北京迷笛音乐学校是经北京市海淀区教委批准注册的中国第一所现代音乐学校。早在1993年初学校成立之时，就确立了鲜明的办学宗旨：传播艺术的、人文的现代音乐理论，教育推广精湛的现代音乐演绎技法。
　　现代音乐涵盖了从上世纪初发展而来的布鲁斯、爵士、摇滚、流行、拉丁、乡村、FUNK、FUSION等多种音乐类型以及由她们衍生出来的纷繁多样的各种风格的音乐。

虽然从现代音乐的诞生到发展至今，她们汲取了大量优秀的欧洲古典音乐及世界上各民族传统音乐的营养，但作为一种“新”的音乐体系，她早已是独立且成熟的了。所以，在现代音乐的启蒙、教学及训练方面，都必须要分析研究她的风格特性，遵循她自身的学习与实践的规律。所以说迷笛能被称为中国最好的专业的现代音乐学校，就是由她的教学体系所保证并决定的。

一、有计划、有步骤的教学体系

　　迷笛的两年制教学体系旨在全面扎实地培养并提升学生在以下领域的专业水平：音乐理论、听音视奏、风格技巧、节奏律动、即兴训练、配器合奏及对音乐设备的掌控（包括音响调音和音乐电脑等公共必修课）。

第一学年第一学期要求各专业学员务必学好传统的音乐理论及和声基础并着重强调各专业基本功的入门学习，开设布鲁斯音乐、爵士乐历史课，让学生系统地了解并赏析现代音乐诞生与发展的脉络；开设拉丁音乐欣赏及拉丁舞公共课（至毕业），特别加强对学生的节奏律动感的训练与培养，全面丰富学生在身心上的音乐感知能力。开设英语公共选修课（至毕业），为学生提供优秀的外籍教师。第一学年第二学期进入研习各专业演奏、演唱技巧及音乐理论的中级阶段，此阶段着重通过尝试演奏布鲁斯音乐来提高学员的即兴能力，并开始尝试简单的合奏练习吉他、贝司专业增设爵士基础课，为第二学年的深入研习打下和声理论基础。第二学年第一学期是学员迈入专业领域的重要阶段，通过对各种音乐风格的学 习与尝试，逐步确定自己的发展方向，同时开设合奏、配器课程，要求所有学生自组乐队，进入最“迷人”的合奏阶段。第二学年第二学期将开设大量的合奏、配器、爵士即兴课程，在实践中提高水平。同时为提高学生对音乐制作设备的掌控，而开设了音响调音及音乐电脑制作等公共必修课。由音乐出品人、经纪人、制作人、录音师、编辑、企划及发行人讲授音乐工程中的运作规则，为学员今后的音乐实践作好准备。

二、优秀的教师与教材是现代音乐教学的重要保障

　　经过九年的探索与实践，学校以严谨、科学的办学态度邀请并拥有了一支雄厚的师资队伍──学校主讲教师来自芸集北京的最著名的摇滚、布鲁斯、爵士乐队的优秀乐手（包括国外乐手），其扎实的理论基础和丰富的实践经验为学校的教学质量提供了坚实可靠的保障。目前各专业的主要教师有：

　　主任讲师：杨峰(重金属吉他)、赵卫(作曲吉他)、龙隆(合奏与配器)、李杰(布鲁斯吉他)、刘玥(爵士吉他)、郭智勇(和弦吉他)、顾忠山「美籍」(爵士吉它)、黄勇(贝司)、袁波(贝司)、刘文泰「美国」(贝司/合奏)、陆勋(鼓)、赵年(鼓)、陆庭泉(萨克斯)、夏佳(爵士钢琴)、克里斯多夫(Christophe)「法国」(爵士合奏/爵士钢琴)、蓝斯(Lance)「美国」(爵士小号/合奏)、瑞•布鲁(Ray Blue)「美国」(爵士合奏)、蔡爽(古典钢琴)、杰西卡(Jessica Meider)「美国」(流行与爵士演唱)、左佳(和声/节奏与律动)、赵思童(乐理及视唱练耳)、虞洋(音乐电脑作曲)、郭劲刚(音响调音及录音制作)。

　　除了各专业的主任讲师以外，迷笛还聘请了大批现代音乐界著名乐手作为客座教师，力图使学生从不同音乐风格中汲取更丰富的知识和技法，从不同角度得到更切实的提高。1997年，经国家外国专家局、北京市政府外事办公室、市教委外事处、市公安局外管处四家单位联合审查并授予了迷笛学校聘请外国专家执教的资格。

　　系统优秀的教材在任何教学体系都是极其重要的。迷笛九年来不断地引进、翻译、更新教材。根据已设立的教学纲要，迷笛陆续翻译了十余套教材；理查德·丹尼尔斯的《布鲁斯吉它理论与实践》、特洛伊·斯特提那的《重金属电吉它教程》、约翰·斯考菲尔德的《爵士FUNK吉它》、丹·迪恩的《电贝司教程新编》、彼得·马加狄尼的《学打架子鼓》、杰米·伊伯索德的《爵士即兴合奏——吉它、贝司、鼓、键盘》和《小调布鲁斯》、索姆·大卫·玛森的《即兴乐手的听音训练》、史蒂夫·西尔的《如何为架子鼓调音》等著作。按照各专业的课程进度及教师要求，学校还通过选择复印的方式为学生提供百余种不同风格类型的辅助教学资料。

三、良好的校风及学习生活条件鼓励学生自创前途

　　迷笛校园占地面积30亩，包括办公教学楼、宿舍楼、专业数字录音棚及20亩种满果树的绿化教学排练区，内含大演奏厅、国内设备一流的各专业教室。为确保每一位学员有充足和高效的自修时间，建立了100余间独立的琴房、鼓房及大小排练室，并为每位
吉它、贝司专业的学生配备练习音箱。不同专业的学生可进行全天候互不干扰的课后练习。新校址紧邻北京著名的香山旅游风景区及北京植物园，四面由600亩果园及绿地环抱，风景如画。校门外即北京西五环路，有多趟公交车直达市中心。
迷笛还积极参与国内外的现代音乐交流活动，为每一位学生争取更多的观摩机会。迷笛与众多外国驻华使馆的文化处建立了长期友好稳固的合作关系，每年都有十余次来北京访问演出的优秀现代音乐家及乐队经文化处的联系安排来到迷笛进行讲学、演出及文化交流活动，同时还通过多种渠道邀请国外优秀的音乐家来迷笛做中短期的驻校讲学。

　　基于迷笛对现代音乐教育所进行的不懈努力，美国著名的美樱国际音乐出版公司（《GUITAR》杂志的出版者）为迷笛学校设立了专项奖学金，专门用于每学期期末授予由学校评选出的品学兼优的学员。此外，北京蓝摇乐器公司也为学校每期品学兼优的学生提供“蓝摇奖学金”；北京廖氏制琴公司也以实物奖学金的形式为每期的优秀学员颁发高质量的手工吉它或贝司，以资鼓励。
预计从今年9月开始，北京迷笛音乐学校将与澳大利亚北墨尔本学院(NMIT)实施周密的合作办学计划，由此北京迷笛音乐学校的毕
业生将获得澳大利亚国家承认的现代音乐专业文凭，这将是中国现代音乐教育发展的一个里程碑！现代音乐的传播与教育工作在我国还是一项年轻的事业，年轻就意味着底子薄、缺少经验，但同时也赋予了实践者以学习、探索和进步的乐趣。我们在引进和借鉴国外现代音乐教学的丰富经验与内容的同时，更应记住鲁迅先生在《拿来主义》一文中所教诲的：“我们要运用脑髓，放开眼光，自己拿来！……然而首先要沉着、勇猛、有辨别、不自私。没有拿来的，人不能成为新人；没有拿来的，文艺不能成为新文艺。”在新的世纪刚刚到来的时候，迷笛的现代音乐教育已经在中国开花结果了。

 

The Beijing Midi School of MusicRegistered with the Education Committee of Beijing's Haidian District, the Beijing Midi School of Music is the first school in China devoted to modern music. Upon the school's establishment in 1993, its mission was decided: To promote an artistic and humanistic theory of modern music while offering students classes is advanced musical techniques. The definition of modern music covers the genres that have developed since the beginning of last century - blues, jazz, rock, pop, Latin, country, funk, fusion and the various styles that derived from them. Since its birth, modern music has been absorbing a great deal from European classical music and the traditional music of all of the nations in the world. However, as "new" music, it has already achieved independence and maturity. As a result, the study of modern music must encompass an analysis of its styles and characteristics, and students must obey its rules of study and practice. Because of the school's innovative approach, we guarantee that we are China's best professional school of modern music. An Intensive, Proven Teaching System Before joining Midi's two-year (1200-hour) program, students participate in a year-long prepatory course. During this year, the students of all departments acquire basic skills in and knowledge of modern and traditional music as well as English language learning. Through comprehensive and strict training, the two-year program at Midi aims at promoting the professional levels of students in music theory, ear training and sight reading, style and technique, rhythm, improvisation, arrangement, ensemble playing and production (including sound engineering and computer courses). In the first semester of the first year, students of all departments are required to study traditional music theory and basic harmony, as well as a host of other basic skills. Courses include a history of jazz and blues, which provides the students with an understanding of the birth and development of modern music; Latin music and Latin dance (a compulsory course throughout the two-year program), which reinforces the students' sense of rhythm and adds a layer of sensibility to students' approaches to music. There is also a compulsory English language course taught by foreign teachers. The second semester of the first year sees an expansion of the study and research of technique, singing and music theory across genres. In this phase the students focus on the blues in order to develop their improvisation skills. Simple ensemble playing also begins during this period. An additional course - basic jazz theory - is set for students majoring in guitar and bass, preparing them for an indepth study of harmony in the second year. In the first semester of the second year, students decide upon their area of concentration by studying a wide range of music styles. The courses in ensemble work are conducted at this time, and students are required to form their own groups, entering the most "fascinating" phase of their study. Ensemble work is intensified in the following semester with courses in arrangement and jazz improvisation in order to upgrade students' practical skills. Compulsory courses in sound engineering and computerised music are also conducted to promote the students' understanding and abilities in the control of production equipment. Music publishers, producers, agents, recording engineers, editors, promoters and distributors visit the classroom, giving students the chance to learn first-hand from professionals in the music industry. Beginning in September of 2003, the Midi School established a partnership with the Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT), which has the largest and professional contemporary music and jazz department in Australia. We will use 30 per cent of their courses and invite their teachers to visit, allowing second-year students to benefit from their approach to modern music teaching. In accordance with NMIT's course outline, our revised program consists of both lectures and practical classes. Year 1 - Full-time PA740 Addressing Copyright Issues PA741 Music Industry Overview PA742 Music Industry Application PA743 Simple Musical Accompaniment PA744 Onstage Skills PA745 Improvisation PA746 Performance Evaluation PA747 Ensemble Work PA748 Critical Listening PA749 Computerised Music PA750 Sound Mixing PA751 Performance Rehearsal PA752 Simple Composition PA753 Ensemble and Soloing PA754 Computerised Performance PA755 Music Theory PA756 New Technology Year 2 - Full-time PA762 Composition PA776 Arrangement PA764 Performance Technique and Repertoire Expansion PA765 Performance Rehearsal PA766 Artistic Development PA767 Applying Musical Knowledge and Artistic Judgement PA768 Harmony Analysis PA769 Musical Analysis PA770 Electronic Composition for the Screen PA771 Performance Improvisation PA772 Creating a Performance Program PA773 Leading a Rehearsal PA774 Sound Recording Production PA775 Promotion Upon successful completion of the two-year course of study, students of guitar, bass, drums, saxophone, piano, vocals sound production and MIDI composition will be awarded an Advanced Diploma of Music from NMIT, a degree recognised throughout Australia as part of the Australian Qualifications Framework. High Quality Teachers and Texts After nine years of exploration and practice, Midi has established a strong team of teachers which include some of Beijing's most famous rock, blues and jazz musicians of both Chinese and foreign origins. Their solid theoretic basis and rich music experience provide a reliable guarantee of the school's education quality. The current principal teaching staff are: Yang Feng (heavy metal guitar), Zhao Wei (rock guitar), Long Long (ensemble playing and arrangement), Li Jie (blues guitar), Lawrence Ku (jazz guitar), Huang Yong (bass), Yuan Bo (bass), Lu Xun (drums), Lu Tingquan (saxophone), Xia Jia (jazz piano), Tara Shingle (jazz theory, modern piano), Yasmina (Latin dance and music), Zhao Su (piano), Wang Hua (vocal), Zuo Jia (harmony, rhythm), Zhao Sitong (music theory, SOLFEGGIO??), Xin Hongmei (computer composition), Wang Mengyun (sound engineering and recording production). In addition to the musicians in our faculty, Midi invites world-renowned musicians from at home and abroad to guest-lecture, providing students the chance to gain a multifaceted understanding of different musical styles. In 1997, the State Administration for Foreign Experts Affairs, the Office for Foreign Affairs of the Beijing Municipal Government, the Office for Foreign Affairs of the Beijing Municipal Committee of Education and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Public Security authorized Midi to employ these foreign experts. Systematic and high-quality textbooks are very important in any teaching system. Throughout its history, Midi has always been introducing, translating and renewing its textbooks. Midi has translated over ten books, including Richard Daniels's Blues Guitar Inside and Out, Troy Stetina's Heavy Metal Lead Guitar, John Scofield's Jazz-Funk Guitar, Jamey Aebersold's Jazz Rhythm Section, Thom David Mason's Ear Training for Improvisers and more. According to the development of the courses and demands of the teachers, the school also provides the students assistant teaching materials of various music styles. A Total Learning Environment Since Midi moved to its current campus in 2001 the school has experienced a major upgrade in teaching facilities, student accommodations and sustainable development potential. The new campus covers an area of almost 5 acres with space for an office and teaching building, a dormitory building, a recording studio and over 3 acres teaching and rehearsal space, a large performance hall and fully equipped professional classrooms. To ensure that all students have the opportunity to practise what they learn in class, students have 24-hour access to over 100 rehearsal rooms. The new campus is located next to Xiangshan (Fragrant Hills) park and the Beijing Arboretum, and is surrounded by almost 100 acres of orchards and fields. Outside the school gate is the West Fifth Ring Road, where public transportation provides access to the city centre. Midi also takes part in international music exchanges, providing each student with opportunities to experience music from around the world. We have established long-term partnerships with the cultural sections of foreign embassies and each year at least 10 prestigious musicians or groups come to Midi to teach, perform and exchange with the help of their respective embassies. Meanwhile, through various other channels, Midi also invites outstanding foreign musicians to come as short-term resident tutors. As the result of Midi's continual educational efforts, Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company (publisher of Guitar magazine and others) has set up a yearly scholarship for the school's best students. Additionally, Beijing Blue Thrash Musical Instrument Company provides a "Blue Thrash Scholarship", and Beijing Liao Shi Guitar Company awards the best students with high-quality hand-made guitars and basses. The teaching and promotion of modern music is still a new undertaking in China. And while youth implies a lack of experience, it also represents the ability to gain pure pleasure from studying, exploring and progressing. The Midi Modern School of Music, along with our students, takes great pleasure with every new challenge and success on the road to a modern musical education.