Strings
Learn the violin, viola, classical guitar or cello on one of our many courses. Choose from short tasters and year long courses.
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Violin and viola taster
Course Date: Mon 13 Aug 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to hold the violin/viola and bow and how the instrument works. By the end of the session you'll be able to play some simple tunes. Please bring your own instrument. Tutor: Robert Puzey.Full fee: £29.00Senior fee: £29.00Concession: £18.00 -
Cello taster
Course Date: Wed 15 Aug 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to hold the cello and bow, and how the instrument works. By the end of the session you'll be able to play some simple tunes. Please bring your own cello as we cannot provide one. Tutor: Polly Hewett.Full fee: £29.00Senior fee: £29.00 -
Violin and viola 3
Course Date: Mon 17 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you have been learning violin/viola for two to three years (playing at grade 2-3 standard), take the next step to learn vibrato, positions above 1st, and improved bow control. The course is offered each term. Tutor: Robert Puzey.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Violin and viola 2: module 1
Course Date: Mon 17 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA course for those who have been playing violin/viola for about a year, know the D major scale finger pattern and basic music notation. Learn classical and jazzy music in a friendly class. Continues to module 2 next term.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Classical guitar 3: module 1
Course Date: Tue 18 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFor graduates of the intermediate course, and other experienced classical guitar players. This class will work on scales and arpeggios at grade 6, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and popular music. tutor : Tony Rowden.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Violin and viola 1: module 1
Course Date: Tue 18 Sep 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn the basics of playing violin or viola in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for complete beginners. Continues to module 2 next term.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £143.00Concession: £109.00 -
Violin and viola advanced workshop
Course Date: Tue 18 Sep 2018 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFor violin or viola players with at least four years’ experience. Come and enjoy working as a group with the tutor whilst learning classical repertoire, supported by technical studies. Tutor: Robert Puzey.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Cello: intermediate workshop
Course Date: Tue 18 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you have at least two years' playing experience on the cello (playing at grade 2-3 standard), come and develop your technique and musical skills through playing ensemble and solo repertoire. This course is offered every term. Tutor: Una Birtchnell.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Cello: advanced workshop
Course Date: Tue 18 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFor students who have been playing for at least four years and are at around grade 5 standard. You will be encouraged to play in all clefs regularly and be comfortable in positions including thumb position. This course is offered every term. Tutor: Una Birtchnell.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Cello 1: module 1
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn the basics of playing this warm and mellow instrument in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for complete beginners. Continues to module 2 next term. Tutor: Polly Hewett.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Cello 2: module 1
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you have completed 'Cello level 1' or have had at least one year’s tuition (playing at around grade 1 standard), come and explore cello technique and repertoire, including ensemble music. Continues to module 2 next term. Tutor: Polly Hewett.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Classical guitar 1: module 1
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetEnjoy learning the basics of playing classical style, reading and improvising in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Please bring a nylon strung guitar. Continues to module 2 next term.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £143.00Concession: £109.00 -
Classical guitar 2: module 1
Course Date: Wed 19 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you have at least a year's experience of playing and reading for classical guitar, come and develop a range of technical skills, improvisation and notation, as you learn a repertoire of solo and ensemble music.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Violin and viola 4
Course Date: Fri 21 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIf you have been learning for three to four years, are fluent in 1st and 3rd positions (grade 3-4), come and study higher positions, vibrato and more variety of bow techniques. This course is offered every term. Tutor: Robert Puzey.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00 -
Violin and viola 1: module 3
Course Date: Sat 22 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn the basics of playing violin or viola in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for those who have been learning for at least two terms. Continues to Level 2.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £109.00