Young Musicians Week

Brighter Sound presents Young Musicians Week, a five-day songwriting and production residency for 13 to 18 year olds.

Explore music, record, develop skills and collaborate in a week of workshops, masterclasses and 1-to-1 sessions this February half term. We’re delighted to welcome guest artists including Elbow’s drummer Jupp, guitarist Natalie McCool, former BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Jenna G and producer Burgaboy for an exciting programme for all young musicians.

Develop your vocal technique in a 1-to-1 session with expert tutor Yvonne Shelton
Brush up on your guitar skills in a masterclass with Natalie McCool, one of the North West’s most exciting musicians
Take part in a group drumming tutorial with Jupp, drummer for the Mercury Music Prize winning band Elbow
Get the inside know-how on making it in the music industry from Drum and Bass vocalist and former BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Jenna G
Work on your songwriting and recording skills and with musician Liam Frost
Book a slot at Band on the Wall’s state of the art recording studio with resident producer Burgaboy
Join Manchester’s collective Inna Voice for a workshop and masterclass focused on lyricism and spoken word.
Explore a new genre of music with psychedelic folk-singer songwriter Avital Raz

Book your place on the Brighter Sound Young Musicians Week, places are limited.

Please note: 1-to-1 vocal sessions, group drumming tuition and studio recording slots must be booked separately above.

Full programme:

Mon 15 Feb

Main venue
10:30am to Midday: Songwriting masterclass with Liam Frost.
1:00pm to 4:00pm: Songwriting and recording workshop with Liam Frost and Brighter Sound practitioners.

Education Room One
10:00am - 4:00pm: 1-to-1 vocal tuition with Yvonne Shelton. 1 hour slots from 10am. Five available, sign up above.

Tues 16 Feb

Main venue
10:30am to Midday: Guitar masterclass with Natalie McCool.
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Guitar workshops with Natalie McCool and Liam Frost.

Education Room One
10:00am to 4:00pm: 1-to-1 vocal tuition with Yvonne Shelton. Five one hour slots available, sign up above.

Weds 17 Feb

Main Venue
10:30am to Midday: Inna Voice masterclass and workshop.

Picturehouse Café/Bar
10:00am to 4:00pm: Small group drumming tuition with Elbow's Jupp. SIgn up above.

Thurs 18 Feb

Main Venue
10:30am to Midday: Indian Fusion masterclass with Avital Raz.
1:00pm to 4:00pm: Avital Raz and Liam Frost lead a songwriting and composition workshop in response to the morning masterclass.

Studio
10:00am to 4:00pm: Resident Producer Burgaboy opens up the Band on the Wall studio for recording. Solo and group slots available, sign up above.

Fri 19 Feb

Main venue
10:00am to Midday: Music Industry masterclass with Drum and Bass vocalist and former BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Jenna G.

Studio
10:00am to 4:00pm: Resident Producer Burgaboy opens up the Band on the Wall studio for recording. Solo and group slots available, sign up above.