Just testing the water for interest here. I'm considering running some weekend string workshops/clinics aimed at the adult learner. They would be held in the south west London area, would be easily accessible by car and have plenty of FREE parking space available. Timings might vary, but I guess each workshop would last around 2 hours. (The added incentive is that the intended venue has a bar on site that sells reasonably priced beverages and food).

The aim would be to keep them friendly, informal and run in a way that people not only learn, but also enjoy the experience. Ideally for this reason I would run them for 2, 3 or 4 people at a time, so that the atmosphere was relaxed but at the same time all attendees received one-to-one attention. If an attendee had specific technique issues they'd like to cover, then a portion of the workshop time could be geared around it.

It would also provide an opportunity for adult learners to chat to each other about their expriences and any solutions or similar string playing problems they may share.

This will also be posted on the Viva Strings forum

Please send Amanda a Private Message if you are interested. Please DON'T post email addresses on the forums folks! It leaves you open to SPAM and internet viruses.

Thanks

Christine

done!

me too!

I would like to make it clear to anyone interested that these are 'workshops'. They are not and will not be run as masterclasses, or even on a masterclass format.

Input from the attendees will be as important as any knowledge I impart to them. It would even help if people could mention to me, before the day, if there is any specific technical issue they would like to cover.

Nobody will be asked to perform a solo, or play anything on their own if they don't want to. Although everyone will get individual attention during the session, the main idea is that we still work as a group.

Amanda I have a friend interested too, although she is very nervous.

I think we would both like to improve our tone and get to grips with vibrato a bit better?

Looking forward to more details

So where have all the rest of the adult learner string players suddenly disappeared to then?

Stunning location (owned by HM The Queen), nice food, a range of places to stay from Travel Lodge to 4* hotels, even a good shopping town and a famous tourist attraction only a mile away.

What further 'carrots' does one need to tempt you to a delightful, green and leafy region of SW London...

I would love to come along with my cello but unfortunately from here, travel is not always cheap or easy.

Perfectly understandable when you're in Ireland. And I also know how funny airlines and even ferries can be about cellos and the like