I received a lovely card through the post today from Fiona Carr of Friends of Kampala Music School acknowledging receipt of the £300 raised for Betina’s lessons last year. The concerts actually raised £430 but I have kept the surplus aside to provide any other disbursements Betina may need in the course of her lessons (exams, music …
Category archives: Podcasts
Before Grade 1 – LCM Step 2
Following in my series of posts looking at the certificate options open to students before Grade 1, this week’s video demonstration explores the components of the LCM Step 2 piano exam. Step 2 – All the necessary material is available in a single publication
Before Grade 1 – LCM Step 1
Following in my series of posts looking at the certificate options open to students before Grade 1, this week’s video demonstration explores the components of the LCM Step 1 piano exam. Step 1 – All the necessary material is available in a single publication
Before Grade 1 – The Pre-prep Test
This is the first in a series of posts looking at the certificate options available for young beginners to tackle before they are ready to start working on Grade 1. I have used the ABRSM Prep Test for over a year now which has proved popular with my students, giving them a taste of what …
Students perform in Chester recital
Thirty students performed in the Charity Piano Recital last week at The King’s School. The concert raised a further £180 towards Betina’s lesson bursary bringing the total raised this year to over £400. With a year of lessons costing £300 this means there is a surplus to go towards her exam fees and other costs. …