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ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES
EUROPE’S MOST CONNECTED
MUSIC COLLEGE
YOUR MUSIC CAREER STARTS HERE BIMM.CO.UK
03 BIMM INSTITUTE BRIGHTON
05 BIMM INSTITUTE BRISTOL
07 BIMM INSTITUTE LONDON
09 BIMM INSTITUTE MANCHESTER
11 BIMM INSTITUTE BERLIN
CONTENTS
All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practicing or performing.
SONGWRITINGVOCALS
Regardless of course level, we advise that you have the following equipment ready for the start of your course
Bass and lead
Tuner
Metronome/Metronome app (Pro Metronome)
Headphones and 1/4 jack input
Stationery & manuscript paper
Spare strings
Ear plugs
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Guitar and lead
Tuner
Metronome/Metronome app (Pro Metronome)
Headphones and 1/4 jack input
Stationery & manuscript paper
Spare strings
Ear plugs
Capo
Slide
Various plectrums
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
BIMM INSTITUTE BRIGHTON
MUSIC JOURNALISM
Laptop
Dictaphone or recording app on your phone. We recommend the Olympus VN-731PC Digital voice recorder
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
WWW.BIMM.CO.UK
Microphone and lead
Keyboard
Stationery and manuscript paper
Ear plugs
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Microphone and lead
Keyboard
Stationery and manuscript paper
Ear plugs
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
BASS
Sticks – several good quality pairs (7A-2B weight), brushes (wire retractable), hot rods, mallets etc., all in a stick bag.
Metronome – both a stand-alone one (such as a Korg MA30, Tama Rhythm Watch) and also iPhone apps (the Yamaha Clickstation app is a must).
Practice pad – one that you can use on its own – possibly on a stand.
Headphones and 1/4 jack input adapter – in ear monitor style (if possible) as well as over ear style – for click work, listening to music and using with the Roland electronic kits at BIMM.
Stationery and manuscript paper – always – no excuses! Also have a 2B pencil, ruler, Berol ‘italics’ pen (medium) and a good quality eraser.
Ear plugs
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
DRUMSGUITAR
Stationery
Ear plugs
SOUND PRODUCTION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
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MUSICPRODUCTION
BIMM INSTITUTE BRIGHTON
Computer
Audio Interface
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
Midi controller
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
WWW.BIMM.CO.UK
MUSICBUSINESS
Much as other students are required to bring in instruments and other items of personal equipment, BIMM Institute now recommends BA (Hon) in Music Business students also bring a laptop or iPad device with wireless capabilities in for in-class research and other tasks.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
EVENTMANAGEMENT
Much as other students are required to bring in instruments and other items of personal equipment, BIMM Institute now recommends BA (Hon) in Event Management students also bring a laptop or iPad device with wireless capabilities in for in-class research and other tasks. Event Management students are also required to produce and promote at least one assessed event of their own design during BA Y2 or BA Y3, which can incur additional costs.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Regardless of course level, we advise that you have the following equipment ready for the start of your course
All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practicing or performing.
04
BASS
VOCALS
BIMM INSTITUTE BRISTOL
WWW.BIMM.CO.UK
Bass and lead
Strap
Electronic tuner
Metronome/Metronome app (Guitar Toolkit is a great app that also includes a tuner)
Headphones and 1/4 jack input
Manuscript paper, pencils, erasers and pens
Spare strings
Ear plugs
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
DRUMS
Sticks – several good quality pairs (7A-2B weight), brushes (wire retractable), hot rods, mallets etc., all in a stick bag.
Metronome – both a stand-alone one (such as a Korg MA30, Tama Rhythm Watch) and also iPhone apps (the Yamaha Clickstation app is a must).
Practice pad – one that you can use on its own – possibly on a stand.
Headphones and 1/4 jack input adapter – in ear monitor style (if possible) as well as over ear style – for click work, listening to music and using with the Roland electronic kits at BIMM.
Stationery and manuscript paper – always – no excuses! Also have a 2B pencil, ruler, Berol ‘italics’ pen (medium) and a good quality eraser.
Ear plugs
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
GUITAR
Guitar and lead
Tuner
Metronome/Metronome app (Pro Metronome)
Stationery and manuscript paper
Spare strings
Ear plugs
Plectrums
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
SONGWRITING
Guitar or keyboard, microphone and lead, notebooks and A4 pads
Recording equipment (Garageband, 4- track retro cassette machine, i Phone, etc.); just something to record on, day or night
Ideas
Ear plugs
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Microphone and lead
Headphones and 1/4 jack input
Stationery and manuscript paper
Keyboard
Ear plugs
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Regardless of course level, we advise that you have the following equipment ready for the start of your course
All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practicing or performing.
05
BIMM INSTITUTE BRISTOL
WWW.BIMM.CO.UK
MUSIC PRODUCTION
MUSIC BUSINESS
Much as other students are required to bring in instruments and other items of personal equipment, BIMM Institute now recommends BA (Hon) in Music Music Industry Management also bring a laptop or iPad device with wireless capabilities in for in-class research and other tasks.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Much as other students are required to bring in instruments and other items of personal equipment, BIMM Institute now recommends BA (Hon) in Event Management students also bring a laptop or iPad device with wireless capabilities in for in-class research and other tasks. Event Management students are also required to produce and promote at least one assessed event of their own design during BA Y2 or BA Y3, which can incur additional costs.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Computer
Audio Interface
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
Midi controller
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Regardless of course level, we advise that you have the following equipment ready for the start of your course
All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practicing or performing.
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All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practicing or performing. Student discount is available from our endorsees Read Audio.
BASS
BIMM INSTITUTE LONDON
WWW.BIMM.CO.UK
DRUMS GUITAR
Bass and lead
Tuner
Metronome / Metronome App (Pro Metronome)
Headphones & 1/4 jack input
Stationary & manuscript paper
Spare strings
Ear plugs
Sibelius (Avid)
Logic Pro X (Apple)
Transcribe (Seventh String Software)
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Sticks and brushes
Practice pad
Headphones & 1/4 jack input
Metronome / Metronome App (Pro Metronome)
Ear plugs
Note pad & stationary
Sibelius (Avid)
Logic Pro X (Apple)
Transcribe (Seventh String Software)
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Guitar and lead
Tuner
Metronome/Metronome app (Pro Metronome)
Headphones & 1/4 jack input
Stationery & manuscript paper
Spare strings
Ear plugs
Capo
Slide
Various plectrums
Sibelius (Avid)
Logic Pro X (Apple)
Transcribe (Seventh String Software)
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Regardless of course level, we advise that you have the following equipment ready for the start of your course
VOCALS
Microphone and lead
Manuscript book & notepad
Stationary
Keyboard
Ear plugs
Headphones & 1/4 jack input
Access to computer & internet
Recording device (Although not compulsory, it would also be beneficial to have a smartphone or iPad)
Sibelius (Avid)
Logic Pro X (Apple)
Transcribe (Seventh String Software)
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
MUSIC BUSINESS MUSIC PRODUCTION
Stationary & notepad
Access to a computer/tablet with Wi-Fi capability for use in lectures
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Manuscript book & notepad
Good quality Headphones & 1/4 jack input
Earplugs
Access to computer
External hard drive
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
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BIMM INSTITUTE LONDON
WWW.BIMM.CO.UK
Regardless of course level, we advise that you have the following equipment ready for the start of your course
SONGWRITING
A very hard-wearing writing pad
Metronome/Metronome App (Pro Metronome)
Recording equipment (Garageband, 4–track retro cassette machine, iPhone etc); just something to record on day or night
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Stationary & notepad
Access to a computer/tablet with Wi-Fi capability for use in lectures
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
MUSIC JOURNALISM
Laptop
Dictaphone or recording app on your phone. We recommend the Olympus VN-731PC Digital voice recorder
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practicing or performing. Student discount is available from our endorsees Read Audio.
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Bass and lead
Tuner
Metronome/Metronome app (Pro Metronome)
Headphones and 1/4 jack input
Stationery & manuscript paper
Spare strings
Ear plugs
All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practicing or performing.
BIMM INSTITUTE MANCHESTER
WWW.BIMM.CO.UK
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Sticks – several good quality pairs (7A-2B weight), brushes (wire retractable), hot rods, mallets etc., all in a stick bag.
Metronome – both a stand-alone one (such as a Korg MA30, Tama Rhythm Watch) and also iPhone apps (the Yamaha Clickstation app is a must).
Practice pad – one that you can use on its own – possibly on a stand.
Headphones and 1/4 jack input adapter – in ear monitor style (if possible) as well as over ear style – for click work, listening to music and using with the Roland electronic kits at BIMM.
Stationery and manuscript paper – always – no excuses! Also have a 2B pencil, ruler, Berol ‘italics’ pen (medium) and a good quality eraser.
Ear plugs
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
SONGWRITINGVOCALS
Microphone and lead
Keyboard
Stationery and manuscript paper
Ear plugs
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Microphone and lead
Keyboard
Stationery and manuscript paper
Ear plugs
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
MUSIC JOURNALISM
Laptop
Dictaphone or recording app on your phone. We recommend the Olympus VN-731PC Digital voice recorder
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
BASS DRUMS
Regardless of course level, we advise that you have the following equipment ready for the start of your course
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Computer
Audio Interface
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
Midi controller
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Guitar and lead
Tuner
Metronome/Metronome app (Pro Metronome)
Headphones and 1/4 jack input
Stationery & manuscript paper
Spare strings
Ear plugs
Capo
Slide
Various plectrums
GUITAR
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
09
BIMM INSTITUTE MANCHESTER
WWW.BIMM.CO.UK
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Much as other students are required to bring in instruments and other items of personal equipment, BIMM Institute now recommends BA (Hon) in Event Management students also bring a laptop or iPad device with wireless capabilities in for in-class research and other tasks. Event Management students are also required to produce and promote at least one assessed event of their own design during BA Y2 or BA Y3, which can incur additional costs.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Regardless of course level, we advise that you have the following equipment ready for the start of your course
MUSICBUSINESS
Much as other students are required to bring in instruments and other items of personal equipment, BIMM Institute now recommends BA (Hon) in Music Business students also bring a laptop or iPad device with wireless capabilities in for in-class research and other tasks.
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
LIVE SOUND ENGINEERING AND TOUR MANAGEMENT
Stationery
Ear plugs
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practicing or performing.
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All students are strongly advised to wear ear protection when in class, practicing or performing.
GUITAR
MUSIC BUSINESS
DRUMS
SONGWRITING
BASS
VOCALS
WWW.BIMM-INSTITUTE.DE
BIMM INSTITUTE BERLIN
Bass and lead
Strap
Electronic tuner
Metronome/Metronome app (Guitar Toolkit is a great app that also includes a tuner)
Headphones and 1/4 jack input
Manuscript paper, pencils, erasers and pens
Spare strings
Ear plugs
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Headphones and 1/4 jack input
Stationery and manuscript paper
Ear plugs
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Sticks / Brushes / Hot Rods / Beaters
Practice pad
Headphones and 1/4 jack input adaptor
Metronome/Metronome app (Pro Metronome)
Stationery and manuscript paper
Ear plugs
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Your book of lyrics and chord charts to support your arrangements
Stationery and manuscript paper
Recording equipment (Garageband, 4–track retro cassette machine, iPhone etc); just something to record on day or night.
Ear plugs (basic foam ear plugs will be provided if you forget)
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Guitar and lead
Tuner
Metronome/Metronome app (Pro Metronome)
Headphones and 1/4 jack input
Stationery and manuscript paper
Spare strings
Ear plugs
Plectrums
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Computer with Word and Excel (or equivalent) programmes
Stationery
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
Regardless of course level, we advise that you have the following equipment ready for the start of your course
MUSIC PRODUCTION
Manuscript book & notepad
Headphones & 1/4 jack input
Earplugs
Access to computer
External hard drive
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
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