First Week of Classes

Heyy everyone!

My first week of classes is over! I'm sad, kind of. Not sure what to do until Monday afternoon!

They went pretty well. They all explained what to expect, and we got to see just how much work it's going to be. I understand that no, we don't have tests every week and it's not as "intensive" as a Science or Business degree, however, the stressful part in Bachelor of Popular Music, is that there ISN'T tests every week. There is hardly a "guideline" for anything, which will be the best part and the worst part at the same time. Here's an example: In one of my classes there are 2 assignments, one worth 40% and the other, 60%. So it's not like in business where I had the chance to fail the first half but do well in the second and still get a good mark. With these classes it's pretty much hit or miss.

But I'm excited.

Yesterday I met this girl, Leah. We randomly started chatting on a couch waiting for our "Master Class" to begin. Turns out we're going to collaborate! Woo-hoo! I told her I was interested in doing something Evanescence-esque, even though I've mostly been acoustic thus far. She was down and we're going to get together soon to hash out a plan.

This Master Class is also very cool. Every year of BMP students get together in one theater and we're taught a random lecture by guest speakers. Also, at the beginning of each class, which is once a week, the students get the floor to plug a gig, ask for assistance in a song, or just general questions. It's a really pleasant environment. In this class we'll also have to write a journal about each session - that will be super easy for me.

In my first class of the week, we learned of an assignment due in 3 weeks. It's a video assignment about us, our lives, and how music fits in. I've created a new Youtube account just for my music and things that I will be creating while I'm in this program... so you can look forward to a link in the next few weeks of my finished video (No music, just a personal thing).

In another class, we're learning how to work the equipment, how to record and edit and all that fancy stuff. Thankfully I was able to choose a slightly slower-paced class since I know diddly squat about this. I've booked my first hour of studio time (we're allowed 50 hours a semester) on Sunday at noon. I plan to just go in and fool around with our instructor's tracks. Don't worry, he told us to do that. "Touch anything! Hit buttons. Turn things on, up, off, down, whatever. You can't blow anything up, so just get the hang of it and familiarize yourself with it." And that's what I plan to do.

I have a VERY general idea of what does what because I watched Andrew "mix" my recordings for the audition CD. Hopefully that will give my memory enough of a jog so I won't be going "durrrrr" the whole time. But! It's a learning experience either way.

Other than that, there isn't much to say.. I've condensed this week pretty quickly, but then again, it's only been 3 days. Maybe I'll venture out and buy a fan... it's freaking hot here!!

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