The following pieces were part of an assignment of the Music Journalism module at Leeds College of Music. This type of written work is expected as part of studying Music at Degree level, and spans across pathways of Jazz, Classical, Pop, Production etc. The content includes a news piece and an opinion piece, as well as an artist feature and a gig review.

Leeds Conservatoire (formerly Leeds College of Music) is well known for its practical facilities, from practice rooms to bands rooms and mixing studios to recording studios. There are performance spaces of various sizes.

Leeds is home to a lot of musicians. Having an established music conservatoire right in the centre, music students who graduate become music professionals without the access to rehearsal rooms they had during their studies. Where do they go now?

The Leeds music scene is vibrant and active, with a strong community of both performers and engaging audiences. Read more to find out where they hang out.

Ever wondered about how perfect a product needs to be before being published? However, there is always going to be a time limit. This is my view on how to allocate resources and effort when creating anything.

This is an interesting idea which I have always followed with regards to networking and getting work as a musician. Not only does this apply to the performer in the live industry, but to other areas such as recording and teaching in education.

This is a practice routine that I use in preparation for exams or auditions, which I found helpful so far and has proven to be effective in getting me good results.

The average price of a music lesson varies from place to place, and is constantly changing. Regardless of the time and location, here are the few things which you should be aware of when looking at offers from potential teachers.

There are a handful of music shops in Leeds which are within walking distance. They offer a wide range of guitars and accessories, from jack leads to straps. Take a look at where you should visit next time you’re in town!