This unit introduces technical, interpretive and self-evaluation skills in music practice. Students are assisted in evaluating their technical, interpretative and improvisation skills. Students are instructed in a range of underpinning knowledge in general musicianship. Students are guided in setting goals, strategies, exercises and practice routines. A program of musical works is selected to present technical, improvisational and interpretive challenges. Students are introduced to the concept of functional music theory. Students are introduced to the safe operation of live music sound reinforcement and key elements of essential music software. Students are introduced to basic academic skills required for understanding the nature of musicology.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Academic Integrity is an integral part of University skills. All four Academic Integrity Modules must be successfully completed in order to pass the unit.
Reading, resources and materials (including repertoire playlists and real books) will be provided through VU Collaborate and/or links to library and other resources.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):