Learning & Participation

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 […]

A practical 10-week course designed to cover the basics of playing jazz guitar Young jazz guitar genius Bradley Johnston leads an introductory course for beginner/intermediate guitarists who wish to learn and develop jazz skills. Mondays: 19:00 – 20:30 at The Globe Autumn Term starts Monday 20 September Half Term break: Monday 25 October Finishes Monday […]

A practical 10-week course designed to cover the next steps in your Jazz Guitar journey. Young jazz guitar genius Bradley Johnston leads a follow on course from Beginner Jazz Guitar for guitarists who wish to further develop their jazz skills. Mondays: 20:30 – 22:00 at The Globe Autumn Term starts Monday 20 September Half Term […]

A practical 10-week course designed to improve vocal technique and expand repertoire. ‘If you’ve ever wanted the tools to be able to sit in and sing at a jazz jam, or want to know more about how to successfully tackle the Great American songbook repertoire, this course is for you. Over ten weeks, you’ll learn […]

A practical 10-week course designed to cover a broad repertoire of Folk and Traditional Music and Song in an ensemble setting.  Folk guitarist and singer Dave Wood leads an ensemble style session exploring song and instrumental music from the Celtic and American traditions along with a few surprises. Tuesdays: 19:00 – 20:30 at The Globe […]

This 10-week course is for beginner/intermediate acoustic guitar, mandolin, 5-string banjo and double bass players. Ever wanted to play in a bluegrass band? Musician Tom Cronin will take you through classic songs and instrumentals from the bluegrass repertoire. The style will be covered from its birth with Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys to modern […]

This 5-week course is a chance for guitarists who know a few simple chords to expand their technique by taking an in-depth look at folk and bluegrass flatpicking with musician Tom Cronin. Ever wanted to pick tunes on the guitar using a plectrum? Over this 5-week course you will learn instrumentals from the British Isles […]

3-hour workshop at The Globe with Paul Close Stagecraft is a course/seminar for performers (and would-be performers) who want to improve the presentation of their music. The course deals with how to engage and communicate with the venue and the audience with examples and exercises on how to plan and deliver a professional performance. Applicable […]

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 performance. No prior knowledge is required. Thursday 28 October 18:00 – […]