Have you played the piano in the past and feel that this is the right time to rekindle your love of the instrument

but don’t know how to start?

Do you feel that you need a bit of inspiration in your piano playing?

Have you have never played the piano before but would love to start?

…Then look no further!

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Introducing ‘It’s Never Too Late to Play Christmas, a fun day of playing Christmas piano favourites and other repertoire in December 2018 for adult beginners up to more experienced players.

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When

‘It’s Never Too Late to Play Christmas’ is at 10am – 4:30pm on Saturday 8^th December ending on an informal concert.

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Where

Hill View House, Bedbury Lane, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9PD. Click here for a map.

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Accommodation

If you are coming from the mainland you have the option of accommodation on the Friday night with breakfast on the Saturday morning. I can meet the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth so come as a foot passenger.

Accommodation is limited, so it’s whoever shouts first!

    

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What the course will offer

• A chance to meet other piano players.
• Playing duets and trios.
• Tips on how to practice
• An introduction to new Christmas repertoire.
• A little introduction to a brand new book – How to Play Jazz PIano
• A chance to buy new music at a discounted rate.
• Open forum.
• A free copy of your choice from Pam’s collection of piano books.
• There will be an informal gathering at the end of the course where you will be able to play what you have learnt on the course (but this is not compulsory!)

 

 

Course prices

To attend the 1 day course without accommodation: £75

To attend the course with accommodation on the Friday night and breakfast: £125

Refreshments will be available during the day and drinks will be served after the mini-concert.

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A bit about Pam Wedgwood

I have been involved with teaching for the last 30 years and hopefully inspired many musicians to enjoy their chosen instrument.

I have written over 200 educational music books and have been fortunate enough to have travelled the world giving workshops to teachers and pupils.

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Playing the piano is a skill for life.

As well as being an enjoyable experience it can also help with many coordination problems we may find in later life. Stimulating the left and right sides of the brain is hugely beneficial!

Playing the piano will also give you an amazing sense of achievement and will open up a whole new world to you, so come on, give it a try!

 

Book today!

Please book a place soon before it gets booked up – click here to download the booking form.

I do hope to see you on the course.

Pam Wedgwood

 

 

Have you played a woodwind instrument in the past and you feel that this is the right time to rekindle your love of the instrument, but don’t know how to start?

Are you are a beginner and feel that you need a bit of inspiration?

Maybe you played as a child but now would like to start again?

Or perhaps you would like to play with others in an ensemble? 

…Then look no further!

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Introducing ‘It’s Never Too Late to Play Woodwind, a fun weekend of wind playing in December 2018 for adult beginners to more experienced players of flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone or bassoon.

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When

‘It’s Never Too Late to Play Woodwind’ runs from 10:30am Saturday 1^st December to 4pm Sunday 2nd December ending on an informal concert.

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Where

Hill View House, Bedbury Lane, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9PD. Click here for a map.

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Accommodation

If you are coming from the mainland I can accommodate you for the course and you have the option of arriving on Friday evening. I can meet the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth so come as a foot passenger.

Accommodation is limited, so it’s whoever shouts first!

    

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What the course will offer

• A chance to meet other players and chat woodwind.
• A 30-minute individual lesson for every attendee from our expert tutors.
• Beginner taster sessions to get you going.
• Playing duets and trios.
• Masterclass
• An introduction to new repertoire.
• A chance to buy new music at a discounted rate.
• Open forum.
• A free copy of your choice from Pam’s collection of wind music.
• There will be an informal gathering at the end of the course where you will be able to play what you have learnt on the course (but this is not compulsory!)

 

Course prices

To attend the 2-day course without accommodation, including refreshments and an evening meal on Saturday evening: £175

To attend the course with accommodation and breakfast plus refreshments and meal: £250

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A bit about the tutors

Karen Trueman

Karen is a highly experienced teacher and performer with over 30 years of experience, and has performed in orchestras, swing bands and ensembles across the south of England.

Originally from the Isle of Wight Karen’s love for music began as a young child starting with Piano at an early age, and progressed onto Clarinet attaining a scholarship at the age of 14 for further studies with Janet Herson on the mainland.

Having spent many years as an adult playing woodwind professionally and teaching on the mainland she returned to the Isle of Wight in 2013 and offers private tuition for Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Piano and Harp.

 

Jane Pickles

After studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Jane decided on a career as an orchestral flautist and was principal flute with Scottish Theatre Ballet, BBC Radio Orchestra and later BBC Concert Orchestra, where she frequently performed as soloist on Friday night is Music Night on the radio.

She has appeared as guest principal with all of the major London orchestras as well as the English and Scottish chamber orchestras and has appeared as a soloist on various CD recordings with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, where she was principal flute for 15 years.

Having moved to Dorset, Jane now enjoys tutoring and performing chamber music in the local area.

 

Claire Philpot

Claire has had a busy career as a freelance oboist, both as a player with London Orchestras and as a teacher in some of London’s top schools. She is a tutor for the National Children’s Orchestras.  Claire enjoys spending her free time at her home in Freshwater Bay here on the Isle of Wight.

 

Pam Wedgwood

I have been involved with teaching for the last 30 years and hopefully inspired many musicians to enjoy their chosen instrument.

I have written over 200 educational music books and have been fortunate enough to have travelled the world giving workshops to teachers and pupils.

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Playing an instrument is a skill for life.

As well as being an enjoyable experience it can also help with many coordination problems we may find in later life. Stimulating the left and right sides of the brain is hugely beneficial!

Playing a woodwind instrument will also allow you to play with others in many different ensembles, opening up a whole new world to you, so come on, give it a try!

 

Book today!

Please book a place soon before it gets booked up – click here to download the booking form.

I do hope to see you on the course.

Pam Wedgwood

 

Faber Music Academy in association with Alfred Music and Edition Peters:

Exploring creative approaches to performance practice with Pam Wedgwood, Andrew Higgins and Roy Howat

A day in the life of a piano teacher is a diverse one, unlocking the potential of students at all levels and helping them to achieve success in their performances. This day of workshops will improve your teaching skills with tips and techniques to develop stylistic playing with all students, from beginners to advanced level.

• Learn to teach a wide range of music styles with authenticity, focusing on performance practice to help your students achieve high marks in exams.
• Discover new approaches to a range of repertoire from the classics to contemporary jazz!
• Learn directly from some of the country’s leading educators, composers and pianists whilst exploring new techniques and repertoire.
• A wide range of publications from Faber Music, Alfred Music and Edition Peters will be available to browse during the day. Start putting the ideas into practice straight away with some new material – choose one title from each publisher to take away with you as part of the course fee.

Throughout the day you will have the opportunity to network with fellow teachers, discussing ideas and sharing best practice. Toast to new friendships and new skills over a glass of wine at the end of the day as you listen to a short recital by internationally renowned pianist Daniel Grimwood.

Date and venue: Saturday 24^th May 2014, 09:30-16:15.
Faber Music Event Space, Bloomsbury House 74-77 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DA. Convenient Central London location in the heart of Bloomsbury next to the British Museum

Cost: Introductory ‘early bird’ price £25 (including VAT) if you book by Friday 2^nd May. Normal price £30. Includes refreshments for the day and three complimentary publications from the host publishers.

Booking: Complete this booking form and return this with your payment to the address provided. If you have any further questions about the course, please email academy@fabermusic.com. Spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Please note that places will not be confirmed until payment has been received.

Click here for more information.