Practice or Talent?
I have just completed the first proof read of the first edit of my book, 'Practice or Talent?' - What makes us musical?. This has been at least a 2 year journey if not more having taught for over 18…
Streisand hits Devizes!
'Streisand - The Main Event' went to Devizes on Wednesday and was received by a full house! Songs from Barbra Streisand's first recording, 'You'll Never Know' through her hits and films, No. 1 singles, Awards and astonishing accomplishments! At 72…
Musical Theatre Workshop
A morning of Musical Theatre what could be better? Exploring what makes Musical Theatre what it is and how do we produce 'that' sound! Friday will see me working with teachers from Richard Taunton's Sixth Form College on Musical Theatre technique.…
Wicked Workshop!
20th October will see Lisa Faye flying into Mayflower Theatre, Southampton to host the Act Now Musical Theatre Workshop on Wicked The Musical! She will be taking you through the fabulous songs from the show, including, One Short Day, For…
Term Starts!
Today see's the start of the new term for 5678 Music Education and it's music students. Private lessons will start back in singing, piano and music theory and the 5678 Choir come back together on Wednesday's 7.45pm - 9pm. We…
Summer Holidays
With only 2 weeks left of the Summer Holidays, planning is beginning for the new term of 5678 Music Education! I have had some holiday, but have been mainly working on my book, 'Practice or Talent'!...almost there now! Term starts…
5678 Music Education Concert
Students of music school 5678 Music Education are holding their Summer Concert this coming Saturday, 12th July. This Concert gives students an opportunity to share piano pieces and songs with friends and family that they have been working on this term,…
Fete Singing
Yes it rained at The Wonston Fete, hence the very fetching wellies! However, people came out to support Wonston Church buying cakes, fresh produce, books, plants and the usual fete activities and games. The 5678 Choir sang, in-between down pours,…
ABRSM Piano Exams
Ten of my piano students have their ABRSM Piano exams today in Winchester, ranging from Grade 1 - Grade 7. They have all worked very hard, practising scales, pieces, sight reading and aural tests and are now ready to show…
Wonston Fete Opening
Today, I have been asked to open our village fete in Wonston. What an honour, and what does one say? Apart from how brat it is to be part of such a wonderful community. I will also be singing a…