John and Paul respond to an invitation which finds them attending a fete at St Peter’s Church, Woolton. The date is July 6th, 1957 and a band is playing called The Quarrymen. Paul knew the churchyard and would often sunbathe. In this churchyard there is a gravestone for Eleanor Rigby. (Kemp, 2021) (Beatles Liverpool and More, 2018) Later that day the young Paul would meet a seventeen year old called John. The bands live set was recorded on a reel to reel recorder by Bob. In 1

Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson wrote 'Slipping Through My Fingers' in 1981, it was recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA for their album The Visitors with Agnetha Fältskog singing the lead vocal. The lyrics tell of a mothers acknowledgement of how quickly her daughter has grown up and the lack of time they spent together (Wikipedia, 2022). The song was used in the film 'Mamma Mia!' which was released in 2008 by Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried (open.spotify.com, 2008). Björn

"Johnny B. Goode" is a 1958 rock song written and first recorded by Chuck Berry. It is considered to be one of the most recognizable songs in the history of popular music. Credited as "the first rock & roll hit about rock & roll stardom". For more information https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_B._Goode Johnny B. Goode is a very happy song with a tempo of 168 BPM. The track runs2 minutes and 42 seconds long with a B♭ key and a major mode. It is a high energy a dance song w

"Something Just Like This" is a song by American electronic music duo The Chainsmokers and British rock band Coldplay. The song is written in the key of B minor and has a tempo of 103.156 beats per minute in common time. It follows a chord progression of G(add9)–Asus–Bm–Asus, and the vocals span two octaves, from G2 to G4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Something_Just_Like_This In the lesson this can be sung at various levels and in different keys according to your ability. Th

"I Have a Dream" is a song by Swedish pop group ABBA. It was released in December 1979 as the sixth and final single from the group's sixth studio album, Voulez-Vous . It was a major hit, topping the charts in many countries and peaking at No. 2 in the UK over the Christmas week of 1979. Twenty years later, Irish pop group Westlife released a version that reached No. 1 in the UK over the Christmas week of 1999. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Have_a_Dream_(song) Official Vid

Check out this blog for the challenges in August. See below for Dru's Reception Challenge August Super Gem Secret Gem Work in Progress Challenges. Dru's Reception Challenge 1. Download the sticker sheet. 2. Collect stickers by completing 25 challenges in a month. You can download below or collect in reception. 3. Receive 2 extra gemstones for a complete sheet. Sticker sheet Download. Week 1: 01/08 - 07/08 This week's challenge is a simple one. Send in a photo or video to

This is a song used in the guitar program for level 3 and features the chords E minor, A minor, C major and D major. This piece is still in copyright and the sheet music can be purchased on this link Many versions can be located on Ultimate Guitar. This is the link for better option at this standard. Shape of You: Ed Sheeran - Melody Shape of You: Ed Sheeran - Chords Download the worksheet Official Video

Brown Eyed Girl was recorded by Van Morrison in 1967. The genre is soft rock. It is in the key of G and has a bpm of 150 with 4 beats per bar. You can download the lyrics and chords for this from Ultimate Guitar on this link This track uses the guitar chords G, C, D, Em and D7. Max demonstrates these chords on Max's Guitar Chord blog (to access click the link in the name, or click here ). Strumming Patterns The strumming pattern for this track is developed from a steady fou

in 1980 - 1985 I was privileged to be a member of Tameside Youth Orchestras. I did not realise it at the time, but the evenings I was ferried to Ashton Library, back entrance, have become some cherished memories. I remember the feeling of being part of a sound the at the start seemed impossible but over the weeks changed from a garbled mess to something beautiful. One of my favourite songs back then was the Radetsky March and the Liberty Bell March; and my greatest fear was h

This is a song used in the singing & vocals program for level 3. You can download the lyrics from this link This track was sung by Bill Withers and was released in 1972 and was the first single from the album Still Bill. The song fits into the genre of soul and gospel music and carries a motto that helping others when they need it is not just selfless charity it is the best interest of everyone as sooner or later we will all need a helping hand. The tempo is 75 bpm but you

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