As part of Leeds Conservatoire’s global outlook, representatives from the institution recently visited Shanghai Conservatory of Music and Xinghai Conservatory of Music.
Craig and Jiani with Xinghai Conservatory of Music students
Head of Music Production and Events, Craig Golding, delivered a masterclass at both institutions titled From Concept to Product: SogoRock in 24 Hours. He highlighted the high calibre of teaching at Leeds Conservatoire and shared work by some of our alumni, which was very well received. The masterclasses also prompted excellent questions about music technology and thoughtful perspectives on AI in music. It was encouraging to see so many creative-minded students from China engaging with these topics.
Craig Golding
Craig has worked at the conservatoire for over 20 years, and his teaching specialisms have included studio recording and production, and song production. He has worked with and recorded a variety of artists and ensembles, is a classically trained musician, and has delivered papers on the subject of music production at both national and international conferences. Craig’s more recent research focus has been the use of augmented reality to enhance teaching within the recording studio environment.
Craig and Jiani with Shanghai Conservatory of Music students
Reflecting on the visits, Craig said: “It has been a real honour to visit the Xinghai Conservatory of Music and Shanghai Conservatory of Music in person. The masterclass was a great opportunity to share the musical talent we have at Leeds Conservatoire alongside the collaborative nature of our students and the work/projects they undertake with the teaching staff. The case study included music produced and recorded in Leeds Conservatoire’s studios by a mix of students across three different degree areas and four different nationalities.”
Jiani Yang
Jiani Yang, Senior International Recruitment Officer and China Lead, added: “This was a fantastic opportunity to nurture and strengthen our partnerships with conservatoires back in China. We were also delighted to meet a variety of talented female producers. Moving forward, I hope to work with Craig and the wider team to explore ways of encouraging more international female producers to join Leeds Conservatoire and enter the industry.”
