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Referencing new tutors brings lovely surprises…

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We wanted to share a reference we gained for our new Oxford tutor, Victoria.  Firstly, it’s very much appreciated that people take the time to go into so much detail.  Secondly, we’re so delighted to hear such great re-assurances!  She still has spaces for new violin pupils and is proving very popular already with our young strings players!

‘This is an absolutely outstanding young musician, who has enormous empathy with children, out of the ordinary teaching, performing and mentoring skills and the ability to engage sensitively with people from all walks of life.  I have used photographs and videos of Victorias own pupil-led outreach projects as examples of excellent practise in my lectures throughout the UK and teaching programmes with trainee students.  If you would like to know more, please do not hesitate to contact me.  (A…… C……  OBE)

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Alexander Technique with Adrian…

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Our longstanding voice coach is now also offering Alexander Technique!

 

Adrian is a fully qualified Alexander Technique Teacher and runs a private practice in Hove giving individual private lessons. He trained at the Brighton Alexander Technique College, undergoing a 3 year full time STAT accredited course.  The Alexander technique can help you with:

Playing a musical instrument or singing

Enhancing performance in any activity

Managing stress and anxiety in performance

Voice or breathing problems

Improving your posture

 

Adrian helps his clients use their bodies better by improving overall co-ordination and balance to reduce excess muscle tension and promote freedom of movement.  He works with musicians and singers to improve their posture, co-ordination and breath efficiency so that they can perform with less tension and more freedom .

Sessions last 40 minutes.  Please call or email us for prices.  Discounts are available if you book a course of lessons.

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SCMT Christmas 2017 Concerts…

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Welcome to the new term!  We have now booked our Christmas 2017 Concerts – for Saturday the 2nd and Sunday the 3rd of December.

We really hope you are all free to play something, so please put it in your diary now as we know your weekends in the run up to Christmas can get very busy.  As usual all instruments, solos, duets and ensembles are very welcome.  The concerts are free choice and welcome all ages and abilities.  If you are new to us, please be assured that it’s a very relaxed environment and a great opportunity to play for friends and family in a beautiful venue.  Complete beginners are very welcome too (in fact we have entire concerts dedicated to you!).

 

Concert dates and details:

Saturday 2nd December, 8pm:  Adults and advanced teens.

Sunday 3rd December, 2pm – 6pm:  Three concerts for young musicians and beginners.

(you will be scheduled to play on the date considered most relevant to you.  If you can’t make one of the dates, please specify upon entry)

Venue:  Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF.

Entry deadline:  Friday 3rd November.  Entries will be accepted after this date only if there is space still available.

 

Please note:

  1.  Guest price:  £5 adults (payable on the door, cash only – the concerts are free to all children and performers).  
  2.  Maximum of 1 or 2 pieces per performer.  Total performance time of 3 minutes (Sunday concerts) and 6 minutes (Sunday Concert).
  3.  Performance lists, inclusive of your particular concert time, will be emailed to you once the deadline has passed and performances have been collated.  Full programmes will be supplied on the door free or charge.   Drinks and nibbles will be served throughout as usual, also free of charge.
  4.  You can either submit your entry to Susanna in person at this email address, or simply let your tutor know. We can’t wait to see you there!
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The benefits of learning a musical instrument…

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The benefits of learning a musical instrument…

We’ve collated at little list this morning of some of the proven benefits of a child learning a musical instrument. The facts are mind-blowing! Have a look and then ask yourself why you’ve not booked their lessons yet…  can you think of any more?

 

Co-ordination

Listening skills

Confidence

Self esteem

Speech and language

Problem solving

Teamwork

Artistic skills

Maths skills

Time management

Attention span

Longterm memory

Self motivation

Self discipline

Anxiety management

Self analysis

PHEW!

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SCMT Charity Concerts (Summer 2017)…

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SCMT Charity Concerts (Summer 2017)…

We would like to thank everyone for playing your music over the last two weekends.  The events were an absolute triumph and we couldn’t have hoped for a better turnout.  There were over 100 performances in the end!  So many beginners, stepping up to the stage for the first time.  Lots of SCMT intermediates too – every year we’re left stunned by how much you’ve progressed (and how much you’ve grown).  We’ll see you all again in December!

Thank you to Ackerman Music for sponsoring us again, we couldn’t do it without you.

Thank you to our tutors for encouraging your pupils, guiding them at every step – and continuing to inspire them.

We raised an amazing £610 for our chosen charity – MSF (doctors without borders).

Music lives to be let out!

Susanna Cassam.

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SCMT Charity Concerts (Summer 2017)…

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SCMT Charity Concerts (Summer 2017)…

We would like to thank everyone for playing your music over the last two weekends.  The events were an absolute triumph and we couldn’t have hoped for a better turnout.  There were over 100 performances in the end!  So many beginners, stepping up to the stage for the first time.  Lots of SCMT intermediates too – every year we’re left stunned by how much you’ve progressed (and how much you’ve grown).  We’ll see you all again in December!

Thank you to Ackerman Music for sponsoring us again, we couldn’t do it without you.

Thank you to our tutors for encouraging your pupils, guiding them at every step – and continuing to inspire them.

We raised an amazing £610 for our chosen charity – MSF (doctors without borders).

 

Music lives to be let out!

Susanna Cassam.

 

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SCMT Summer 2017 Concerts

Susanna Cassam

We’re now safely into 2017 and excited for the year ahead!  We’ve booked the Summer Concerts for the beginning of June this year and are excited to announce we’re introducing some ‘mini-recitals’ for our more established young musicians.  This year we are supporting MSF (Doctors without Borders) and as usual are sponsored by Ackerman Music.  

Please note that the concerts are scheduled over three separate dates. We really hope you are free to play something, so please put it in your diary now as we know your weekends can get very busy.  As usual all instruments, solos, duets and ensembles are very welcome.  The concerts are free choice and welcome all ages and abilities.  If you are new, please be assured that it’s a very relaxed environment and a great opportunity to play for friends and family in a beautiful venue.  Complete beginners are very welcome (in fact we have entire concerts dedicated to you!).

Concert Dates and details:

Saturday 3rd June.  10am – 1pm:  Mini-recitals*

Saturday 10th June.  8pm:  Advanced teens and all adults.

Sunday 11th June.  2pm – 6pm:  3 concerts for young musicians and beginners. 

Venue:  Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF.

Guest price:  £5 for adults (payable on the door, cash only, free to all children and performers.  Proceeds to MSF).

  

Please note:

1.  Maximum of 1 or 2 pieces per performer.  Total performance time of 3 minutes (children’s concerts) and 6 minutes (adults/advanced children’s concerts).  Performance time limits for mini-recitals yet to be confirmed.

2.  Performance lists, inclusive of your particular concert time, will be emailed to you once the deadline has passed and performances have been collated.  Full programmes will be supplied on the door free or charge.   Drinks and nibbles will be served throughout as usual, also free of charge.

3.  You can either submit your entry to Susanna in person at this email address, or simply let your tutor know. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Music performance – coping with your nerves…

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Music performance – coping with your nerves…

Pre-performance nerves are extremely common, even among professional performers. Most of us will have experienced a dry mouth, sweaty hands, the shakes or even butterflies in the stomach – none of which are obviously helpful as a musician. If controlled effectively, however, these feelings and sense of alertness can actually help to give a performance the edge!

Whether it be an exam or a concert performance, performing in front of other people before the big day (even if it’s just your close family/friends) is one of the best ways of ensuring you are ready and relaxed about how the day will go.

Here are some other of ABRSM’s top tips for students and candidates to help you cope with performance anxiety and turn feelings of nervousness to your advantage.  Click on the link for more detail.  They have numerous pages of tips and advice for all ages and abilities of musician looking forward to an exam or concert performance:

Keep fit.

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail

Visualise success

Practise performing in front of friends and family

Controlled breathing

Smile

Concentrate on the music

Don’t worry about mistakes

http://gb.abrsm.org/en/exam-support/coping-with-nerves/

 

ABRSM exams run three times a year.  They are the benchmark of progression for most of our musicians that are keen to work within a graded system.

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Heart-warming new testimonial… (February 2017)

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Sometimes we receive feedback about a tutor that seems to entirely sum up their value, talent and dedication to teaching music.  We received this one Jan 2017, from a parent who has been learning with Richard through SCMT for many years.  We simply had to share it…

‘Over the years Richard has been hugely dedicated to helping Jude progress on the piano. He is currently at grade 6.

Richard is also always happy to accompany Jude on Violin for his grade exams which gives Jude greater confidence.  He recently achieved a distinction (140) in Grade 7 violin and I’m sure that was massively helped by Richard’s great piano playing and guidance during practice. 

He is always a patient, kind and inspiring teacher who delivers criticism very constructively. He is meticulous in how he teaches, ensuring Jude doesn’t run before he can walk or pick up bad habits.  He is usually always on time and often generously stays beyond his allotted 45 mins if needed.

The rapport between Richard and Jude  is great. I often hear them laughing, rapping and exchanging ideas and musical references.  Lessons have been going every week during term time for many years now so it’s been really consistent.  Richard is really friendly, personable and always polite. Moreover, he is a talented and intelligent musician.

We have loved having him as Jude’s piano teacher and consider him a friend (Richard has joined us for concerts or dinner from time to time). He also composes which Jude’s father does for a living so this ties in with a broader interest Jude and Richard share. 

Richard is a big part of Jude’s success so far as musician so we’d like to thank him for all his help over the years.’  Lou S, parent to Jude…

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SCMT Christmas 2016 Concerts… young musicians

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SCMT Christmas 2016 Concerts… over 100 performers!

What an amazing weekend of Christmas Concerts. We’ve just about recovered! So much progress, so much talent, so much fun!  Thank you to all our young musicians for your music… YOU’RE ALL STARS!  Sponsored by Ackerman Music in Brighton and Hove… http://www.ackermanmusic.co.uk

We had so many young beginners this time, all starting out on their musical journey with us.  They were amazing, and brave and we can’t wait to see you all next time!  Lots of duets too, which really livened things up.  Over 100 performers this time, making it one of our busiest Christmas Concert weekends ever.  More photos to follow of course and many more events coming up to keep everyone inspired to progress and perform for family, friends… and the general public.

Stay safe and warm this Christmas everyone, we can’t wait for the new year and all of the music adventures it will bring.  We hope you’ve got some music planned for the Christmas holidays too, it’s always a great opportunity to sing and play your instruments.

Music lessons for everyone are starting again in the first week of January, so make sure you have confirmed the date with your music teacher in plenty of time.  HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

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Piano lessons for children…

Susanna Cassam

PIANO LESSONS FOR CHILDREN.  Music, in all its glorious diversity, enhances our lives, helps us express ourselves and opens our minds to numerous dreams and possibilities. No-one should be without it… and the lucky ones get to create and perform it themselves.

Everyone has music inside them, alongside the desire to listen and be inspired. If you ‘discover’ music when you are very young, you’ll learn faster. You’ll certainly grow up to be more creative… and it’s very likely you’ll follow a musical path through your youth and beyond. I was brought up in a very musical environment, and was frequently surprised at school by how much I naturally understood about music without ever actually being told. So listening to music is important, now how about playing the music yourself…

The instrument you choose to play as a young beginner is crucial to enjoyment and being a Pianist myself I am arguably biased, but I’ve seen the piano being used as a platform for all kinds of musical adventures, in private and public environments alike.

With a combination of fun lessons, a talented and inspiring tutor, plenty of variety and some practise on the side, a child can learn to play the piano from as young as 4 years old and progress effectively. There are numerous benefits: You can play straight away, you can learn virtually any style or genre, you need no accompaniment and yet at the same time the instrument is big enough for a parent or teacher to play alongside. Additionally, many children begin music lessons at the piano and then add other instruments to their skills base, having gained a thorough understanding of different musical styles, how music works… and how to make the most of it. Add to that a boosted self esteem, new-found confidence and ‘musician status’ in the playground.

Why not find out for yourself if it’s true. Unleash that musician waiting to jump out of your child, and see how quickly they progress. In fact, pull up a chair, join in, and see how addictive it can be. You might even find you want lessons yourself!

Piano lessons for children.  Find out more…

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TESTIMONIALS FROM SCMT MUSIC PUPILS – Oct 2016

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NEW TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR 400 SCMT MUSIC PUPILS AND THEIR PARENTS – all received during October 2016. Oh my goodness, what a team.

The 16 new testimonials can be found on the the testimonials page, but here is one of our favourites…

Esther (parent) – testimonial for Toby 2016

Rachel had her 3rd lesson with Toby last night on the violin and she is really enjoying it. I don’t crowd them but can hear Toby being friendly and enthusiastic for her and she is beaming at the end – and they give me a wrap-up of what they have done which is lovely.

Toby seems to have a natural rapport and ability to relate things to her level and youth whilst at the same time being ‘teacherly’ and adhering to the musical requirements so that she learns properly. He also has a nice sense of humour.

I may ask him if it might be best to have 45 min lessons as she just seems to be getting in the flow of starting to play when it is over! I think she can concentrate that long but will ask Toby what he thinks as we go along.

I may take Rachel to the Sunday concert in Nov to whet her appetite further and maybe she can play in it next time!

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SCMT newsletter – October 2016

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SCMT NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2016

FEEDBACK – Hopefully you’ve all now received our request for feedback about your lessons.   We’ve had some amazing responses that have been an absolute delight to read.  Those tutors mentioned are so pleased and at the end of this week the comments will be posted as ‘new testimonials’ on the website.  Just to mention that we’d love to hear back from those of you who still have thoughts/suggestions/concerns… good or bad, we rely massively on your input when trying to ensure that you are enjoying yourselves, progressing well and feeling inspired.  In addition, if you’d like to know how your tutor views YOUR progress, please ask for a written review.  These can be very helpful indeed in summing up your general musical development … simply request one in reply to this email.

EXAMS – The ABRSM, Trinity and Rock School Autumn exams are booked.  We have our fingers crossed for everyone!  No dates are through yet but we are expecting most to be scheduled for the week beginning 28th November 2016.  We are always here to help prepare and re-assure, so please make sure you ask.  With so much experience under our belts, we can advise on general skills, controlling nerves, identifying areas of weakness etc.  We can also provide you with a mock exam the week before your real one… including full written notes and an estimated score.

NEW PIANO TEACHERS – In the last few weeks we’ve taken on nine new tutors… mostly piano teachers this time.  So if you have friends, relatives or colleagues interested in starting piano lessons, please get in touch.  The new tutors have lots of options for days/times/locations and offer a great variety of styles too – with some contemporary teachers alongside those with a traditional/classical musical focus.  All are classically trained of course, but some have taken a different path since graduating.  Something for everybody!  If you recommend us and it leads to a booking, we’ll give you £10 off your next lesson.

SCMT CHRISTMAS 2016 CONCERTS, entry deadline Friday 28th October – Not long now and we’re expecting huge numbers of entries as usual.  If you haven’t done so already, please consider performing.  Perhaps talk to your tutor about it if you’re unsure, they’ll be there on the day to help settle nerves and can even sit with you whilst you perform.  You can play anything you like and it’s a brilliant opportunity for friends and family to see you perform, even if you’re a complete beginner and the piece is short.  We pride ourselves on the relaxed atmosphere of our concerts, so come on down!

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SCMT Christmas 2016 Concerts

Susanna Cassam

Welcome to the new term!  We have now booked our 2016 Christmas Concerts – for Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November 2016.  As usual we are sponsored by our wonderful friends at Ackerman Music.  

We really hope you are all free to play something, so please put it in your diary now as we know your weekends in the run up to Christmas can get very busy.  As usual all instruments, solos, duets and ensembles are very welcome.  The concerts are free choice and welcome all ages and abilities.  If you are new, please be assured that it’s a very relaxed environment and a great opportunity to play for friends and family in a beautiful venue.  Complete beginners are very welcome too (in fact we have entire concerts dedicated to you!).

 

Concert dates and details:

Saturday 26th November, 8pm:  Adults and intermediate/advanced children.

Sunday 27th November, 2pm – 6pm:  3 concerts for young musicians and beginners. 

(you will be scheduled to play on the date considered most relevant to you.  If you can’t make one of the dates, please specify upon entry)

Venue:  Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF.

Entry deadline:  Friday 28th October.

 

Please note:

1.  Guest price:  £5 adults (payable on the door, cash only – the concerts are free to all children and performers).  

2.  Maximum of 1 or 2 pieces per performer.  Total performance time of 3 minutes (beginners concerts) and 6 minutes (adults/advanced children’s concerts).

3.  Performance lists, inclusive of your particular concert time, will be emailed to you once the deadline has passed and performances have been collated.  Full programmes will be supplied on the door free or charge.   Drinks and nibbles will be served throughout as usual, also free of charge.

4.  You can either submit your entry to Susanna in person at this email address, or simply let your tutor know. We can’t wait to see you there!

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New piano teachers – ready to go!

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NEW MUSIC TEACHERS

Three BRILLIANT new piano teachers, fully vetted and starting this week… covering Brighton and Hove.

Lorella, Hannah and Timothy… Welcome to SCMT!

As with all of our tutors, the first lesson is free with no obligation to continue… and then you can pay as you go for your music lessons.  Please get in touch if you’d like to hear more about them – their spaces are filling fast.

 

LORELLA.

Lorella is a classically trained pianist. She started playing piano at the age of 5 and graduated at the Conservatoire of Bari (Italy) at the age of 23 with a diploma in solo piano performance. She is a kind, patient and enthusiastic tutor with many years of experience.

Lorella is passionate about teaching and she is committed to getting the most out of her students, whatever their aims or abilities. She particularly enjoys teaching young children. She lives in Hove and she will be happy to visit you.

HANNAH.

Hannah is a classically trained pianist with a BA in Music Performance from the University of Chichester. After attaining her Grade 8 from the Royal Irish Academy of Music at age 16, she started teaching piano from home, and continued to do so after moving to University, teaching beginners and fellow students.

Hannah also studied at DrumTech (now BIMM, London) for a year in contemporary music performance, and so as a busy multi-instrumentalist, she fills her time gigging as a drummer for bands in and around Brighton as well as a piano accompanist for several vocalists. These different sides of her playing have enabled her to teach in both classical and contemporary ways.

Being very patient and encouraging, her lessons are relaxed and customised to the student’s needs and goals. Hannah enjoys working with students of all ages and abilities.

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New music teachers for Sept 2016

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We’ve got lots of new music teachers joining us in September, available for lessons on the following instruments:  Piano, cello, drums, saxophone, flute, clarinet, singing and guitar.  You can find their pictures and profiles on the ‘our teachers’ page of the website.  All are fully vetted and ready to go and cover the whole of Brighton and Hove.  We also have music graduates from Sussex University shadowing our most experienced team-members, inspiring and guiding them ready to take the reins on their own with young beginners.  Our existing tutors also have spaces ready to fill for the new term.  Call us for a free lesson on 01273 831554 or email us here – http://www.cassam.co.uk/contact.  Thank you!

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SCMT services… why recommend us?

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SCMT services.  Why recommend us (aside from our AMAZING music tutors, obviously)?  We thought we’d keep it simple and list all of our services.  We truly believe we can offer more that anyone else when it comes to dedication and service.  We hope you’ll agree.  Come and join

Annual full tutor vetting, Free introductory lesson, Free starter pack, Free materials, Termly progress reviews, Tutor absence cover, Pupil Concerts, Music performance competitions, Free DVD’s of your performances, Monthly Newsletters, Exam entry and training, Money back when you recommend us, Ackerman Music book shopping with 15% discount, Annual Instrumental Competitions, Youtube channel tuition, Termly prize draws, Books sales (new and 2nd hand), Monthly receipts.  WE’VE GOT IT COVERED…

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SCMT SUMMER 2016 CONCERTS

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We’re delighted to announce that we have raised £840 for the Starr Trust (www.starrtrust.com) during our Summer 2016 Concerts!  Thank you to everyone that performed, both weekends were amazing as usual.  Thank you to Ackerman Music (www.ackermanmusic.co.uk) for sponsoring us… and thank you to everyone who donated on the door!  WE LOVE THIS TIME OF YEAR at SCMT and can’t wait to see everyone again soon for more brilliant, inspired, brave, exciting performances.

SCMT SUMMER 2016 CONCERTS…

This year we are supporting the Starr Trust (please see details below) and as usual are sponsored by our wonderful friends at Ackerman Music.  Please note that once again the concerts are scheduled for two separate weekends. We really hope you are free to play something, so please put it in your diary now as we know your weekends can get very busy.  As usual all instruments, solos, duets and ensembles are very welcome.  The concerts are free choice and welcome all ages and abilities.  If you are new, please be assured that it’s a very relaxed environment and a great opportunity to play for friends and family in a beautiful venue.  Complete beginners are very welcome (in fact we have entire concerts dedicated to you!).

Concert Dates and details:

Sunday 15th May.  2pm – 6pm:  3 concerts for young musicians and beginners. 

Sunday 22nd May.  2pm – 6pm:  2 concerts for intermediate/advanced children and all adults.

(the specifics regarding ‘standard of play’ are general guidelines.  Should you be unavailable on one of the dates we slot you into the other if you let us know before the deadline)

Venue:  Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UF.

Guest price:  £5 for adults (payable on the door, cash only, free to all children and performers.  Proceeds to charity).

Entry deadline:  Friday 15th April.

Please note:

1.  Maximum of 1 or 2 pieces per performer.  Total performance time of 3 minutes (beginners concerts) and 6 minutes (adults/advanced children’s concerts).

2.  Performance lists, inclusive of your particular concert time, will be emailed to you once the deadline has passed and performances have been collated.  Full programmes will be supplied on the door free or charge.   Drinks and nibbles will be served throughout as usual, also free of charge.

3.  You can either submit your entry to Susanna in person at this email address, or simply let your tutor know. We can’t wait to see you there!

Charity info

“The Starr Trust has one main objective – to champion young people and help them achieve their goals.  We are a family charity based in Hove who support young people in need aged 10 –18 (living in the BN postal code region) in sports, arts and education, by giving them a helping hand to achieve their goals at a time when they really need it.  We believe in a world in which young people are supported to achieve their full potential; where they flourish as individuals whilst making a positive contribution to their community… and in turn are recognised for their achievements.”  www.starrtrust.com

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Summer 2016 Concerts! 15th – 22nd May

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Not long now… see you there!

This year we are raising as much money as we can for the Starr Trust (www.starrtrust.com) and as usual are sponsored by our wonderful friends at Ackerman Music. Please note that once again the concerts are scheduled for two separate weekends. We really hope you are free to play something, so please put it in your diary now as we know your weekends can get very busy. As usual all instruments, solos, duets and ensembles are very welcome. The concerts are free choice and welcome all ages and abilities. If you are new, please be assured that it’s a very relaxed environment and a great opportunity to play for friends and family in a beautiful venue. Complete beginners are very welcome (in fact we have entire concerts dedicated to you!).

“The Starr Trust has one main objective – to champion young people and help them achieve their goals. We are a family charity based in Hove who support young people in need aged 10 –18 (living in the BN postal code region) in sports, arts and education, by giving them a helping hand to achieve their goals at a time when they really need it. We believe in a world in which young people are supported to achieve their full potential; where they flourish as individuals whilst making a positive contribution to their community… and in turn are recognised for their achievements.”
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New testimonials… all in a row!

Susanna Cassam

We asked our clients for feedback about their music teachers last week.  Check out our testimonials page to see what they said when prompted to comment on the list below, or mention anything else they felt was relevant. Thank you to all of our tutors for their total dedication to the cause, especially Clare, James, Rich, Priya, Jinny, Rosanna, Zara, Annalies, Jonathan, Vicky, Philip and Adrian… who have all been specifically targeted for high praise!!!

How well does your tutor demonstrate the following qualities?

  • Dedication to a pupil’s progress on their instrument
  • Inspired and engaging teaching methods
  • Good time keeping
  • Good rapport with pupils
  • Regularity of lessons
  • Friendly, polite, professional attitude
  • ‘Variety’ during a lesson (for example sight-reading, theory, scales, pieces, composition)