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If you’re looking to transform your playing then the guitar department is the right place to be. Whether you play in church or the secular circuit the course will challenge and inspire you.

You will be taught techniques, styles, lead approaches, and theory all with the view to make you the most versatile and accomplished player you can be.

The guitar room is packed with amps and effects ready for you to get stuck in.

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Other elements of the course include:

Biblical Studies
The Bible Course will firm the foundations of your faith as well as enable you to know more of God. You will discover more of God’s purposes and their fulfillment through history, explore themes central to scripture, and discuss God’s word and its application to your own life. You will cover the practical aspects of leading worship, drawing on God as your inspiration.


Additional Studies
In addition to the musical and biblical content of the year, you will be kept busy with:

Live playing workshops: Full band sessions honing skills for performance and worship band settings.

Recording projects: Learn studio skills and record tracks in our Pro Tools studio.

Songwriting: Lyrical and musical writing techniques that will enhance your songwriting.

Open counselling: Weekly sessions with tutors to work through the current week's assignments.

Swap Shop: An opportunity to teach or learn a second instrument.

Summer missions: Put theory into practice as Nexus students support mission work around the world.

P.A. foundations: A practical look at the basic principles of live sound in a variety of musical scenarios.


Electives
Want more? Choose any of these:

Instrument: Not had enough yet? Learn further techniques, classic tracks, signature sounds and player profiles.

Music Technology: If you’re into loops, programming and sequencing then this is the elective for you. Taught in our amazing state-of-the-art music tech suite, you will use the software that the pros use, giving you invaluable hands on experience.

Further Biblical Studies: If you want to dig even deeper into God's word then this is the ideal opportunity.

Teaching Skills: Thinking about teaching? This elective will highlight the relevant skills you need to start and succeed.

 

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Timetable

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Accommodation
Hanging out with friends and musicians is a huge part of your year, which explains why the majority of our students choose to be placed in houses with other Nexus students.

Nexus has great relationships with landlords who provide us with accommodation for our students. The houses are of a high standard and are all within walking distance of the school.

You are of course free to find your own accommodation if you wish.



Fees
The first year fees are £3700.00 (subject to increase) for the full year. This includes all tuition fees, studio time and curriculum material.

On the first day of term we will require a payment of £1234, then either:

a) two equal payments of £1234, on the first day of the two subsequent terms; or

b) by setting up a standing order for 9 payments of £274 per month.
This does not include accommodation, travel and living expenses, and consumables such as sticks and strings.