Monthly Archives: February 2011

Seeking sponsorship for our charity Piano Recital to raise money for the Surrey Docks City Farm

We are contacting local and national businesses to secure sponsorship for our upcoming Charity Piano Recital at Dulwich College on the 5th of June 2011  to raise money for the wonderful Surrey Docks City Farm. We have secured a prestigious … Continue reading

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Dress up and singalong with Bugsy Malone at the Dulwich Picture Gallery, Sunday March 6th

In search of something to do next weekend? Look no further than the screening of Bugsy Malone at The Dulwich Picture Gallery on the 6th of March. A miniaturised, musicalised version of a gangster movie, boisterous and good-natured, with catchy … Continue reading

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A recommendation for our piano tuner, Ken Bodden

Oops it’s been nearly a year since I had our piano tuned so I’m glad that Ken has popped over today whilst he was tuning a piano for one of my students around the corner on Lordship Lane. I have … Continue reading

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SE22 Piano School’s “Book of the Week”

Learning theory has always been a bit of a challenge for both the student and the teacher as the subject matter can often be very dry and uninspiring. I chanced upon the “Theory Made Easy” book about 10 years ago … Continue reading

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SE22 Piano School Trip to perform on stage at Cadogan Hall with the Southbank Sinfonia Orchestra.

We spent a very exciting morning in Sloane Square meeting up bright and early to go backstage at Cadogan Hall to rehearse with the Southbank Sinfonia Orchestra. Hannah led a fantastic workshop for us with 5 of the orchestra’s players. … Continue reading

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Philharmonia Family Music Day

Take your family along to the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall for a family trip into outer space! The Philharmonia Orchestra will be blasting off on a journey through the heavens with excerpts from Gustav Holst’s The Planets and Strauss’ … Continue reading

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Recommended practice notebook for music lessons

I found this great notebook to jot down homework whilst browsing online at Musicroom, my favourite web site for buying sheet music and books. It is ideal for those preparing for ABRSM examinations, practical or theory. Includes pages for lesson … Continue reading

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Piano teacher profile: Rachel Bishop

I joined the SE22 Piano School at the beginning of 2011 and I work here on Saturdays. I teach beginners up to Grade 6 level and specialise in Early Years Music Education for KS1 and KS2. I live in Tamworth … Continue reading

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2011 Summer ABRSM Exams

We have the following vacancies for piano lessons in East Dulwich. The lessons will start after half-term on the week commencing the 28th of February, 2011: Tuesdays at 7.30pm with Lorraine (30 minutes, intermediate to advanced level) Saturday at 4pm … Continue reading

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Charity Summer Piano Recital at Dulwich College to raise money for the Surrey Docks City Farm.

SE22 Piano School Summer Recital will be at the Old Library at Dulwich College on Sunday the 5th of June, 2011. 3pm – 5pm. We are proud to be raising funds for the Surrey Docks City Farm, a farm that … Continue reading

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