Artist Coaching 1 (Hartog Eysman)

Module code
M-JP-ARC1
Curricular domain
Profile, extension and depth: Community
Credits
1
Group size
One group class (4-11 students) plus two individual sessions
Number of course weeks
2
Class duration
1 hour
Total contact hours
3 hours. If there are fewer applications for this subject than indicated in the description, it will typically proceed with proportionally less contact time (and accordingly more individual attention per student).
Study load
25 hours

Form / content / level

Prerequisites
The module is intended for all Jazz & Pop students who are admitted to the second year Jazz & Pop Bachelor phase, along with students from other departments, who wish to profile themselves in the Jazz & Pop field. This subject can also be followed online.
Competencies
See Competencies Matrix.
Aims
Developing professional skills.
Relation to other modules
Related to the main subject modules and Entrepreneurship.
Content
These lessons help you make choices, combining the artistic side with the business side.
What do you want to do in music, and where do you begin?

For students who have difficulty with things like developing a band concept, making difficult choices, working together, communication, sending out demos, finding the right gigs, etc.

There will be 1 group lesson, and 2 individual lessons.

In the group lesson we discuss more general issues like: What do venues and bookers find important? Should you enter a competition, and why? How does networking work ? What can you do to get noticed by the public, the press and venues?

In the individual lessons we cover more personal subjects like: Exploring your niche of the market. Formulating a short elevator pitch for your project. Which songs should be on your demo playlist and in what order. Making a plan with your personal goals.

Beginner's level.
Mode(s) of instruction
Individual and group classes.
Material & Tools
n/a
Student activity
Producing a personal plan.

Examination and assessment

Mode(s) of assessment
Assessment by the instructor at the end of the module.
Criteria
Students should have mastered the elements described under Contents.
Pass requirements
The student has completed this module if being awarded a minimum grade of 5.5.
Examination procedure
Students are assessed at the end of the module. The assessments comprise evaluations of students' performance during the lessons and assignments.
Resit options
See the Education and Assessment Plan.

Module summary

This module is intended for those who have difficulty with such issues as developing your band’s concept, making choices, working with others, communication, sending demos and finding the right performance, etc.