Calling the tune: breaking into music journalism

Always wanted to see your name in print? This workshop will cover how to turn your musical opinions into a review, how to conduct an interview without anyone walking out – and how to approach titles to get your first commission.

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Key course information

Date
04/03/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £47^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HJ040

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Writing on rock and pop music for music magazines like NME or Q, online music sites like Salon or The Quietus and for the music sections of local and national newspapers.

What topics will we cover?

- the current state of the music business and the media’s role within it
- how to approach music titles
- how to write an album review
- how to write a live or club review
- how to conduct an interview; how to structure and write a feature
- writing to length, “clean copy” and deadlines.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

Write a review or feature of sufficient quality for submission to a music title or newspaper music page; understand how the music media works.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Nothing essential, but feel free to bring along a music feature you particularly enjoyed and we will try and analyse what makes it work. Students could also bring examples of their own writing (not longer than 250 words for an album review or 500 words for a live review).

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.