For some time now, Trinity College have not been issuing hard-copy certificates, but have sent digital ones instead. Obviously this saves them a lot of money, in spite of which they still put their exam fees up every year. Anyway, I print the certificates here, as I think it’s important to have a physical recognition …
The Spring Series 2025 starts on Monday 13th January and finishes on Saturday 5th April, a total of 11 weeks. Rippling Keys Music will be closed during the week starting Monday 17th February. The Summer Series 2025 starts on Monday 28th April and finishes on Saturday 9th August, a total of 14 weeks. Rippling Keys Music will be closed …
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Parents of pupils aged 18 and under are invited to come to my house for an informal chat about your child’s musical progress this term. These discussions are very helpful as communication updates between you, the parents, and me, the teacher. Last term, only 50% of parents took up this offer, but for those who …
Hi everyone, I thought you’d be interested to know I’ve signed up to walk 30 miles during the month of November (only a mile a day!) to raise money for Cancer Research UK. You can find out more about my efforts here, and if you choose to support me, I shall be very grateful. Thank …
Well done to everyone who took part in this afternoon’s Showcase at the St Laurence’s Centre in South Walsham! Kit and I were so proud of you. It was a real treat to have the drummers, as well as pianists and keyboardists, presenting so many different styles and genres of music. You all played your …
If you come to my house for lessons, please pull onto the drive and park next to my car (a white VW Golf). If you’re just dropping your child off and intend to drive off somewhere, it’s fine to pull up next to the Green and do that, but please don’t park next to the …
There will be no lessons on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th October. There will be no lessons on Saturday 23rd November. If you normally have your music lesson on a Friday or a Saturday, please contact me to reschedule these lessons. Thank you.
You should have received an email from me to let you know there is a new post on my website. The email also invites you to look at the Pupils’ Page. If you don’t have the new password for this page, please send me a message (email, text or WhatsApp) and I will give you …
The Autumn Series starts on Monday 16th September and finishes on Saturday 21st December. There will be no lessons during the week of 28th October, unless by prior arrangement. This means the Autumn Series consists of 13 weeks of tuition.
In this YouTube video, Jazer explains five things he wishes his piano teacher had made him do when he started learning to play. I really like the clear way he explains them, so please do look at his video: You will also have heard me say these things before! Jazer Lee also recommends a metronome …
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