Feature article: Services for musicians in Leicester

Some of the resources, services and agencies available to musicians, bands, singers and soloists in Leicester

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Punch music

Vocal coaching

After nearly damaging my voice beyond repair and finding gigs increasingly hard work, i have learned some career saving techniques to preserve and warm up the vocal chords. It is my intention to share this information to anyone who wants to find some consistency with their singing. Better range. More power. No worries. Half price rates £10 for the hour session.

Calder McLaughlin - contact him on Facebook

Mastering Service

Martyn Storey writes:

I'm sure not many bands can afford mastering (or know what it is, most people draw a blank when I mention it!), and for the most part people in the studios do a quick "master" but do not understand the process, which means the music does not necessarily sound better or even mastered. I have been doing mastering with a great Mastering Engineer and have learnt a lot over the last year and with my move into to Professional Audio Engineer/Producer, keeping mastering as a skill is very helpful. So I thought I could help out some local bands/artists to get my portfolio up a bit.

Martyn Storey on MySpace

Local Radio Stations for Leicester that play bands

BBC Radio Leicester

Demon FM

Heart FM East Midlands

Mubla - music made in front of you. Now this really is cool. Rob and Kal

Leicester Music Scene

Local web site with lots of information about bands, artists, shows and services to the music industry

Stayfree Music

Seven fully equipped rehearsal rooms with prices ranging from £6.50 to £12.00 per hour. 10% NUS discount, Monday to Saturday. 20% NUS discount all day Sunday. Other discounts available - see web site for details. Now at new premises: 2 - 4 Frog Island, LE3 5AG. Tel: 0116 223 0303.

Vocal Tech

The Academy of Voice Training and Stage Performance. Located in the city centre, Vocal Tech is the ultimate singing school for both young people and adults. Vocal training is provided in a wide range of genres. Visit the Vocal Tech web site to find out more about their wide range of services.

Musical Instruments

Sheehans Music on London Road.

The Convolution Rooms

Top class recording studios, Rehearsal Rooms and PA rental services, located in Earl Shilton, between Leicester Forest East and Hinckley.

Arts for Young People

Youth Arts Leicestershire is for young people between the ages of 5 and 25 working in the Performing Arts, continuity and progression of experience are qualities that Youth Arts values as the key to the growth of genuine understanding and skills.

Visit the Charnwood Arts web site

Leicester African Caribbean Arts Forum

For all things African and Caribbean in the arts and music. See the LACAF web site

Instrument tuition

Leicestershire County Council's information page on instrument teaching

Recording Studios

Greg's Music Room - PA Hire and Studio

Park Farm Studios, run by Jamie Ward from the band Kyte.

Leicester Audio - check them on myspace

To add your service to this page, contact Arts in Leicestershire

Business

Creative Leicestershire - business services