Event Details
ICMP is delighted to welcome Grammy Award winning music producer Aamir Yaqub for a masterclass.
Taking place on Monday 19th November, the class will be a Q&A exploring Aamir’s musical career working with the likes of Rihanna, David Guetta and Will.I.Am alongside his studio tips and guidance.
How to book your place
Students can sign-up for this event and reserve a place via Room Bookings using the ICMP Dashboard - look for the 'Masterclass' tab on the relevant date of the event and click 'Enrol'.
Students please note: Room booking has now hit capacity on Celcat, but we'll be opening up the folding-wall to allow more students to attend this event. Those who initially booked will be seated first, the additional seating will then be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please wait in the student area to be seated prior to the event.
Who is Aamir Yaqub?
Taking his influences from a broad palette of contemporary styles from soul, hip hop, pop and more, Aamir is well known as a producer, writer and engineer.
After graduating with a degree in music production, Aamir undertook an internship at Metropolis Studios which proved to be his way into the industry.
His numerous career highlights include winning a Grammy Award for his engineering role on Rihanna’s 2013 album ‘Unapologetic’ and collaborating with high profile artists such as David Guetta, Ne-Yo, Sia, Alicia Keys and Will.I.Am.
Over the years his sound has matured, developing divergent musical stylings to create fresh and dynamic productions that have ignited the imagination and creativity of the artists he works with. Aamir has supported local talent in his home city of London, not only as a producer but as a mentor too, helping them to invent, brand and shape their musical personas and sonics.