‘Stave’ Off Memory Loss
Of course, there are no miracle cures for the effects of aging but, according to the National Institute on Aging, “People with some forgetfulness can use a variety of techniques that may help them stay…
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Christmas Message 2023
As we approach the end of 2023, I just wanted to send you a quick message to say a big thank you for choosing me as your music teacher this year. It’s been a really…
Sing Out South Craven – A New Choir!
This evening will be the opening night of a brand new, mixed voice choir in Glusburn If you enjoy singing then come along this evening to Glusburn Institute Community and Arts Centre for the very…
As with any language, the key to learning an instrument is REGULARITY
How is learning a musical instrument like learning a language? When I was young I used to hear my parents discussing my musical “talents” with their friends, and reference would often be made of how…
You Choose Your Level of Flexibility
Two Exciting Changes to ‘Flexi’ Lesson Booking I hope that the changes I’ve put in place above offer students a greater degree of control over how they book and manage their lessons. All of this…
Simply The Skipton Choir
Back in November I had the privilege of playing piano for David Weale’s ‘The Skipton Choir’. They had a recording day at Christchurch that lasted the whole day – an opportunity to put down ten…
Stepping away from Social Media
I know that lots of people regularly use Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook et al, but I can honestly say that I’ve never got very much out of them. Certainly I have found over the past…
New Christmas Gift Vouchers
Ask your loved ones for the gift of music this Christmas! This year I’m offering Gift Vouchers to suit everyone’s budget – tokens that automatically generate a code which can be emailed or printed out…
10 Years in Skipton!
This month I celebrate a decade teaching music in Skipton … and 30 years since I took on my very first pupil, back when I was a teenager myself!! And, so this seems like a…
Sessions that Rock: Play in a Group
Join a band for the morning! Learn and record a song and make some new musical contacts.