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January 2019

Jan 18

Monday Music: Not Quite the Blues

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I must say, coming in on a Monday morning to a nightclub is not something I’d expect to do.  But here I am sitting under some giant glitter-balls and chandeliers, with a good hot chocolate.  Instead of the normal “how was your weekend?” Lisa and Deborah talk about the future of the School of Music, surrounded by excited students and tutors alike.  The school is on the hunt for a venue in Manchester. But The Platform, a club and cafe in the heart of Northampton, is a hard venue to match. Five cohorts of students have mixed, danced, and lit-up the club with their sound and energy.  With the next group sign-ups on the 14th February, the tutors are no doubt excited about what this next class will bring.  Truly, this course has unearthed some real talent, from the two apprentices the school has been working with now, to the up-and-coming artists, such as Adrianna (who will be performing in Wales with Lisa Lashes on March 2nd!).   More than that, it has changed lives.  Students have noticed their confidence growing through our positive atmosphere, and have made some real friends who will last a lifetime.  The most complaints we’ve…

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Jan 10

Future Heroes Ep. 6: Thomas Kraft

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Welcome to the next episode of Future Heroes!  This week, we are featuring break-out artist Thomas Kraft. In September 2018, Thomas Kraft signed up to Lisa Lashes School of Music, having never DJ’ed before. Several months later, with the help of the school and tutors, as well as some hard work from him, he is well on his way to launching his DJ career. Originally born and raised in Romania, Thomas is now established in the UK.  Having always been passionate about music, he first discovered electronic music in 2006 while listening and digging for new music.  He attended multiple party’s and events in the Romanian underground scene, following and supporting local artists and labels such as [a:rpia:r], Barac, Mihigh, Cezar, and many more.  This is where Thomas draws his musical inspiration from. We would describe his style as Minimal, with a hint of Deep House and Dub Techno, and the distinctive tracks he plays are meant to create a peaceful and powerful rhythmic atmosphere. If you like his music, you can support him by liking and sharing his set. Enjoy! If you’ve never DJ’ed before, and are curious about the decks, why not read our blog by a visitor of…

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Jan 10

This is where the music happens

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Bethany McTrustery went to The Platform to experience a day in the life of a Lisa Lashes School of Music student… There’s something about sitting in a nightclub during the day.  No lights. No audience. But music so loud you can feel it rattling in your bones.  A track created by the students of Lisa Lashes School of Music is playing. You feel your head start bobbing, your heart start thumping. This is where the music happens. It’s easy to forget that artists and groups such as David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, and Laidback Luke have all started in the same place as these students. But they did. And these students are all learning to dream big. They are being taught how to create a social media presence, how to set up their own party, and of course, how to produce music. Words can’t capture the spirit and atmosphere in the club, but I’m going to do my best to convey it to you. In one room, students are shown the importance of platforms such as Twitter and Instagram. Their Christmas homework is to construct a CV, and rather than being frustrated at this arduous task, they are excited to…

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