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A NEW YEAR MESSAGE
So many of us over indulge in food and drinks over the Christmas period, not forgetting the late nights, that it is no wonder we often...

Kathleen Savage
Dec 29, 20242 min read
A poignant reminder.......
"Music Students As the semester grinds on you may feel intensely burned-out. You may even consider dropping out of music altogether. If...

Kathleen Savage
Mar 12, 20241 min read


THE SIREN
I first came across this exercise on an Estill course and it is now widely used in many a pedagogy. It’s an exercise which aids a super...

Kathleen Savage
Oct 23, 20231 min read


Right Teacher, Right Time
Most of us will remember fondly a class teacher whose belief in us spurred us on our way. It can be the same with instrumental teachers,...

Kathleen Savage
Apr 11, 20232 min read


HELP! I HAVEN'T ENOUGH BREATH........
First and foremost, don't panic! All this does is make you more anxious; no-one can execute any function at their best when they are...

Kathleen Savage
Aug 9, 20222 min read


Coming Out Of Remoteness
At long last most of us have been able to welcome the resumption of face-to-face teaching. It’s been a relief that students have...

Kathleen Savage
Oct 11, 20212 min read


Performing (Part 2)
Here are three scenarios, all of which are performances: an exam an audition a full scale solo performance with orchestra However low or...

Kathleen Savage
Apr 21, 20211 min read


Performing (Part 1)
Some people just love performing. Some people would love to love performing. We all have our own position on performing but there is no...

Kathleen Savage
Feb 6, 20213 min read


Pandemic!
This year has turned into the most unusual year most of us have ever known. Since coming out of the national “lockdown” of March/April,...

Kathleen Savage
Oct 5, 20202 min read


Memorising!
Memorising music is a bit of a nemesis for many of us not in the flush of youth, I’m afraid, but the good news is that we all remember...

Kathleen Savage
Aug 10, 20203 min read
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