Drum clinic, private lessons and a master class with John Favicchia and Mike Sorrentino

Nottingham music school, MLC-Academy presents a weekend of world class drum clinics and master classes with two of New York’s finest session players!

John Favicchia is one of today’s top players, New York-based John Favicchia has performed and/or recorded with such greats as Steve Khan, Tony Levin, Chieli Minucci, Lonnie Plaxico, John Benitez, Harvie S, Larry Coryell, Dean Brown, Rachel Z, Chris Geith, Laco Deczi, Mike Pope, John Benitez, Steve Adelson and Bob Malach. His band Dharma All Stars blends various styles into a powerful blast of fusion. His debut, World Time, earned rave reviews and was a Top 10 Critics Pick of the Year in Jazziz Magazine.

Mike Sorrentino has toured and/or recorded with Ritchie Blackmore, Joe Lynn Turner, Drive She Said, James Fox, and many more. A top player in New York’s Broadway circles, he also does many recording sessions for producers around the world from his own studio. He is also the director of Hudson Music’s Teacher Integration Program (TIP). As a globally sought after teacher, he has helped thousands of players around the world elevate their drumming skills.

Drum clinic
Friday 1st October, 8pm at The Central, Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham.
FREE.

Master class
Saturday 2nd October, 11am £20 per person (limited to 20 students)

Private lessons
Saturday 2nd October, 2-5pm £30 per person per hour (only 6 places available)

Tickets available online at mlc-academy.com or by calling 0115 941 7493.

MLC-Academy LIVE!

MLC-Academy resumes its monthly live student and teacher showcase at the Jamcafe in Nottingham!

The event is free but places are limited due to the size of Jamcafe. See your MLC teacher or Jamcafe for further details!

House band...
Jack Atherton - Drums
Kirsty Proctor - Guitar

Featuring....
Moses - Bass
Brett Wales - Piano

Guest performances from students and MLC teachers.

MLC-Academy: LIVE! Tuesday 21st September, 9pm. FREE!

Fuzz Fest

Fuzzfest – A weekend of gigs and guitar clinics designed to engage both existing and budding musicians alike by showcasing both Nottingham’s thriving live music scene together with the products and services on offer by Hockley based retail business, Fuzz Guitar Boutique and music school, MLC-Academy.

Friday 17th September – Fuzzfest gig extravaganza: Old Angel, Lee Rosy’s, Nottingham Boat Club and Britannia Club. See posters in-store and Fuzz and MLC-Academy for further information. Tickets cost £2.50 per person*

Lee Rosy’s concert line-up

MLC-Academy presents a night of smooth jazz and cool grooves!

Kirsty Proctor | Tom Pottage | Robin Bedford
Brett Wales | Karl Bingham | Jack Atherton

Saturday 18th September – 10-5pm, a day of clinics at Fuzz, the Old Angel and the Nash hospitality suite. Follow this link to find out more.

Sign up and save – Members of the MLC-Academy team will be on-hand throughout the day to answer any questions you may have about starting music lessons or indeed furthering your learning experience. Sign up on the day and save as MLC will have savings available of several on its programmes including private lessons, the Halloween Ball, MLC-Sessions, Advance guitar course and more!

*Ticket price redeemable against any accessory purchase over £6.00 at Fuzz only on 18th September 2010. Ticket price also redeemable against music books ordered online at MLC-Academy.com. Simply quote “mlcfuzzfest“ in the coupon box. Minimum spend of £9.99 required. Online coupon expires 30th September 2010 and is limited to items within MLC-Select.