Damian OxboroughComments Off on Learning an instrument at YOUR pace
It’s self-evident that rushing things is very rarely a good thing. In fact, it’s fair to say that most things come out best if you take your time over them: really invest in them and think carefully about what you’re doing. This is certainly true when it comes to making music. Many of the skills required to learn an instrument… Read more »
Damian OxboroughComments Off on Lesson Availability, w/c 20th May 2019
I always think it’s strange how the schedule of a music teacher seems to ebb and flow from week to week. Sometimes things are fairly quiet, and lesson cancellations all seem to come at once. On the other hand, I can go weeks and months with an absolutely packed schedule, with lessons and rehearsals all day and all evening throughout… 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 »
Damian OxboroughComments Off on Lesson Availability, w/c 6th May 2019
It’s a short week for most people this week – another bank holiday weekend! And, as usual, the rest of my week is really busy with students. But, there are a few gaps that you can book into if you would like to squeeze a bit of music into your week. Here they are: Tuesday 7th May 13:00 (30 mins)… Read more »
Damian OxboroughComments Off on Lesson Availability, w/c 29th April 2019
We’re only in April and I’m already preparing for events up to and including Christmas. I’m thinking about doing another charity students concert sometime around the beginning of December, with a festive flavour and hopefully featuring more ensemble performances than have been in previous concerts. Watch this space for a date and the opportunity to sign up for a slot… Read more »
Damian OxboroughComments Off on Music Festivals: Great Opportunities to Perform!
Britain has a long established tradition of competitive and non-competitive festivals of music, drama and dance. These offer amateur musicians a wonderful opportunity not only to perform in front of their peers, but also to be given professional feedback by a learned adjudicator. Most often performing arts festivals take place over a few days to a week, and a split… Read more »
Damian OxboroughComments Off on Lesson Availability, w/c 22nd April 2019
After a lovely, relaxing Easter break, lessons resume this week. It’s very often the case that my schedule is very busy in the couple of weeks after big holidays such as Christmas and Easter, but I’ll keep this list updated over the coming days so that students and parents can check and see if they can get a music lesson… Read more »
Damian OxboroughComments Off on Lesson Availability, w/c 8th April 2019
Here’s a list of lesson slots that are free for the coming week: Tues 9th April 11:30 (30 mins) Thu 11th April 13:00 (30 mins) Fri 12th April 10:00 (30 mins) 14:30 (30 mins) Sat 13th April 09:00 (30 mins) 10:00 (30 mins) You know where I am if you would like to book any of the above – just… Read more »
