-hop workshops in music production for at-risk youth in disadvantaged areas. Through their ground-breaking music, eccentric live performances, various television appearances as hosts on MUTV or BBC, acting and celebrity featurettes through Sony; the possibilities for this British group are endless as their loyal international following has gained them the reputation as one of the most unparalleled entertainment personalities globally.

Jenna G,  No introduction needed! 

Pure Music Manufacturing  Based in the west wing of the complex, Pure Music was established in 1992 as a vinyl mastering and manufacturing company, which has been extended over the years to also include CD and DVD manufacturing services. They have worked with multi platinum award wining artists, international corporations, and public sector organisations.

The new spaces are built with the following specification.

Beautifully restored oak paneled staircase / entrance and lobby

24 hour access 7 days per week.

Rent inclusive of rates & heating

Sound insulated walls

24 hour CCTV

Private door intercom to each unit from main entrance

Stunning original oak paneled staircase entrance to oak paneled lobby

Second internal entrance, digital Keypad controlled with second

Lobby / waiting area.

Each space has ample power sockets and own trip switch

Central heating throughout

Air conditioning  (fitted with sound dampers in and out of each space)

Toilets and power shower

On site cleaners for communal areas

Easy come, easy go contracts

Units start from 115 square feet upward @ £223.00 per calendar month inc COUNCIL RATES AND BILLS.

 

 

 

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Win Ableton Live and Reason Training Courses

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M.M.S has hooked up with Defected and is giving away Ableton Live Courses and Reason Online Courses to you lucky people.

For a chance to win check out

Win Ableton Live Courses & Reason Courses

 

 

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Music Business Course

Manchester MIDI School have recruited Tony Rigg former Operations Director of Ministry of Sound/ Hed Kandi.

Starting October 2011 M.M.S will be launch it’s new Music Business Course. 

The Music Business Course will be the most relevant of it’s kind in the music industry
The course is restricted to small numbers,it sets a new standard in training for todays music industry, not bloated with out of date subjects and techniques.

We live in a world of fresh young business people with great talent, our Music Business Course is the perfect way to develop that talent and enter the music industry with the knowledge that you know what you are talking about.
Course includes One to One mentoring with each student, it is taught on a Saturday however further dates will be available later in the year.

Limited availability October 28th 2011

Full details of the Music Business Course, what is covered, course structure ‚course outline and a week by week timetable.

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Ex Midischool student supports the worlds best DJs

Dj CoursesDJ Indy attended the Midischool DJ Course

The original and First DJ Course in the world FACT! Now in it’s 15th year.

After graduation from his Dj Course Indy has toured with some of the biggest names in the music industry, from rap icons Jay-Z, Snoop Dog, 50 Cent, X-Zibit to R&B Divas such as Beyonce & Rihanna to legendary R&B boy bands Boyz to Men and Jagged Edge just to name a few.

Not only that, DJ Indy also supported some the world best DJs such as BBC Radio 1 legends Trevor Nelson, Tim Westwood, Ministry of Sound’s Shortie Blitz,DJ Jam( snoop dog & Dr Dre official DJ ), DJ T-LOVE ( Timberland & Missy elliot official DJ ) and Australia’s 2001 DMC champion DJ Samrai.

DJ Indy’s unwavering love for music has been his main driving force and has contributed to his major successes, including the establishment of his own record label UHMusic and has released over 19 mixed CD’s and creates regular podcasts listened to by millions of fans across the globe.Inspired by his unconditional love for music, DJ Indy is best known for his unique blend of up-tempo R&B, Hip Hop, House and UK Garage

But his successes do not end there… He is a trailblazer.

In 2004, he was the first Punjabi Indian to enter the UK’s highly competitive DMC championships in witch he placed 3rd in the Liverpool heats then later in 2005 he placed 2nd in the Newcastle heats.

Wherever he’s played, DJ Indy has left an indelible mark on his audiences and the DJ-ing scene. And with such a passion for feet thumping, body grooving, hands in the air music, it’s undeniable that his career will continue to flourish…

Manchester MIDI School runs taster DJ Courses every month

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Logic Pro X — Coming soon ? — midischool.com

Lets hope its True !

How do you improve an already awesome package ?

What would you like to see added or taken away from the possible releases?

Manchester MIDI School APPLE LOGIC OFFICIAL TRAINING CENTRE

Logic Pro X

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Student signs tune to Good Looking Records.


Stuart Pennygiles Maccallum

Music production Course Graduate

Stuart has had his latest release picked up by LTJ Bukem for Good Looking Records

Good looking has been on an extended holiday for some time now and is coming back to us with a nice new sun tan and a big smile!

On returning from their holiday  they have done what we all do,  grab some bits and pieces for friends, what could be better than picking up a tune from an ex student.Working on your own track’s  is always encouraged at Manchester MIDI School.

We expect big things from Stuart in the coming months and will keep you informed of his movements.

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A level Results And Clearing | Audio Music Production Courses

It’s A level results day!

Where you looking at Audio Production Courses? We hope you got the results you worked hard for and you could be well on your way to starting your training in Audio Production. If you are on your way to collect your results then don’t forget to pack a few useful things in your bag.Make sure you have a pen or a pencil rather than running around trying to borrow one. Some paper to make some notes and don’t for your mobile phone to make those all-important calls to friends and family to show off your well-earned results.

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Ableton Live Tutorial Quick Tips | Online Legato mode beatmashin’

Ableton Tutorials, what you can expect from our Online Ableton Courses, far more than you can hope to achieve from watching any Ableton Tutorials.
We have put together a document about the pros and cons of doing Ableton Tutorials. check it out and feel free to look at some of the better options now available from Manchester MIDI School.

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Music Production Course, Audio Engineering Graduate New Staff Position

New staff member: Alasdair Taylor joins the School

New to the team, but well versed in music production and audio engineering, we are delighted to welcome Alasdair to the School.After completing the music production and audio engineering Diploma course in March 2011 we where keen to grab him before he disappeared into the music industry for ever!

Alasdair has joined our professional team of student technical support, who are involved in overseeing studio practical time, supporting the tutors, and generally looking damn good around the studios in MMS gear.

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