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![]() South West Music Agency... whether it’s acoustic background music or something a little more raucous, we’ll provide live folk music tailored to your requirements, creating the perfect atmosphere for your wedding or event. |
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Devon Squeezebox Foundation
Their mission: "to promote and encourage the learning and playing of music, primarily from the English tradition, on squeezeboxes in Devon and the West Country." Sounds grand doesn’t it? Devon Squeezebox Foundation Update Ed Rennie (from the Bismarcks) has got together with a group of like-minded folk and community music enthusiasts, Annie Rennie, Mark Bazeley (from the Dartmoor Pixie Band), Colin Andrews and Alan Quick. Together they have formed the Devon Squeezebox Foundation. 1-2-1 Melodeon Tuition Melodeon hire also available. Instrument Hire Thanks to the generosity of the West Country Concertina Players, we have been loaned a number of English Concertinas which are available for hire in conjunction with the workshop series. It's a great opportunity to really try out an instrument with tuition to see if it suits before actually buying one. We also have a number of D/G melodeons for hire with the Devon Melodeon Project, once again giving the opportunity to try before you buy. Both Devon Squeezebox Foundation and The West Country Concertina Players would like to thank the National Lottery who provided the funds to purchase these instruments. Monthly workshops for English Concertina, Melodeon and Piano Accordion for all levels from absolute beginners upwards. AND we have a number of english concertinas and melodeons for hire, so if you fancy learning but have no instrument, no worries! For More information, call Ed on 01363 774426 |
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Wren Trust
The work that the Wren Trust is involved includes: Workshops Music & Song Open-access Community Folk Orchestras and Choirs in Devon 2012 No auditions, no music reading needed - all voices and acoustic instruments welcome - just turn up on the night! Visit website > or contact Kevin Buckland
Exeter: Voices In Common Folk Choir, Pinhoe Road Baptist Church EX4 7HZ - Every Wednesday (term-time only), 6.45pm Okehampton: Mandolin Orchestra Of Devon, Fairplace Church EX20 1DN - Saturday (occasional - term-time only), 1.45pm - 21 Jan, 10 March Okehampton: West Devon Folk Choir, Okehampton College, Mill Road EX20 1PW - Every Tuesday (term-time only), 6.45pm Paignton: Folk Orchestra Of Torbay, Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue TQ3 3HF - Every Thursday (term-time only), 6.45pm - 12, 19, 26, Jan, 2, 9 Feb, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Mar Paignton: Torbay Folk Choir, Goodrington Methodist Church, Grange Road TQ4 7LG - Every Tuesday (term-time only), 6:45pm Torrington: Folk Orchestra of North Devon, Plough Arts Centre, 911 Fore Street EX38 8HQ - Every Monday (term-time only), 6.30pm - 9, 16, 23, 30 Jan, 6, 27 Feb, 5, 12, 19, 26 Mar
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Folk Camps
Folk Camps as an organisation has been running now for over 40 years. The camps much smaller than festivals and run on DIY principles but are just as much fun. The chances are that some of you may even have attended a folk camps in the past. Folk Camping is ideal for Morris dancers and their families and provides a holiday which encompasses music, dancing - not just Morris - and many more activities with like-minded people. More information from Folk Camps Website > |
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Folk and Roots Music Agency
Just building up....needs really good ceilidh bands (particularly smaller outfits) and pro-standard acts to fill some gigs in Devon and Cornwall. Limited demand at the moment for solo acts, but some are being tried. 10% commission for gigs we give you. 10 acts on the books so far and growing. Call Deni, Mad Rush Entertainments on 01752 661367 or |
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The Parson and the Village Song Men
The folk song and music collection of Devon squire and parson Sabine Baring Gould presented by Bob Mann ~ Stories and background information on the collection Les Noden > ~ Songs, guitar and Anglo concertina ~ Songs, guitar, lute and Anglo concertina Mick Bramich > This entertaining and informative show has been presented at numerous festivals, churches and specialist societies over the last twelve years. It is constantly being revised as new material comes to light and the song and story elements are tailored to suit particular localities. If you are looking for a folk music based performance for your group, club or festival then contact either: Bob Mann ~ 01803 847930 or Mick Bramich ~ 01364 649339
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Roots and Shoots
Listen on 106.8 FM and online > Every Monday 6 to 8 pm with Martin Hodge, Martin Henning and Rich Cooke.
On Exeter's community radio station Phonic FM and online to the world featuring the best in folk/roots music with a strong emphasis on local music - both live in the studio and recorded. News too of folk/roots events in Exeter and south and east Devon.
We'd welcome contributions from musicians, singers and anyone involved with folk/roots/world music in and around Exeter. Most importantly, listen in, then get in touch to tell us your reactions and suggestions. Contact Roots and Shoots Telephone 01392 217827 (Martin Hodge) 01837 871498 (Martin Henning) or check out blog> |
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Ruby Country Market
Ruby Country Market aims to recreate a bustling, traditional style market in the heart of the community in Hatherliegh. The first market is on Easter Saturday 7 April 2012. Bringing together growers, producers, traders and artisans from all over the West Country to offer their wares, selling 'all kinds of everything' If you would like to play live music at the event please contact Josie Lloyd If you would like a stall visit website > |
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The Ukulele Klub of East Devon welcomes new members of all ages and abilities. We play a wide range of material, and meet weekly in Budleigh Salterton, Tuesdays 7-9pm. For more details please see our website > or
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VIN GARBUTT: TEESSIDE TROUBADOUR
A Film By By Craig Hornby @ Cineworld, "Vin Garbutt: Teesside Troubadour" is a major new documentary by Craig Hornby ("A Century in Stone") It is a richly detailed chronicle of Teesside folk legend Vin Garbutt's epic 40-years on the road. Combining fly-on-the-wall, unseen archive and live concert footage plus candid interviews with family, friends, fans and peers the film is typically Vin - fascinating, philosophical and funny! Vin said I am thrilled to bits. What a great time I have had collaborating with Craig. He travelled with me around the world filming the whole time, he is so meticulous with every detail. For Cineworld to back the end result is fantastic and allowing me to play live in the cinema is a first for me. It's a great opportunity. For more information go to Website> Craig Hornby / Pancrack Pictures Vin Garbutt |
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Peter Thornhill reflects on the South Devon Folk scene in the 1960's by Kevin Dixon visit
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Localpeople sites
If you have up-coming events, post them at www.okehamptonpeople.co.uk - for free! The site is now reaching over 30% of the area's on-line population and growing daily. There are other localpeople sites around Devon and beyond... use them! Richard Penny - Community Publisher - Okehampton People (Also member of Walter Shortage and the Hosepipe Banned!) |
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Recording
Coomeshead Studios (Recomended by a band listed on flaxey green) Professional Quality recordings - specialists in all forms of band styles - extremely competetive rates for sessions of any length. Also offered CD duplication and remastering of old recordings to CD. For more information telephone 01626 201838 0r visit MySpace> - Website> |
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Griselda SandersonThe Swedish Nyckelharpa is a fascinating bowed keyed fiddle not often seen in the UK. However, Griselda Sanderson has been playing the instrument for some time and has recently released an album entitled "harpaphonics' that received fantastic reviews in the national press. If you would like more information or are interested in learning the nyckelharpa please feel free to get in touch with her by
You can check out some of the music at Website> or visit MySpace page> |
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Why not catch the BUS The Barnstaple Ukulele Strummers (BUS) started March 2009. Our Venue is The New Inn, Goodleigh, Barnstaple. Devon. We meet on the second Sunday of every month from 7.30pm. This is a FREE event and is open to all: experienced players, learners, or people who would like to pass on their ukulele skills to others. You can even come and watch. We are looking for people who like to strum the ukulele and enjoy a good sing-along. The session could be split into three: (1) A Strum-a-long (3) Open Mic Ukuleles can be bought for as little as £10:00. This is a very cheap way to start a new hobby. We will accept banjo ukuleles, but only if they are kept under control: they can be rather loud in the wrong hands, So what are you waiting for? Do you have (or know anyone who has) an 'act', 'turn', 'skill' or 'party piece' that you would like to share with an 'arty' audience? I'm organizing an Eccentricity Event at the Broomhill 'Art' Hotel on June 18th. The more eccentric the better. Interested? Contact Colin Shaddick telephone 01271 342999 |
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The Stolen Instrument Gallery - is a gallery for pictures of stolen musical instruments, posted by Facebook members in the hope that the instruments will be recognised and with luck lead ultimately to the instruments being reunited with their rightful owners.
Go to website > Occassionally stolen instruments or equipment may be listed on flaxey green. |
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New Moon Insurance Services
Specialist musical instrument insurance can provide greater protection and value to all musicians. Household policies rarely provide the cover players need. At best cover can be extended for out of home use, but will impose an excess and will not cover theft/loss from unattended vehicles. Specialist insurance will provide such cover. Two such companies are Musicians Insurance Services (website) and Newmoon Insurance Services (website) with premiums for an all risk policy, nil excess and unattended vehicles starting from £15 with Newmoon and £30 with MIS. Both companies can provide liability insurance for musicians with limits up to £5m. Newmoon can also provide Event insurance, covering your costs incurred putting together an event. Whatever you decided to do, please take time to consider this issue as it could save you money, if the worst ever happened. |
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Folk Play is an exclusive policy to cover musical instruments/equipment. Cover is all risks/accidental damage theft or loss anywhere in the world , including theft from vehicles (security requirements apply if over £5,000 worth of equipment is left in vehicle) . There is no policy excess to pay if you make a claim
The policy is underwritten by Allianz and the rates are the lowest we offer starting from £30 a year. Also available a public liability policy for folk clubs / bands /callers that starts at £65.00 a year, with a limit of indemnity £5m Musicians Insurance Services PO BOX 12122 MATLOCK Derbyshire DE4 3YS (01629-760101) Part of The Bryan James Group 312 High Street Harlington Hayes Middlesex UB3 5BT Company registration number 1758910 Visit websiste> |
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| Irish Dance - North Devon I have been Irish dancing for 12 years and reached advanced level. I have performed in numerous shows and public demonstrations. I have recently moved to this area from East Anglia, where I ran and managed my own dance school, and so Im very keen to continue my passion for Irish dance here in the north Devon area, by either offering lessons or getting involved in some groups or doing some demonstrations/displays. If you would like any further details please dont hesitate to contact me - telephone 07977698939, or |
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Bodhran and Irish tin whistle workshops
Bodhran and Irish tin whistle workshops are now being held at the Addbrook Park Social Club, Five Lanes, Kingsteignton on Monday evenings. First and third Mondays are tin whistle, and second and forth Mondays are bodhran workshops. The workshops are good fun, open to all, cost £3, and comprise of tuition followed by live music to practice along to. For more info please telephone or text Bruce on 07770 567639 or |
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International Folk Dance Club in Bridport. The club has only met twice so far and to help build up a repertoire and hopefully generate more interest for this type of dancing, I am in the process of arranging a professional international folk dance teacher for a day of dance courses, followed by an evening dance.
I have booked Maggie O’Regan to come to Bridport and teach general international dances (this means line and circle dances, rather than couple dances) from Balkan countries and beyond. Maggie is a lovely dancer and qualified teacher, I have known her for a long time. The teaching will be mainly aimed at beginners, so even those will little experience should be able to follow. If there are people interested in more advanced dances, the morning session could be dedicated to more complex dances but you would have to let me know a.s.a.p. I am hoping to have a live band in the evening (Balamouk) but that hasn’t been finalized yet. If live musicians are not available for the evening, there will be taped music. The provisional programme for the day is: If you are interested in taking part in this day of dance or parts thereof could you please contact me directly by telephone or email now, that would be very helpful with my planning. As I can only guess at numbers at this stage, the likely cost is in the region of £20 for the day’s dance course and £9 for the live band. If there is only going to be taped music, the cost for the evening would be around £3. Should more people than expected express an early interest in the event, prices could come down. For more information telephone 01308 423 442 or |
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| Bodhraphonics Celtic drumming for all. We run bodhran and drumming workshops for groups, clubs, schools, social events and festivals, where people can learn to play a bodhran or hand drum, and play along to live Celtic and English folk music. Workshops are lively, informative and good fun. We specialise in group workshops, clubs and working with people with learning or social disabilities. Drums, live music and PA provided. CRB checked, good rates. For more infomation, please contact Bruce 07770 567639. Newton Abbot based, and can travel. |
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| JS Arts Workshops 2012 Courses are generally held at The Archway. 15 Swinegate, Grantham. The Archway offers friendly accommodation in comfortable and relaxing surroundings, 5-minutes walk from Grantham's town centre. The Archway is a Grade II listed building dating from the 18th Century and retains many original features. The Archway offers en - suite bedrooms, and is being upgraded with Music in mind.The walled Garden when restored will offer a haven in the heart of the town just a stone's throw from the famous St. Wulfram's Church. Details of courses> 24.12.11 |
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| Cornwall Harp Centre
Courses>, Tuition, Music, Information, History, Recordings, Merchandise Based on the rugged north Cornish coast near Bude, the Cornwall harp centre provides tuition, courses, sheet music, and merchandise for harpists in the beautiful surroundings at Trehawsa, the home of harpist Sarah Deere-Jones. Weekend residential courses are held from 7pm Friday evenings to 4pm Sunday afternoons at the Cornwall Harp Centre near Bude, B&B (extra charge) is available on site and locally, and camping on site is free Cornwall is a beautiful county with a fascinating history, an ancient language and a fine legacy of Celtic culture. With its historic links to Wales & Brittany, Ireland and Scotland, all countries with their own vibrant harp playing traditions, it is a perfect place for a centre for the harp in the south of the British Isles. For more information 'Dealing with Nerves in performance' (14-16/10 & 11-13/11) Learn techniques developed by teachers, performers and psychologists alike to stop negative thought patterns and enable a more relaxed mind while performing. For any instruments. With harpist Sarah Deere-Jones. 'Home Recording' (23-25/9 & 28-30/10) Learn how to produce a professional quality master CD on your own computer, software provided. With Phil Williams. More details available on the 'Courses' page on website> |
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Halsway Manor - Somerset
Halsway Manor, TA4 4BD, Somerset, is the UK's only residential centre for traditional folk music, dance, song and crafts; it caters for groups throughout the year. A Grade 2* listed manor house on the slopes of the Quantock Hills, its history goes back over a thousand years. It has been run as a folk music centre for over 40 years. Halsway Manor offers a unique setting for conferences, wedding receptions, business meetings as well as folk events. The Manor dates from medieval times and is set in its own grounds on the edge of the Quantock Hills, 15 to 20 minutes drive from the County Town of Taunton with its main line station and M5 motorway link to London. Traditional Storytelling Courses at Halsway Manor, National Centre for the Folk Arts, Crowcombe, Somerset Feburary 12-15 2012 - A Place for Stories, course for beginners or tellers with some experience wanting to imbue their stories with a sense of place. March 19-23 2012 - The Music of Story, for storytellers and musicians who want to explore how to combine story and music in performance. Further details on Halsway Manor website > or telephone Sharon Jacksties, course leader 01458 259 553 Halsway Manor Millenium Players new CD - Ten Years On - Music, Song, Dance > For more information regarding booking Halsway Manor or for a programme of events visit Halsway Manor website > |
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Mick Bramich Concertina Tutors The Irish Concertina Trade prices supplied on request. Absolute Beginners Concertina Price £6.95 plus £1 p&p in the UK In-between Anglo
£8.95. Add £1.00 p&p in the UK. Review: Bob Taberner The Folk Mag "This book aims to bridge the gap between Mick's other two books, 'Absolute Beginners' Concertina' and 'The Irish Concertina'. The anglo concertina is a much-maligned member of the concertina family because the majority of players don't feel comfortable playing in keys other than those of the two main rows of buttons. For the majority of anglos, this means the keys of C and G, where the G row is an octave higher than you'd like it to be. Hence the demand for anglos in G and D to fit in with melodeons and fiddles. Mick's book demonstrates that it is possible to play in other keys - D major, A minor, E minor - on a 30 key C-G anglo as well as tackling the key of G by picking out the majority of notes on the C row. The exercises are well thought out and the tunes are all interesting and well chosen. You don't need to be a music reader because all the tunes are presented in an easy form of tablature, while different time signatures are clearly explained. The book is very much aimed at the player of tunes. Maybe song accompaniment is a subject for a future book. One slight disappointment for me was that Mick sticks to single note playing and doesn't include a few harmonising notes. I found myself adding them, anyway. There are a surprising number of tunes in B flat in the English tradition and Mick's book shows you how to play in that key on a C-G anglo. Which is certainly a lot cheaper than the alternative solution of buying a B flat - F box." Order To order any of these publications contact Mick Bramich at: 18 Heather Park, South Brent, TQ10 9PU, Devon. 01364 649339 More information about Mick Bramich> on Flaxey Green |
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| Tin whistle and low whistle tuition available. I have been playing for over 20 years, teaching for over 10, very experienced musician. Can teach traditionally, by ear or from written music. Beginners and beyond welcome, can teach all the session tunes. Please telephone Mairi 01566-786622 (Cornwall) 30.11.11 |
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| Melodeon and Anglo Concertina
I am based near Dulverton on the Somerset/Devon border and can offer tuition in melodeon (beginner/intermediate), Anglo Concertina (beginner) and music theory (beginner/intermediate) I have been a Morris musician for thirty years and ran a ceilidh band throughout the 1990's. I hold the Open University OU 241 'Elements in Music Theory' and a Postgrad Cert. in Further Education. Contact me for face to face or online help and support.
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| Piano accordion lessons. Lynn Baxter (BA Hons. Dip H.Ed) is a teacher and professional musician of 25 years experience. Folk styles a speciality, including Celtic, Gypsy, Klezmer, Musette, Balkan and cajun/zydeco. Adult learners taken gently through tune playing, including accessible intro to theory and demystification of musical gobbledigook. Learn with or without the dots. children welcome. Beginners to advanced (previously accordion tutor at Dartington college). £22 per hour. Newton Abbot / Torbay / Dartington areas. Telephone 01803 875176/ 07899 025818 or See band website > - to hear music. |
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| Guitar tuition I teach guitar, both acoustic and electric in most styles. Based in Kingsbridge, I am also a singer-songwriter and have my own small recording studio at home where I help students to get their ideas down. Pete has been CRB checked and have a look at his website > For more information please contact Pete |
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| Fiddle Lessons Olivia Dunn - experienced and versatile fiddle player and teacher based in Plymouth but also teach in Exeter. I play a wide range of genres and rule nothing out. I am the fiddle player in Mad Dog Mcrea, and have also just toured with the Phil Beer Band. I've previously played and depped for many other bands (including ceilidh) in the South West. For more information telephone 07748 166943. |
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| Bodhran tuition available. Put a heartbeat into Celtic music! Have fun at sessions. Friendly, experienced player and teacher offers lessons on playing the bodhran, from basics for beginers to advanced and performance playing. Based in Exeter and willing to travel the South West. Group work and workshops a speciality. CRB checked. Practice drums provided. Good rates. Interested? Please contact Bruce 07770 567639 or |
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| Octave Mandola/Mandolin and Tenor Banjo Lesson
Learn to play Irish and other folk tunes on the Octave Mandola, Mandolin or Tenor Banjo. Andrew, from the band 'Paddy's Whiskers' teaches both melody playing and accompaniment styles. You can learn to play by ear, from sheet music or using tablature, and music reading skills can be taught at the same time. Lessons are supported with sheet music and recordings of the tunes you are working on to help practice at home.
Lessons are usually an hour long and they take place in Paignton. Charges are £20 per lesson. For the very young, he offers shorter lessons at a reduced rate or can travel to your home. Charges include all extra materials (recordings and sheet music). More information is available at website> |
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| Folk Fiddle Lessons Learn to play Irish, Scottish, American and Gypsy tunes on the violin. Julia, from the band 'Paddy's Whiskers' provides folk fiddle/violin lessons designed to suit your abilities and interests. Teaching is both 'by ear' and/or from sheet music and music reading skills can also be taught at the same time. She supports learning by providing recordings of tunes being learned on CD and sheet music to take home when appropriate. Lessons are usually an hour long and they take place in Paignton. Charges are £20 per lesson. For the very young, she offers shorter lessons at a reduced rate. Charges include all extra materials (recordings and sheet music). All you need is your own violin and enthusiasm! More information is available at website> Contact Julia on 01803 520798 or |
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| West Country Concertina Players West Country Concertina Players have been running playing days and weekends for some years. We run bi-monthly meetings at Ruishton Village Hall which comprise workshops and playing for absolute beginners and others, all are welcome irrespective of ability, we do have concertinas for use if you just want to try one out. Also we have two weekends at Kilve Court, Somerset, the one in March caters for post beginners up to advanced playing and the October weekend caters for complete beginners and post beginners. Contact information: secretary Mall Derricott 01258 450927 or visit website> |
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| English Concertinas for hire
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Folk South West have 15 Jackie English Concertinas which they are willing to hire out too learners, they belong to West Country Concertina Players and are on loan to FolkSW. For more information |
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| Workshop Leader Available Beginners workshops in Tin Whistle, Accordion, Session Playing, Reading music, Singing, Accompanying Folk Songs with Piano, Harmony, Folk Flute. Plymouth & area. Also all types of musical entertainment and writing or music workshops for care homes & small clubs (daytimes). Please see details on website > Contact Deni 07854 725 399 or |
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| Phil Berthoud - Irish fiddle, folk mandolin, guitar Phil offers tuition in Irish fiddle, folk mandolin, guitar (folk/world/rock/pop). He is author of three books on Irish fiddle playing and one on Irish Mandolin playing, all published by Mel Bay. He's written 12 other books, all due to be released in the next year. Phil has over 20 years experience of instrumental tuition. All standards are catered for from absolute beginners to advanced students. Traditional and popular styles are normally taught by ear but written music can also be used if desired. Please contact Phil on 01803 862282 for more information. |
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| Learn Melodeon
If you would like to learn the Melodeon or are already a learner and would like to have lessons - I teach both English or European styles of playing on GD or CG/CGF boxes. Please contact Louise on 10364 649227 or 07737 238 076 for further information |
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| The Devon Accordion Project - Leslie Thompson
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I have been given/loaned a number of piano accordions which I will use to teach complete beginners, making the accordions available on short-term loan. The teaching sessions start at KEVIC in September, in the meantime I'm appealing to anyone with an unused accordion to either come along to the sessions or consider loaning the instrument on a sale-or-return basis to the Devon Accordion Project. Minor repairs will be done free, and the accordion will benefit for being used as well as give someone the chance to learn and possibly buy the instrument at a fair price. If interested please visit website > |
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| Piano Accordion tuition from experienced and qualified teacher based in Totnes. Instruments available for loan/sale. Expertise in British folk, French musette, Klezmer and East European styles, and anything else from Chopin to Zydeco. Telephone Leslie Thompson 01803-862393 or visit website >. | |||
| Anglo Concertina and Melodeon Tuition. All levels catered for. Three publications for Beginners, Improvers and Irish style on the Anglo. Contact: Mick Bramich 01364 649339 |
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| Guitar Tuition Learn a wide range of musical styles through TAB. Early music and folk song accompaniment are my specialisms. Contact: Mick Bramich 01752 895054 |
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| Tuition Guitar/Fiddle/Mandolin For players at all levels in North Devon. Torrington based. All ages welcome. Please call Adrian on 01805 622072 |
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| D/G Melodeon Lessons For players at all levels of competence, from beginners to advanced Mainly English-style (D/G instruments) Phone Chris on 01626 871 260 |
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| Guitar / Bass Guitar Tuition Guitar / Bass Guitar Tuition one to one in you own home by experienced professional musician Beginners onward - folk / jazz / rock Please call Martin Henning 01837 83347 or |
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