Congratulations to the following students who worked so hard to get such amazing results:

B. Webber Pre-preparatory Pianoforte (with Distinction)
A. Webber Pre-preparatory Pianoforte (with Merit)
D. Press Step One Electronic Keyboard (with Distinction)
H. Baker Step One Electronic Keyboard (with Distinction)
J. Buchan Grade One Pianoforte (with Distinction)
B. Wells Grade One Electronic Keyboard (with Distinction)
H. Dudley Grade One Pianoforte (with Merit)
J. Higgins Grade One Jazz Piano (with Merit)
H. Creffield Grade One Jazz Piano
T. Bond Grade Two Electronic Keyboard (with Merit)
R. Madge Grade Two Electronic Keyboard (with Merit)
B. Brown Grade Two Electronic Keyboard (with Merit)
C. Madge Grade Four Electronic Keyboard (with Merit)
K. Jones Grade Four Pianoforte
K. Davis Grade Five Electronic Keyboard

Students will learn about keyboard geography, rhythms, playing music as a group, theory games, performing familiar songs, reading notation, playing basic chords, operating electronic instruments…. and more!!

This is a six hour course, the dates and times are:

Tuesday 17th February 9:30- 11:30am

Wednesday 18th February 9:30- 11:30am

Thursday 19th February 9:30- 11:30am

There are a maximum of 6 places on the course, and all students will have full use of a digital piano or keyboard for the whole session time. The couse is suitable for ages 8-15 years.

The course fee is £45 per person, and all materials are included.

Grade 5 theory is complosory for any instrumentalists who want to take advanced grades (grades 6-8).

Classes will also be available for other grades subject to demand.

Popular music theory exams will be held on June 20th 2009.

Call me on 01934 517 517 to book a place.

Lesson times are as follows:

1:30- 2:30pm- Dogs and Birds trial class, a keyboard based introduction to music for 4 & 5 year olds (students must be accompanied by a parent for the whole lesson).

2:30-3:30pm- Keyboard Corner- Beginners class for 6 year olds.

3:30-4:30pm- Keyboard Corner- Beginners class for 7 year olds.

4:30- 5:30pm- Beginners class for 8 year olds.

Where a senior examiner shares some hints and tips.

Gift vouchers are now available- get 2 months of beginners lesson+ book for £60

This offer is for total beginners in group sessions only, however, vouchers for 1-to-1 lessons, or for people with previous playing experience can be arranged- please call me on 01934 517 517 for more details.

Kwest Studios in Worle is giving young people the chance to try out their musical skills in this summer’s ‘Kick Start Keyboard’ course. The course, which is spread over 3 days introduces students to operating a keyboard, playing familiar tunes, reading music, and playing as an ensemble.

The course costs £40 per person, and is suitable for anyone aged 8+. Course dates can be found on the website: www.kweststudios.co.uk or by calling 01934 517 517.

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