15192|https://finchcocksstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_2988-1024x682.jpg|large For musicians who didn't necessarily grow up with staves and clefs, or indeed anyone who is sick of them, Dave Hall's course on "Jazz, pop and busking" is a life-saver. For pianists who grew up with traditional notation, the world of chords and base lines is as beguiling as it is intriguing. For jazz...
15191|https://finchcocksstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_2972-1024x682.jpg|large We all want to play more notes more accurately more of the time. David will talk you through some tried and trusted practice techniques to improve accuracy and fluency of your playing. He'll also run a masterclass session focused on performance which will examine ways to bring your music to life by searching for...
15406|https://finchcocksstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dr-mark-polishook-1-1024x732.jpg|large The jazz workshop sessions that we run as part of our upper intermediate courses, got such good reviews that we're delighted to announce that we'll be adding two weekend courses that focus exclusively on jazz and improvisation. Dr Mark Polishook, who hails from NYC, is running both of our jazz courses and knows the...
15189|https://finchcocksstg.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_2901-1024x682.jpg|large PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP WITH GRAHAM FITCH - SOLD OUT The focus for Graham's course is on developing performance skills, including memorisation, practising towards a performance, aspects of style (Baroque and Classical styles expecially), technique and overcoming nerves and anxiety. In advance of the course, each student is encouraged to practice a few pieces so that,...
