Learning & Participation

A whole weekend of listening and playing in the company of others who want to learn and improve jazz skills. Building on the success of previous years, we are running another jazz weekend workshop, this time with tutors Sue Ferris and Stu Collingwood. The 2-day workshop will be an introduction to improvisation, exploring ideas both […]

A Weekend of Folk Music with the Emphasis on Participation Arranged in partnership with Tyne Valley Folk Train CIC Saturday 14 August A choice of four afternoon workshops led by Tom McConville and his band followed by an evening concert. For more information and tickets click here Sunday 15 August A lively afternoon session led […]

Saturday 4 September: 13:30 – 17:00 at The Globe with John Pope Ears First: Cultivating active listening In this workshop we dive into the practice of listening and learn how we can grow that skill, to become more developed as musicians (and, maybe, people?). Starting with the idea of ‘active listening’ and exploring how it […]

A series of jazz workshops specifically for women running on the third Saturday of each month (except January and August) Next workshop is Saturday 18 September: 13:30 – 17:00 at The Globe with Sue Ferris These workshops create a supportive atmosphere for instrumentalists and vocalists alike. They concentrate on developing ways to improvise, playing with […]

3-hour training session followed by hands-on experience at a livestream gig. The training covers an introduction to sound engineering, sound desk, video cameras, streaming software and microphone basics. At the end of the 3-hour session participants will be ready to shadow at a livestream perfomance. No prior knowledge is required. Tuesdays: 18:00 – 21:00 at […]