Category Archives: All instruments! The stuff for everyone…

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Big Thanks to Chris Clemmy & Andy Mee…

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Neil

Thanks Chris & Andy for the new reeds you donated recently to the pile I keep for new students starting – I find it very encouraging that current students are so open and welcoming to my newer and less experienced … Continue reading →

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More ABRSM Exam results for Spring 2012…

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Neil

A big congratulations to Phil Searle – Grade 8 – 114 – Pass. In my continuous learning I took part in a piano grade – 139 – distinction. Neil.

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New Hire Website – Live today!

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Neil

Hi all, I’ve just launched my second website dedicated to just hiring instruments across the UK. On-line PayPal ordering. Very easy and extremely safe payment. Take a look – www.musicalinstrumenthire.co.uk Neil.

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ABRSM Practical Exams Results Spring 2012

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Neil

Hi all, Congratulations to: Andrea Heathcote – Flute – Grade 1 – Merit Tom Seal – Clarinet – Grade 2 – Pass Alex Oswald – Soprano Saxophone – Grade 1 – Merit Neil.

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Better Improvisation…

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Neil

To improve your improvisation – consider these three things.   1. Speed (technique)   2. Length of soloing (Confidence)   3. Volume (Tone) Neil.

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Trinity Results – Spring Entry 2012

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Neil

Congratulations to James Searle – Grade 6 – Merit – Alto Saxophone Jazz. Neil.

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Exam season!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Neil

Good luck to all my students starting ABRSM exams this week.   Remember just relax & play as a performance – don’t stop! Neil

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Website changes

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Neil

Hi all,   There’s lots of website changes happening in the next month so please feel free to have a gander around and email me if anything seems to not work! Thanks! Neil

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Breathe through your mouth not your nose.

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Neil

A really small tip, but breathe through your mouth. It is far quicker and can be quieter. You have more control of the air volume that is coming in your body with your mouth. Neil.

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Food Rhythms – ok here goes…

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Neil

Many rhythms in music notation can be played correctly with a certain food pronounced in your head. For example: Crotchet = Tea A pair of quavers = Coff-ee or Bis-cuit X3 Triplets = Sat-ur-day (okay this one isn’t food but … Continue reading →

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