Music tuition blog and updates
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Music Nights at ROAR!
The ROAR team, in partnership with DINA and Rotherham Music, are hosting a night of music every week on Thursday evenings, 18:00-20:00.
The aim is to provide a welcoming environment where musicians from Rotherham can gather to play, learn from one another, socialise, and grow as artists. Newcomers to our town are especially welcome.
If you play an instrument, you're welcome to join in! Why not pop down and check it out? Email team@rotherhamroar.org for more information, or contact me directly!
Video tuition success!
Firstly, I'd like to give a huge thank you to everyone who has continued their music education with me using the power of the internet - I clearly work with a lot of dedicated people!
For the first time in my 18 years of delivering music education, I have given lessons on electric guitar, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, ukulele, piano and music theory over the internet from my own home. I was quite unsure whether this would be possible, or if it would provide value for students but I have received some excellent feedback - many thanks for your input, everybody.
I feel confident that the technology I use (Macbook Pro, Logitech C920 Webcam, Tascam US122MKII USB Audio Interface and Rode NTG2 microphone) and the adjustments I've made to my delivery allow me to continue to provide an excellent education service.
Some exciting news for all exam candidates: Rockschool have for the first time made video exams available to all candidates entering exams, which are available to book now! I am keen to learn more about the submission and marking process and will no doubt be able to assist you in the preparation and the recording of your submissions.
Considering these new developments, I am keen to get back to the studio in the coming months so I can set up a dedicated online video tuition station. I will then be able to offer virtual lessons to anyone on the planet, or even to students who usually visit the studio but may one time find themselves unable to attend in person.
To everyone, whether you have lessons with me or not, keep your passion for music alive and continue to work hard on your preparations for the upcoming exam season.
Photo by Jelle van Leest on Unsplash
It's exam season!
Just a quick one to wish all the very best of luck to everyone taking their music exam this side of Christmas! You've all worked very hard this term and I know it will pay off.
To those of you preparing for a 2020 period A exam, please keep up the hard work - you'll get there soon!
The amazing effects of music!
New findings reinforce the need for all children to have the right to access music!
A newly released research report, Sounds of Intent in the Early Years, indicates that music sessions can help children in the early years from areas of high deprivation improve their ability to manage their feelings, modify behaviour and enhance their ability to listen and maintain concentration while also boosting self-confidence.
This short synopsis of the report outlines the key findings in easy to understand terms, with the essential outcome being that music is changing the lives of young children! As stated in the synopsis, this report should be of importance to anyone providing music to young children, both with and without special educational needs and disabilities.
Source: Music Education Works, April 5, 2019.
Interview in Chase magazine
Last month I was interviewed about my creative and teaching practice by marketing and communications assistant for ROAR, Amy Forde.
I've had the pleasure of being interviewed for various things in the past, but this was rather more personal than I've been used to and Amy had a very natural manner and way of asking questions that I found really got me talking. I think Amy is clearly very skilled as she was able to create a succinct and sensible article from my disorganised and (perhaps) frenetic ramblings!
Many thanks, Amy for approaching me about this and for writing so many wonderful words.
You can read a PDF of the article or visit the Chase magazine website (pages 36-37).
Music tuition blog and updates
No posts have been published yet.
Music Nights at ROAR!
The ROAR team, in partnership with DINA and Rotherham Music, are hosting a night of music every week on Thursday evenings, 18:00-20:00.
The aim is to provide a welcoming environment where musicians from Rotherham can gather to play, learn from one another, socialise, and grow as artists. Newcomers to our town are especially welcome.
If you play an instrument, you're welcome to join in! Why not pop down and check it out? Email team@rotherhamroar.org for more information, or contact me directly!
Video tuition success!
Firstly, I'd like to give a huge thank you to everyone who has continued their music education with me using the power of the internet - I clearly work with a lot of dedicated people!
For the first time in my 18 years of delivering music education, I have given lessons on electric guitar, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, ukulele, piano and music theory over the internet from my own home. I was quite unsure whether this would be possible, or if it would provide value for students but I have received some excellent feedback - many thanks for your input, everybody.
I feel confident that the technology I use (Macbook Pro, Logitech C920 Webcam, Tascam US122MKII USB Audio Interface and Rode NTG2 microphone) and the adjustments I've made to my delivery allow me to continue to provide an excellent education service.
Some exciting news for all exam candidates: Rockschool have for the first time made video exams available to all candidates entering exams, which are available to book now! I am keen to learn more about the submission and marking process and will no doubt be able to assist you in the preparation and the recording of your submissions.
Considering these new developments, I am keen to get back to the studio in the coming months so I can set up a dedicated online video tuition station. I will then be able to offer virtual lessons to anyone on the planet, or even to students who usually visit the studio but may one time find themselves unable to attend in person.
To everyone, whether you have lessons with me or not, keep your passion for music alive and continue to work hard on your preparations for the upcoming exam season.
Photo by Jelle van Leest on Unsplash
It's exam season!
Just a quick one to wish all the very best of luck to everyone taking their music exam this side of Christmas! You've all worked very hard this term and I know it will pay off.
To those of you preparing for a 2020 period A exam, please keep up the hard work - you'll get there soon!
The amazing effects of music!
New findings reinforce the need for all children to have the right to access music!
A newly released research report, Sounds of Intent in the Early Years, indicates that music sessions can help children in the early years from areas of high deprivation improve their ability to manage their feelings, modify behaviour and enhance their ability to listen and maintain concentration while also boosting self-confidence.
This short synopsis of the report outlines the key findings in easy to understand terms, with the essential outcome being that music is changing the lives of young children! As stated in the synopsis, this report should be of importance to anyone providing music to young children, both with and without special educational needs and disabilities.
Source: Music Education Works, April 5, 2019.
Interview in Chase magazine
Last month I was interviewed about my creative and teaching practice by marketing and communications assistant for ROAR, Amy Forde.
I've had the pleasure of being interviewed for various things in the past, but this was rather more personal than I've been used to and Amy had a very natural manner and way of asking questions that I found really got me talking. I think Amy is clearly very skilled as she was able to create a succinct and sensible article from my disorganised and (perhaps) frenetic ramblings!
Many thanks, Amy for approaching me about this and for writing so many wonderful words.
You can read a PDF of the article or visit the Chase magazine website (pages 36-37).
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