*ONLINE* Piano by ear: How to play by ear, improvise and accompany songs in simple steps
Thurs 6, 13 and 20 May 2021
Tutor: Lucinda Mackworth-Young
Guiding you through her book Piano by ear, published by Faber Music in 2015, Lucinda will demonstrate how easy it is to make music spontaneously, by ear, improvising and accompanying well-known songs.
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*ONLINE* Ornaments and Finger Speed in Balkan Tunes
Sat 8, 15 and 22 May 2021
Tutor: Gundula Stojanova Gruen
This course focusses on embellishments in Balkan music. We shall learn pieces from Balkan regions, and indulge into ornamentation, phrasing and playing techniques, everything which will make them sound truly Balkan.
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*ONLINE* Harpsichord Workshop with Claire Williams
Tues 11 May 2021
Tutor: Claire Williams
An exciting online course for individuals focusing on solo harpsichord repertoire.
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*ONLINE* Oboe Extravaganza
Sat 15 - Sun 16 May 2021
Tutors: Andrew Knights, Ian Clarke
The weekend will provide many new ideas to stimulate oboists in their personal practice. Topics such as finger fluency, embouchure and articulation will all be covered.
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String Chamber Music: Growing in Confidence
Mon 17 - Wed 19 May 2021
Tutors: Nic Fallowfield, Jenny Curtis, Richard Muncey
A course to begin to explore the joy of playing chamber music and having the confidence to play one to a part.
Available spaces for violin and viola.
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Improve your Sight Reading for Advanced Musicians
Mon 17 - Wed 19 May 2021
Tutor: Paul Harris
Paul Harris, one of the UK’s most respected teachers and author of the Improve your Sight Reading series, leads this course designed to help musicians with their sight-reading skills through the holistic process of Simultaneous Learning. The course will help participants develop all the techniques required to sight-read with confidence and Paul will offer his unique approach to get you on the right track.
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Small Mixed Chamber Music
Fri 21 - Sun 23 May 2021
Tutors: Lisa Nelsen, Julian Metzger, Paul Turner
A friendly course with artists who have extensive experience in guiding all kinds of musicians through their performance apprehensions, fears and nerves.
Available space for flute.
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Introduction to the Recorder Orchestra
Fri 21 - Sun 23 May 2021
Tutors: Caroline Jones, Alyson Lewin
Supportive introduction to playing in the recorder orchestra with two highly experienced recorder specialists. Technique, sectional rehearsals and full orchestral sessions. Students are encouraged to play different sizes of recorder. Suitable for experienced U3A, SRP and ensemble players.
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Guitar Weekend with Gary Ryan
Fri 21 - Sun 23 May 2021
Tutor: Gary Ryan
This course offers an opportunity to meet in a friendly and supportive atmosphere to play solo and ensemble guitar music under the guidance of an expert, experienced and encouraging tutor.
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*ONLINE* The Benslow Music Forum
Thu 27 May and 24 June 2021
Tutor: Lucinda Mackworth-Young
Chaired by Lucinda Mackworth-Young, pianist, psychologist, and renowned International Director of The Piano Teachers’ Course UK, this lunchtime hour is for all musicians, performers, teachers and amateurs to gather together to share expertise and solve problems.
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String Quartets with the Bingham (2 night option)
Fri 28 - Sun 30 May 2021
Tutors: Members of the Bingham Quartet
The Bingham Quartet return with another of their special weekends devoted to coaching pre-formed quartets.
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String Quartets with the Bingham (3 night option)
Fri 28 - Mon 31 May 2021
Tutors: Members of the Bingham Quartet
The Bingham Quartet return with another of their special weekends devoted to coaching pre-formed quartets.
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Jazz Piano
Mon 31 May - Wed 2 June 2021
Tutor: Tim Richards
Meet and play with like-minded pianists, learn new repertoire, brush up your improvisation skills and study jazz harmony with one of Britain’s top jazz pianists and educators.
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Benslow Music is a fully COVID-secure educational venue and we are focused on operating our courses, concerts and events in a responsible way that continues to give our guests opportunities to create enjoyable Benslow Music memories. You may review what we are doing to ensure that you can enjoy your visit to Benslow Music on our website: COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions.
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Our full 2021 programme of residential courses is now available to view online at www.benslowmusic.org/courses - take a look!
July to September 2021 Courses
Booking for Members is currently open
Online and Non-Member bookings will open at 9am on Monday 10 May 2021
October to December 2021 Courses
Booking for Members opens at 9am on Friday 14 May 2021
Online and Non-Member bookings will open at 9am on Friday 18 June 2021
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