Tag Archives: Instruments

Immerse yourself in what you’re learning..

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… you might just be surprised by what you discover … I often tell my students that the best way to learn a musical instrument (or anything else, for that matter) is to make it part of your everyday life. I try to live by this principle myself in my own learning; my close friends, family and students will know… Read more »

School of Rock

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I know that I’m 15 years behind, but today I finally got around to watching Jack Black in School of Rock.  Of course, I already had a fairly good idea of what to expect in terms of plot, but I must say that I was blown away by the film: a riot of silliness,dissent and Tenacious D style rock music! … Read more »

Broadwood upright piano = FREE

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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 »

New Music Project: Otley Community Orchestra

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This poster caught my eye this afternoon, in the window of a bookshop in Ikley: It seems that Otley is starting a completely new musical group: The Otley Community Rock Orchestra, open to people who play any instrument.  Looking at the tag line do you STRUM BLOW PLUCK PICK BOW SQUEEZE or play a musical instrument in any other way… Read more »