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Music Learning 2008

Music learning live 2008 kicked off yesterday in Gateshead and so far I have not managed to find one weblog or website that gives a brief synopsis of the day’s findings. An interactive section would have done the world of

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Music Learning 2008

Music learning live 2008 kicked off yesterday in Gateshead and so far I have not managed to find one weblog or website that gives a brief synopsis of the day’s findings. An interactive section would have done the world of

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Birmingham Jazz

I am leading some improvisation sessions for Birmingham Jazz and shall be taking part in their Big Band sessions too! Really looking forward to creating new sounds with new people! Cheers to Sid Peacock for hiring me! Check the myspace

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Birmingham Jazz

I am leading some improvisation sessions for Birmingham Jazz and shall be taking part in their Big Band sessions too! Really looking forward to creating new sounds with new people! Cheers to Sid Peacock for hiring me! Check the myspace

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Tweaking the blog

There are some mp3 files for you to have a listen to – uploaded onto a new media page. There are some really talented young people producing and writing their own songs. Have a listen!

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Tweaking the blog

There are some mp3 files for you to have a listen to – uploaded onto a new media page. There are some really talented young people producing and writing their own songs. Have a listen!

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Lost for words

So, projects are running quite smoothly-even the not so keen participants are being creative which is always a plus! At Foxford School having to help young people write compositions in three weeks in proving to be challenging but fun. Some

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Lost for words

So, projects are running quite smoothly-even the not so keen participants are being creative which is always a plus! At Foxford School having to help young people write compositions in three weeks in proving to be challenging but fun. Some

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And the days became shorter

Man it’s depressing this lack of sunshine. It’s turning everyone melancholy at school and its cold. So far, community music seems to be beating music teacher-hood by 5-3. Classroom management is the main tyrant, key stage 3ers are cool but

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And the days became shorter

Man it’s depressing this lack of sunshine. It’s turning everyone melancholy at school and its cold. So far, community music seems to be beating music teacher-hood by 5-3. Classroom management is the main tyrant, key stage 3ers are cool but

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Gigbeth Music Project Video

Some footage of the workshops that I worked on all last week- we were lucky to work with some amazingly talented individuals!!

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Gigbeth Music Project Video

Some footage of the workshops that I worked on all last week- we were lucky to work with some amazingly talented individuals!!

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Gigbeth Music Project Oct ’07

I have been working on a music project organised by (Learning Skills Council funded) Gigbeth festival. We are assisting young Brummies with music compositions that are to be showcased in the opening ceremony on Digbeth High St- 1st November. We

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Gigbeth Music Project Oct ’07

I have been working on a music project organised by (Learning Skills Council funded) Gigbeth festival. We are assisting young Brummies with music compositions that are to be showcased in the opening ceremony on Digbeth High St- 1st November. We

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Tech in the afternoon

As a free lance muso cash flow is a incessant hurdle that I am slowly getting used to. In my last post I gushed about looking forward to half-term and having a much needed break. However, I am a slave

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Tech in the afternoon

As a free lance muso cash flow is a incessant hurdle that I am slowly getting used to. In my last post I gushed about looking forward to half-term and having a much needed break. However, I am a slave

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Melting my heart and playing the game

2 weeks until half term and I can’t wait! I have not had a holiday since I became a free-lancer in spring, a little break away is much needed. ‘Bass Culture’ is going really well, we have had hardly any

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Melting my heart and playing the game

2 weeks until half term and I can’t wait! I have not had a holiday since I became a free-lancer in spring, a little break away is much needed. ‘Bass Culture’ is going really well, we have had hardly any

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Autumn Term

Back to work and I am involved with a couple of exciting projects in a few schools around the West Midlands. I am working as joint project manager (with the school’s music teacher) to ensure the cohesion of “Bass Culture”-

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Autumn Term

Back to work and I am involved with a couple of exciting projects in a few schools around the West Midlands. I am working as joint project manager (with the school’s music teacher) to ensure the cohesion of “Bass Culture”-

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