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Guitar
Welcome to the BA (Hons) Creative Musicianship (Guitar) course. Use the navigation below to discover what we have on offer.
How will I learn?
EXPERT GUITAR TUTORS
With professional tutors like The Psychedelic Furs’ Knox Chandler fronting our Guitar course, you’ll hone your skills under the guidance of people who’ve carved great careers in the music industry and show no signs of stopping.
How will I learn?
FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE
Nothing beats the buzz of playing live, and at BIMM Berlin, you’ll learn some of your most important lessons on the stage. Our guitar course puts a major emphasis on gigging, encouraging you to play acoustic performances, live workshops, festivals and more.
How will I learn?
LEARN THE BUSINESS
To launch a successful career in music, your knowledge of the industry is every bit as crucial as your skill on the fretboard. We help you understand the way the business works – giving guidance on contracts and labels, and helping your develop key industry contacts.
BIMM has a vast network of awesome tutors and incredibly skilled musicians"Elizabeth Caney , Guitarist for Charlie XCX and BIMM Alumni
A day in the life
Lesson:
POPULAR MUSIC STUDIES
First up this morning is one of the more academic modules, where you explore the history of popular music and the work of key artists in the social, political and cultural contexts of the 20th and 21st centuries.
10:00 am
Lifestyle:
SAMPLE THE SCENE
You take a short walk at lunchtime to visit JustMusic – one of Berlin’s premier music stores – and spend your break browsing their six floors of instruments and equipment, and trying out some of their impressive guitar collection.
12:00 pm
Workshop:
BAND PERFORMANCE
At BIMM, music is all about collaboration. Every week you’ll join with fellow classmates to form an ensemble, showcasing not only your own personal guitar style on stage, but also how you can blend in with others.
3:00 pm
Live Scene:
TAKE IT TO THE STREETS
Perform unplugged alongside the Berlin Wall at East Side Music Days street music festival. You join over 150 fellow artists who take to the stage in front of a crowd of thousands.
7:00 pm
Where will I study
SPECIAL SURROUNDINGS
With industry-spec practice rooms and state-of-the-art guitar equipment on campus, plus everything you could ever need at the Noisy Store, BIMM Berlin provides a special setting for talented guitarists. You can even lay tracks down in Noisy Store’s fully-equipped recording studio.
What is Berlin Like?
Where To Live?
The college is set in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district, home to plenty of good-quality, affordable student accommodation. And with the area well-served by inexpensive and reliable public transport, you can take your pick of numerous other superb districts within a short commute.
Read more +What is the City like?
Berlin is a dynamic, modern and brilliantly affordable city, where rents are low, travel is cheap and even Europe’s finest nightlife doesn’t put too much of a dent in your budget. Comfortable living expenses here can be as low as €600 per month.
What is the music scene like?
There’s a reason BIMM came to Berlin. It is simply the epicentre of the European music industry, boasting rich history and heritage, a thriving, supportive musical community, and buzzing nightlife that few cities on earth can match.
FAQs
What equipment do I need to bring?
If you’re an instrumentalist, you’ll need to bring your guitar, bass or drum sticks with you. As with any college, you’ll also need the usual notebooks and pens. All the other kit (amplifiers, drum kits etc.), will be provided for you. If you require any special equipment for learning support needs, you can discuss this with us prior to your induction.
How many hours will I be studying, and what is the lesson timetable?
You can expect around 14 hours of teaching time per week, with lessons taking place Monday to Friday, between 9am and 6pm. However, your timetable won’t be finalised until just before your induction at the end of September. In addition to lesson time, there will be extra-curricular activities too – including tutorials, gigs, industry sessions and Masterclasses. Details will be given on induction.
How much of the course is performance based vs theoretical/academic?
Detailed information can be found in the Modules section of the course page here
I don’t understand music theory very well – is this a problem?
We do test for theory understanding at audition/assessment, but we’re only looking for a basic level of understanding – so don’t worry if it’s not your strong suit. Music theory is a mandatory module for the instrumental/songwriting course anyway, so it’s something you’ll learn along the way.
Where is the college, and can I come and see it?
We’re located at Warschauer Str, 70 A, 10243, Berlin. If you’d like to come and see us, we offer tours as part of our scheduled Open Days, or we can organise a tour with you on another suitable date. Please email [email protected] to book or enquire.
Are there any scholarships or bursaries available?
Scholarships and bursaries are announced each year in August. To apply for one, you need to have already applied for your course. For updated details on scholarships and bursaries, keep an eye on the BIMM Berlin website or our Facebook page.
Are there internships or work experience opportunities available while studying?
Work placements and internships will be available in your second and third year of study. The nature of these placements will depend on what’s available at the time via our industry connections, but students have previously enjoyed internships with the likes of EMI, Metropolis, Glastonbury Festival, The Great Escape, Atlantic Records, Riverman Management.
FAQs
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Q.What equipment do I need to bring?
If you’re an instrumentalist, you’ll need to bring your guitar, bass or drum sticks with you. As with any college, you’ll also need the usual notebooks and pens. All the other kit (amplifiers, drum kits etc.), will be provided for you. If you require any special equipment for learning support needs, you can discuss this with us prior to your induction.
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Q.How many hours will I be studying, and what is the lesson timetable?
You can expect around 14 hours of teaching time per week, with lessons taking place Monday to Friday, between 9am and 6pm. However, your timetable won’t be finalised until just before your induction at the end of September. In addition to lesson time, there will be extra-curricular activities too – including tutorials, gigs, industry sessions and Masterclasses. Details will be given on induction.
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Q.How much of the course is performance based vs theoretical/academic?
Detailed information can be found in the Modules section of the course page here
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Q.I don’t understand music theory very well – is this a problem?
We do test for theory understanding at audition/assessment, but we’re only looking for a basic level of understanding – so don’t worry if it’s not your strong suit. Music theory is a mandatory module for the instrumental/songwriting course anyway, so it’s something you’ll learn along the way.
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Q.Where is the college, and can I come and see it?
We’re located at Warschauer Str, 70 A, 10243, Berlin. If you’d like to come and see us, we offer tours as part of our scheduled Open Days, or we can organise a tour with you on another suitable date. Please email [email protected] to book or enquire.
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Q.Are there any scholarships or bursaries available?
Scholarships and bursaries are announced each year in August. To apply for one, you need to have already applied for your course. For updated details on scholarships and bursaries, keep an eye on the BIMM Berlin website or our Facebook page.
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Q.Are there internships or work experience opportunities available while studying?
Work placements and internships will be available in your second and third year of study. The nature of these placements will depend on what’s available at the time via our industry connections, but students have previously enjoyed internships with the likes of EMI, Metropolis, Glastonbury Festival, The Great Escape, Atlantic Records, Riverman Management.
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