Acam Music 2.73

Acam Music is a friendly, industrious and energetic music school dedicated to making music fun for all its students. When you are a member of Acam you have lots of other musicians all playing their own instruments - this means that you have the opportunity to meet these people and do projects with them like forming a band, experimenting with combining different instruments or singing in harmony. If you have something you’ve always wanted to do we will do our best to make it happen.

we teach
VOICE - Singing WOODWIND - Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone & Recorder. STRINGS - Violin, Viola, Guitar & Ukulele. KEYBOARDInstruments - Keyboard & Piano - THEORY & AURAL
Which instrument?
Not sure which instrument to choose?
Come for a Consultation session where we can find the right instrument for you.
If you can't see the instrument that you are looking for please ask as we probably have a suitable teacher!
Examinations
Through ACAM Music it is possible to be entered for examinations from all of the major examining boards such as the Associated Board (ABRSM), Trinity, Trinity Rock and Rock School.
Did you know you can do exams in pop singing? With help from your teacher you can choose your own songs to sing (even ones that have only just come out) and gain qualifications from them.
At the higher grades we can help gain you points for university entrance if you need it. Maybe you’re a teen who loves singing karaoke. With some training from us you could sing 5 of your favourite songs to an examiner you could get as many as 75 UCAS points: That’s worth 15 points more than getting an A in an AS Level for doing something that you probably do for fun anyway!
No matter how young or old you are you can take music exams. You could be a keen 10 year old who is already good enough to take Grade 8 or an adult starting from scratch. We have had many students who have been selected to play in the Associated Board’s High Scorers Concerts: This is a great honour as it’s celebrating the achievements of those who got the highest marks in exams set by a world-renowned examining board. One such student is Vicky Osborne who decided to take up the viola in her mid-30s and achieved distinction level in her Grade 1 exam.
It's just over a year since I started studying the viola at Acam Music and in that short time my achievements have been remarkable; I've passed my grade 1 viola exam achieving a distinction, I've been invited to perform at the prestigious ABRSM high scorer's concert, I've taken up a second instrument in the form of the classical guitar and I'm set to take my Grade 3 theory of music exam in a couple of weeks. As a mature student I'm really proud of the successes that I've realised and much of the credit for them goes to the patience, knowledge and enthusiasm shown by my teacher. (Vicky Osborne)
UCAS POINTS: Universities & Colleges Admissions Service
To give you a deeper understanding of how valuable the music exams we can train you for can be let’s compare A and AS level UCAS points value to the UCAS points value of the music exams.
A level UCAS points table[2]

Grade UCAS Points
A* 140
A 120
B 100
C 80
D 60
E 40
AS level UCAS points table
Grade UCAS points
A 60
B 50
C 40
D 30
E 20
UCAS POINTS FROM MUSIC EXAMS
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Pass Merit Dist. Pass Merit Dist. Pass Merit Dist.
Practical 25 40 45 40 55 60 55 70 75
Theory 5 10 15 10 15 20 20 25 30
These values are true of February 2014
no exams?
Of course, not every student's aim in learning a musical instrument or singing is to enter for exams.
Lessons and courses are tailored to the needs and aims of the students in order to draw out their full musical potential.
concerts
ACAM Music provide performance opportunities throughout the year for interested students.
Generally, these concerts are linked to charity fundraising and over the years we have raised substantial amounts for Macmillan Nurses and Cynthia Spencer Cancer charities.
Why not buy a gift voucher as a present for a friend or member of your family? Maybe someone you know has always wanted to take music lessons or loves to sing - so surprise them with a gift that could change their lives!
Acam Music for lessons in Singing, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Recorder, Violin, Viola, Guitar, Keyboard, Piano, Theory and Aural. Learn to play the guitar and join a band!

singing...
We cover a wide range of singing styles including classical, jazz, pop & rock.
A typical lesson will commence with vocal warm-ups to improve your technique.
The main part of the lesson will be to master one or two songs which are chosen depending upon course type and general suitability.
All solo courses are developed as a joint venture between the student and teacher. This means that, although some discipline is vital, there can be a certain amount of flexibility with regard to material and the pace at which the course progresses.
The major musical examining boards regard the voice as an instrument in it's own right so it is possible to gain qualifications in singing, both in the pop and classical styles. If appropriate to your needs and abilities we can help you achieve these.
We also give opportunities to perform and advice on microphone technique.

We provide courses in all the following instruments and can usually design one to suit most individuals and groups!
If you can't find the instrument that you would like to learn - call us and we will find you a suitable teacher.

Learning an instrument
At Acam Music we currently offer tuition in clarinet, flute, recorder, saxophone, guitar, viola, violin, keyboard and piano.

If you are not sure which instrument you would be most suited to book in for a consultation session so that you can try them all!

Whilst learning an instrument you will learn to read music and to play in many styles. There are opportunities to play solo and with other instrumentalists, singers and CD backings. We can also coach you to gain qualifications and perform.
Woodwind
Tuition is available in Clarinet, Flute, Recorder & Saxophone.
Strings
Tuition in guitar, ukulele, viola & violin are extremely popular.
Keyboard Instruments
Arguably, the most versatile of instruments. Tuition in keyboard & piano.
Theory of Music is the study of writing music down and understanding how sheet music should be played. It's learnt to some extent as part of learning to play an instrument but needs to be separated into a subject of it's own to be learnt in detail.
It's an essential subject for those who wish to have a career in any branch of classical music: Performers, composers, arrangers, orchestrators, publishers the list could go on. Anyone who wants to play an instrument to a high standard really needs to understand the theory of the music they play. Most instrumentalists need Grade 5 theory before they can take Grade 6 on their instrument.
Aural tests are part of most practical examinations and entail such exercises as singing back phrases, clapping rhythms and talking about expression in music.
An accomplished aural test can make a great deal of difference to the overall mark of an examination
POP ICONS: Do you have talent?
Would you like to see Simon Cowell purr with pleasure?
We can assist you to achieve this by training your voice to its full potential.
We have coached many professional singers including Katie Shelswell (pictured) who has already appeared on 'Stars in their Eyes' and is currently auditioning for other shows.
BARBER SHOP CHOIR: Harmony Singing for gentlemen. Once a week during term time. Dedication required as this is a concert group! Potential for joint recitals with the Hairdresser Shop Choir - see below.
HAIRDRESSER SHOP CHOIR: Harmony Singing for ladies. Once a week during term time. Dedication required as this is a concert group! Potential for joint recitals with the Barber Shop Choir - see above
SHOWER SINGERS: Would you like to improve your singing in the shower?
Now is your chance to take our course especially constructed for people who sing for their own pleasure without having any particular goal in mind.
It is all about singing for the pleasure of it but improving your ability at the same time.
Similar to Karaoke but without the audience!
CARTOON CLUB: Fun Group for 7 years and over. A mixture of serious and fun work with the emphasis on achievement through enjoyment. Many of the songs are drawn from the Walt Disney Films and Teeny Pop!
SUMMER KIDS: Summer holiday activities
Lessons available during the summer holidays.
Call for details.
STAGE FRIGHT: AA for stage fright victims! Confidence building sessions in a comfortable and understanding environment.
Grade 8 and Above
Have you worked hard on your instrument and now have no outlet to play it - or to sing?
Contact us if you would like to get involved with various groups performing and maybe earning money from your skills!
STRESSBUSTER: Whether you work in an office or are an overworked mum then stress is a major factor in your day. It is a well known fact that relieving that stress encourages your health. This course is based on singing your heart out with fellow sufferers.
Come and join our 'Lunchtime Group' socialise, sing the stress out and set yourself up for the rest of the day!
GIRL BAND: Singing for fun whilst making new friends. Main emphasis on pop music, performance opportunities available - who knows? You may become the next Little Mix or Girl's Aloud!
Performers Club
Do you like performing or would you like to perform?
Contact us and we will arrange opportunities for you and introduce you to other like-minded people.
Grade 5 Theory
Need some help in passing that exam. We provide an intensive course which includes mock exams to assist in passing the real thing.
Aural Training
Struggling with your Aural Tests, want to build your musical aptitude or for help with anything musical at all just give us a call