Sometimes when I’m teaching students a particular piece or song, it really captures my imagination and I almost feel envious that it’s not me spending loads of time learning it! The truth is that with a busy freelance teaching business and a young family, I simply don’t have time anymore for regular practise. But, I do enjoy bashing through some… Read more »
This morning, James Proctor of Drystone Radio phoned me up for a chat about learning musical instruments and the practicalities of taking lessons during the Corona virus lockdown. You can hear the whole interview here:
Today we had our first ever ‘Band Camp’ group sessions, in which small groups of students performed songs together. In both sessions we got the opportunity to record our work… and here are the results: In both cases, we just set up a small recorder while we played the songs live. For this reason, the balance isn’t quite right (both… Read more »
Damian OxboroughComments Off on Lesson Availability, w/c 13th May 2019
Teaching piano, guitar, ukulele, bass guitar, singing and music theory from my home in Skipton, I take on beginners and more advanced students. You can sit lessons at regular intervals, or on a more ad hoc basis – whatever suits your schedule and learning style. This week I have a few free slots, should you wish to book yourself in:… Read more »
Following on from my post a couple of weeks ago about local festivals, I’d like to share some information about two in particular that some of my students might wish to get involved with: Colne ‘Festival of Song’ This year’s Colne Luther Greenwood Festival has changed a little from previous years. For one thing, it’s taking place over just one… Read more »
I’m often informed of musical instruments that people are wanting to sell or give away, especially pianos. Here’s a really lovely looking upright piano (John Broadwood & Sons) that is going for free to a good home. It’s in the Crosshills area, and you would need to arrange to pick it up / transport it to your house. Contact me… Read more »
