Teaching
Sussex University
Al
occasionally finds time to pass on some of his experience. He was asked
by Sussex University to design and teach three courses on music production
for their CCE project. The course modules were:
What Does A Producer Do
How Does A Producer Get Paid
Liasing With Record Companies
Working with Logic Audio and Pro Tools
Studio Microphone Technique
The History Of Midi
Mixing Desks And Effects
Mixing A Hit Record
Brighton Institute Of Modern Music
Al
used to teach two mornings a week at BIMM, Brighton Institute Of Modern
Music, but stopped due to time restraints on his main work. He was asked
to join BIMM to teach second and third year degree students, ensemble
performance which in laymans terms is 'How To Play Together And Perform
Effectively'. The students are taught their respective crafts separately
and then once a week Al put them on a stage with PA and lights to work
on their musicality and stage presentation.
‘Mostly its a matter of getting them to really listen to each
other in order to produce something great instead of just ok. Average
just won't do it. The competition is too stiff".
He also worked with BIMM songwriters, using a house band, to work on
song arrangement and presentation.
