Successful mentoring partnerships can, have and will continue to change lives.
They provide the structure and impetus needed for (both) participants to achieve continued growth and learning. While roles and responsibilities will differ, mentoring is a two-way relationship involving help, support, role-modelling, specialist advice and guidance - usually on the part of the mentor, in order to facilitate the achievement of the mentees' goals and help them to flourish creatively and professionally.
Interested in being mentored?
Participants in the Basingstoke Music Initiative mentoring scheme will be offered:
- A maximum of ten 1 hour mentoring sessions with experienced individuals from the music industry. Mentors may be established artists or bands to support the development of stagecraft and live work, industry experts on branding and digital distribution, or music business specialists. These sessions can be in person, delivered online or a combination of both.
- The opportunity to access free full days of weekend rehearsal space and evening rehearsal slots at Creation Space.
- Training opportunities (this may be in technical areas, vocal or instrument training, recording techniques etc)
- Access to equipment and instruments
- Automatic membership of a network of musicians and bands based in the region, with networking events and training opportunities.
- Ad hoc support and advice from RB Music Management
- In addition we will be programming 16 paid gigs per year, individuals or bands accessing the mentoring scheme will be automatically considered for these gig slots.
Interested in becoming a mentor?
We are looking for mentors from all genres of music and at all stages of their careers ; but you must have been working at a professional level in the industry for a minimum of three years.
While roles and responsibilities will differ, mentoring is a two-way relationship involving help, support, role modelling, specialist advice and guidance - usually on the part of the mentor, in order to facilitate the achievement of the mentees’ goals and to help them grow professionally.
Being a mentor is a paid opportunity and Mentors do not have to be based in Basingstoke as sessions can be conducted online, although at least one face to face session with your mentee is recommended.
Some of our current mentors
CORRIE DICK - MUSICIAN
Corrie is a Basingstoke/London based musician specialising in euphoric, sonically-conscious groove drumming. He has won no shortage of accolades for his drumming and album output; picking up BBC’s ‘Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year 2013’ prize, a Mercury Prize 2017 shortlist and Scottish Jazz Awards ‘Up and Coming Artist’ in 2012 to name but a few. Corrie has performed with a diversity of artists worldwide and holds a degree from Trinity Laban in jazz drumming.
Corrie has been teaching drums for around 15 years and his approach places the musical interests and drumming goals of each individual at the centre. Drawing from his experience as a professional musician and dedicated student of the drums, he is equipped to help mentees achieve a wide range of objectives. Whether it's playing at a local jam, writing drum parts to accentuate a song, reading drum scores or learning specific styles or songs; he take pride in supporting diverse areas of study and helping others to develop an enriched relationship with music, whatever that means to them. Find out more about Corrie.
Could a mentorship scheme be right for you?
Benefits of being a mentee
- Gain practical advice, encouragement and support
- Identify goals and establish a sense of direction and momentum
- Learn from the lived experience of others
- Develop your communication skills and expand your network
- Gain valuable insight to the next stage of your career
Benefits of being a mentor
- Increase self-reflection and encourage professional growth
- Reinforce your skillset and knowledge of your subject.
- Gain recognition for your skills and experience.
- Improve communication, leadership and management skills.
- Benefit from a sense of fulfilment and personal growth.
- Increase your confidence and motivation.
- Expand your network with new people and new ideas.
How to apply
Download the relevant information pack (mentee or mentor). Then get in touch and simply tell us about yourself and/or your band, what you feel like you would like help with, details of any previous gig experience, a sample of your music and what your ambitions are.
Mentee Information pack
Mentor Information pack
Contact us
Get in touch with the BMI team directly
