Category Archives: Teaching music

Musical Theatre Singing Workshop

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I’m excited to announce that, in partnership with Yorkshire Dales Music, Sarah Churcher and I will be running a singing workshop for those interested in learning songs from the shows! Details: Thursday 5th March 09:30 – 16:30 Woodlands Retreat, Giggleswick £50 per participant Lunch included Everyone welcome, with or without prior experience It promises to be a really fun day,… Read more »

Lesson Availability w/c 3rd Feb 2020

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Here are the available slots for the coming week – just send me a text on 07746637472 if you would like to book any of them: Monday 3rd February 14:20 (30 mins) Tuesday 4th February 11:30 (30 mins) Friday 7th February 14:30 (30 mins) Saturday 8th February 13:30 (30 mins)

Band Camp & Lesson Slots for w/c 27 Jan 2020

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I’ve been messaging all my students over this week about my plans for some ‘Band Camp’ sessions – my way of putting a title to group lessons that give students the opportunity to learn and perform songs in small ensembles. The plan will be to get two or three students together, each bringing different instrumental / vocal attributes to the… Read more »

Lesson Availability, w/c 20th January 2020

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Over the coming months, you might notice some changes in my scheduled availability. This is because I’m shifting my working pattern around a little bit to be able to prioritise my students over other commitments, and to be able to spend more time with my family. Hopefully, it will mean more flexibility for the majority of my customers, including lessons… Read more »

Lesson Availability, w/c 13th January 2020

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I think we’re all very much back into the swing of things now, and my teaching practise continues to be as busy as ever. However, there are a few slots available this coming week, should you wish to book a lesson in: Mon 13th Jan 17:00 (30 mins) Tue 14th Jan 15:00 (30 mins) Wed 15th Jan 10:00 (30 mins)… Read more »

Enjoyment first..

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.. and achievement / improvement will follow .. I feel strongly that the absolute top priority when participating in music should be enjoyment. Heck: I’d go as far as to say that this should be a primary motive for everything that you do in your life. The idea is that the more you enjoy something, the more you participate in… Read more »

w/c 16th Dec 2019 – FULLY BOOKED

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Hi all. Thanks for checking back on this blog for lesson slot vacancies. Unfortunately, the coming week is already completely fully booked up again. This is, to be fair, partly because I am otherwise engaged with various Christmas-related engagements. One such event is the Women’s Institute North Yorkshire West Federation Christmas Carol Service (try saying that after a few too… Read more »

£475 Raised in Fundraiser Concert

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One of the highlights of being a music teacher is having the opportunity to use my job to help people. And, of course this can come in many forms. On the 1st December, my pupils put on a concert to help raise funds for a little boy I know who needs some special equipment in order to communicate with his… Read more »

Lesson Availability, w/c 2nd December 2019

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The first of my Christmas events have already taken place, and there are lots more to come. Ask me about them in your lesson if you would like to come along and support any festive events. Lesson availability for the coming week is as follows: Wed 4th Dec 20:00 (60 mins, or 2 x 30 mins) Sat 7th Dec 11:30… Read more »