Hello everyone!
Well January is traditionally the month of good intentions, so I guess it’s not a bad time to tell you that this year I’m planning to resurrect the Artpeggios blog. I’ll try to post once a month with news, videos, photos and various musings to, hopefully, entertain if not inspire you in your music. I’m looking forward to your comments - so feel free. I’m starting slowly though…
In December, we had our first students’ concert at The Bolton, a comfortable and welcoming pub in Earl’s Court. It was our first concert for the year. We had a great mix of beginners and more advanced students, from children as young as 6yrs to adults, playing in a variety of styles. Sadly I missed it as I had managed to break my leg a few days before, but I’m determined to come to the next one!
Performance is a really important part of the learning process: ultimately, playing music is not a singular activity, the aim is to play with and in front of other people, as an act of communication. So the friendly and supportive atmosphere of a Sunday afternoon at an Artpeggios students’ concert is a great way to start.
I’d like to say a big thank you to our lovely teachers who accompanied and supported our students and filled in for me in taking photos. The next concert will be at the end of March - we’ll keep you posted!
Ash
