As many of our regulars know Dru is having extensive treatment at The Christie. In view of this daily treatment we are having to adjust out opening hours again, the teaching staff and myself will be covering the desk during this time. Your patience and understanding are appreciated, I am sure you all can join me in wishing Dru well with the treatment and we look forward to him being back at the helm soon. If you currently have a lesson booked in a time we are now closed the l

This is a song used in the guitar program for level 3 and features the chords A major, D major, E major. You can purchase the lyrics and chords are available to download from Ultimate Guitar on this link. In preparation for this song you will learn initially how to strum down on the beat, following this how to strum up on primary and the half beat and finally how to create your own strumming pattern. This skill may be used with any piece in 4/4 time. The demonstration is r

As an Academy while we have used traditional tutor or music books the errors this has promulgated in the following decision by Chris (our Music Director) and Dru (our Administrative director). Every student moves at their own speed. Irrespective of age or ability. Everyone will find an item or items they struggle with, or need extra work on. To introduce something new, while a student is still struggling with a previous concept is akin to building a house with an unstable f

Waiting is a level 1 Find Zone piece. The learning objective for this piece is the inclusion of the silences or rests alongside holding the notes for the full value. The piece uses the notes C3 to G3 and C5 to G5 and the note and rest values or a crotchet and a minim. There is a tie and a few two note chord s also included. Download the free worksheet A metronome is a useful tool for maintaining a steady beat. There are many free and easy to use apps available for your phone

From 25th April 2022 Stalybridge Music Academy will be opening within the following hours If you have your lesson before 2pm on Monday to Thursday we will endeavor to adjust your lesson time or make arrangements for your lesson to take place at the normal time until an alternative can be arranged.

23rd February 2022 - 1st March 2022 Prize : 1 Gem Send a 30 second 'Work in Progress' video wearing something RED. Send to 0781 339 8977 to be included in the window video. Practice is vital to moving forward on your instrument but actually getting to do the practice can be harder than the practise itself. Our reception challenges are designed to motivate and encourage students to practice. While the advertising is directed to MusiKids the challenge is open to all. If you a

Thank you for sending your 'Work in Progress' video to be included in the weekly 'Gemstar' video. They are becoming very popular therefore the videos are published weekly by Simon, and putting the all important gemstones in the students pots who send in videos, well done keep up the good practice. These videos are recorded and published as progress points, marking regular points in time to look back on and see how far they have come, and how much has been achieved. Nobody p

Thank you for sending your 'Work in Progress' video to be included in the weekly 'Gemstar' video. They are becoming very popular therefore the videos are published weekly by Simon, and putting the all important gemstones in the students pots who send in videos, well done keep up the good practice. These videos are recorded and published as progress points, marking regular points in time to look back on and see how far they have come, and how much has been achieved. Nobody p

Thank you for sending your 'Work in Progress' video to be included in the weekly 'Gemstar' video. They are becoming very popular therefore the videos are published weekly by Simon, and putting the all important gemstones in the students pots who send in videos, well done keep up the good practice. These videos are recorded and published as progress points, marking regular points in time to look back on and see how far they have come, and how much has been achieved. Nobody pl

Seasons Greetings Seasons Greetings and Festive Frivolity. As we approach the time of the Seasonal Holidays we would like to take the opportunity to thank all of you who’ve supported, helped, attended and participated at Stalybridge Music Academy this year. So that you are all aware here are our opening times over the two week festive period. Please discuss with Simon on desk when you’d like to have your lesson if your scheduled lesson falls on a day that we’re not here or

THE CERTIFICATES HAVE ARRIVED The @londoncollegeofmusic certificates have arrived for some of our students. Kyle - Distinction for Grade 1 piano Max - Distinction for Grade 2 Classical Guitar Robbie - Distinction for Grade 2 Piano Joseph - Distinction for Grade 1 Piano Oliver - Distinction for Grade 5 Piano #welldoneeveryone #welldone #pianolessons #pianolessons #pianolessons #pianolessonsonline #pianolessonsforkids #stalybridge #stalybridgetown #stalybridgeshops #stalybridg

Thank you for sending your 'Work in Progress' video to be included in the weekly 'Gemstar' video. They are becoming very popular therefore the videos are published weekly by Simon, and putting the all important gemstones in the students pots who send in videos, well done keep up the good practice. These videos are recorded and published as progress points, marking regular points in time to look back on and see how far they have come, and how much has been achieved. Nobody pl

Family learning is designed to bring music into the family experience. Parents can support their children's learning at home, bring music and song into many activities. A family learning lesson is priced at the standard rate and the teacher takes the additional role of facilitator or mentor. The family help each other, each member taking a part that they can play and feel a part of the activity. Each participant will require their own instrument, each is the same size. As ti

Thank you for sending your 'Work in Progress' video to be included in the weekly 'Gemstar' video . They are becoming very popular therefore to ensure the videos are published weekly Simon is taking over the job of preparing and publishing the video, and putting the all important gemstones in the students pots who send in videos. I have opened a new number WhatsApp number to send Gemstar videos , this is 07706 638821. I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join