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Inquires for music lessons in person on-site Lessons are currently operating using face coverings for staff and all ages of learners. Please see link below for more info: Covid 19 Secure Premises If after reading this information you wish to book lessons please complete the form on: Tuition Share:Facebook0TwitterGooglePinterest0Linkedin0Email
Congratulations to two music students recently passing their music practical exams: Jenna Grade 3 – Violin ABRSM Exam Board Pass: Merit (127 / 150) December 2017 _________________________________ Andrew Grade 1 – Piano Trinity College Exam Board Pass: Distinction (96/100) December 2017 Share:Facebook0TwitterGooglePinterest0Linkedin0Email
Are you an adult looking to learn the guitar or Ukulele as part of a course? Meet new people, learn a new skill and play your guitar to your heart’s content.. Dust off your instrument and join Georgina at Strodes College Adult Guitar Beginners Course starting on Monday 18th September 2017 7 – 9pm for 10 weeks. Ukulele Course for beginners on Tuesday 19th September 2017 7-9pm for 10 weeks. For more details about Strodes’ College visit: https://www.strodes.ac.uk/adultlearning Address: Strode’s College, High Street, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9DR To enrol contact the college as below: Call: 01784 228 676 Email: adultlearning@strodes.ac.uk Cost […]
Are you an adult looking to learn the guitar as part of a adult course? Dust off your guitar and join Georgina at Strodes College Adult Guitar Beginners Course starting on Monday 16th Jan 2017 7 – 9pm for 10 weeks. Tuesday 17th Jan 2017 7-9pm for 10 weeks guitar improvers. For more course details click here. For more details about Strodes’ College visit: https://www.strodes.ac.uk/adultlearning Cost £115 for 10, 2 hour weekly classes. Strode’s College, High Street, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9DR T: 01784 228676 Need a guitar? – ask Georgina to hire a instrument at the contact page. Share:Facebook0TwitterGooglePinterest0Linkedin0Email
It seems to be a myth that some parents and students feel it is suitable to learn a musical instrument ‘as and when’ it suits and a masterpiece will be performed by the student overnight after 2 lessons, a 2 month gap between classes and a extra long holiday. Learning a musical instrument is not ‘just for Christmas’ it is for life! No there is no Battersea Dogs home for unwanted music tuition or instruments apart from Oxfam perhaps on James’ Rhodes quest for music instruments in schools. Parents and students also need to be aware that ‘ad hoc’ lessons […]
Being a happy musician is always a top priory in Georgina’s teaching and work. How to be a happy guitarist: Have fun – huh what’s fun? yes, why not? Keep stress under control or it ends up as a whirlwind in your head distracting you, like a blizzard outside your home. Keep tasks simple Enjoy the process of learning, treat it like an adventure. Push forward even when at time that’s hard. Eat cookies Eat some more cookies. Celebrate successes no matter how small they may seem, to someone they may be hurdles. Find support. Take breaks to avoid burnout. […]