Monthly Archives: April 2011

We have a new Yamaha grand piano!

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Lorraine

Thank you to Coach House Pianos for delivering this lovely Yamaha Grand piano to us. It was no mean feat to get this grand piano into the flat! A few rules regarding the treatment of this delicate (and very expensive) … Continue reading →

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Music and Passion – a talk by Benjamin Zander

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Lorraine

Here is a wonderful talk by Benjamin Zander, a conductor and musician. The beginning of the talk shows the perseverance required by young pianists to hone their craft and reach the point of enlightened piano playing. This isn’t something that … Continue reading →

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Mock Exams and Performance assessments, April 2011

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Lorraine

Mock Exams and Performances are booked as follows: 27 April at 5pm, Callum 28 April at 11am, Safiya 7 May at 3pm, Irene 7 May at 4pm, Grace 7 May at 4.30pm, Inigo Take all of your books along. You … Continue reading →

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Job vacancy: Aural and ear training teachers, grades 1 to 8.

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Lorraine

We are looking for a weekend teacher to offer aural lessons in the busy run-up to the ABRSM exam sessions. Each term we have candidates entering at all levels so we require a teacher that is able to teach up … Continue reading →

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Mock Exams & Mock Performance Assessments

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Lorraine

Mock performance assessments are available for graded exams and festival performances. MOCK EXAM DATES SATURDAY 7TH OF MAY 15.00 – 16.00 Irene (Grade 8 aural) 16.30 – 17.00 Grace (Grade 1 Rockschool) 17.00 – 17.30 Inigo (Grade 2) MOCK FESTIVAL … Continue reading →

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Easter Holiday Activities in East Dulwich

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Lorraine

1. Day Of Dance – Workshops for children run by The Green Room Joanna and Chris Ernest are running their excellent Easter Dance Day at Harris Girls’ School on Homestall Road in East Dulwich, London SE22 on the 18th & 19th … Continue reading →

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Arriving soon: A new Yamaha grand piano for our East Dulwich piano school

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Lorraine

The beloved Yamaha U1 is being replaced with a rather lovely C1 Yamaha Grand piano over the Easter holidays. Here’s a little sneak preview of the piano. I am hoping it will fit through the tiny corridor – we shall … Continue reading →

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A guide to choosing a second instrument. Part 2: The Clarinet

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Lorraine

Here is Barry Sullivan‘s second installment in his informative blogs about choosing a second instrument. After previously covering the flute, he now turns his attention to the clarinet. Barry is a very skilled woodwind player and teacher and is happy … Continue reading →

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A guide to choosing a second instrument. Part 1: The Flute

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Lorraine

Hello! I’m Barry Sullivan, and I’m a professional woodwind teacher and performer, working in South East London. First of all, I’d like to thank Lorraine Liyanage for allowing me to post to her blog : I hope my words will … Continue reading →

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ABRSM Certificates – ABRSM Piano Exam Results, March 2011

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Lorraine

VIEW OUR LATEST EXAMS RESULTS HERE. Congratulations to all students that recently took their ABRSM exams. The feedback from the examiner was very positive. We are very impressed with all your hard work and are delighted to see this being … Continue reading →