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2022
Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk
July 22nd – 25th. Bespoke 1 : 1 Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
July 25th – 28th. Upgrade your Playing Level -Woodwind Clinic. Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
July 28th – August 3rd. International Students’ Course
August 3rd – 7th. Advanced Saxophone Ensembles or Flute Bespoke 1 : 1
August 7th – 11th. Flute Ensembles/Workshops or Saxophone/Clarinet Bespoke 1 : 1
Redmain, Cockermouth, Cumbria, The Lake District
September 16th – 19th. A Musical Retreat for Flutes, Clarinets and Saxophones
September 19th – 22nd. A Musical Retreat for Flutes, Clarinets and Saxophones
September 16th – 22nd A Musical Retreat for Flutes, Clarinets and Saxophones
Lakeside Barns, Admaston Staffordshire
September 30th – October 3rd A Musical Retreat Challenging Chamber Music with Julie and Nick leading …!
October 3rd – 6th. 1 : 1 Bespoke Clarinet
November 18th – 21st Flute Choir or Clarinet/Saxophone 1 : 1
November 21st – 24th Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone Workshop/Clinic
The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire
January 27th – 30th Clarinet 1 : 1
January 30th – February 2nd Clarinet Ensembles
February 6th -9th Woodwind Clinic/Workshop/Ensembles
Eastgate, Stanhope, County Durham
March 3rd – 6th It’s a Musical Retreat for Flutes/Clarinets/Saxophones and partners
March 6th – 9th It’s a Musical Retreat for Flutes/Clarinets/Saxophones and partners
Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire
March 31st – April 3rd. Performance Upgrade Clinic. Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone Course
April 3rd – April 6th Performance Upgrade Clinic. Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone Course
June 9th -12th Advanced Flute/Clarinet Ensembles or Clarinet 1 : 1
June 12th – 15th Just Clarinets Masterclass Course + Workshops/Ensembles or Masterclass Flute 1 : 1
Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk
July 21st – July 26th. International Students’ Course
July 26th – 29th. Bespoke 1 : 1 Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
July 29th -August 1st. Upgrade your Playing Level -Woodwind Clinic. Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
August 2nd – 6th. Advanced Saxophone Ensembles or Flute Bespoke 321
August 6th – 10th. Flute Ensembles/Workshops or Saxophone/Clarinet Bespoke 1 : 1
Courses in 2022
2022
Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk, UK. IP30 OJD
- Earls Hall
- The Gardens
- Sitting Room
- The Dining Room
Our favourite summer retreat and the 12th year at this lovely venue in the Suffolk countryside. A beautiful old country house set in its own grounds with orchard and vegetable garden surrounded by miles of arable farmlands and ancient woods. Approximately 3 miles from historic Lavenham and 5 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. Many local walks and cycle routes. Perfect for that summer retreat. Partners welcome. There are no ensuites at this venue but bathrooms very near to the bedrooms. Accommodation ranges from private double or single, very large twin share or a downstairs room with single bed. Please link to see cost of each type.
July 22nd – 25th Suffolk 1
Woodwind Clinic
A “check up” course to make sure that you are heading in the right direction with Tone, Technique, Breathing, Articulation, Dynamics + Repertoire and for those needing a refresher ‘back to basics’ few days. Both Julie and Nick are quick to analyse and diagnose which makes for rapid trouble shooting, problem solving and smooth progress.
Workshop style sessions, 1 : 1 help, ensemble coaching with parts written to suit your individual level and demonstration classes focusing on the basic elements of each instrument, practice structure and techniques, performance styles and how to gain confidence/nerve removal…….we cover everything!
We can assist you to read notation more fluently and to develop a secure understanding of rhythms. Our aim is to help you to enjoy your playing and to achieve that much desired improvement based on secure foundations.
Course starts at 18.00 on 22nd and ends at 11.00 on 25th
Suffolk 2
Bespoke 1:1 Full board/TuitionFlute/Clarinet/Saxophone
1 : 1
July 26th - 29th
3 nightsSuffolk 2 and Suffolk 3
6 nights
Single 699 5% discount for 6 nights
July 25th – 28th Suffolk Adults 2.
Flute 1 : 1 Bespoke
3 nights or stay 6 nights for courses 1 and 2.
Play music, eat good home cooking and meet like-minded others in the beautiful setting of Earls Hall with its wonderful gardens.
Suffolk 3
Full Board and All Tuition
Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
July 29th - August 1st
3 nightsSuffolk 2 and 3
Double Course
6 nights
Single 599 5% discount for 6 nights
Course starts from 18.00 on 25th and ends at 11.00 on 28th
July 28th – August 3rd
UK International Student Summer Music Camp
Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones and Friends on Oboe, Bassoon, Recorder, Violin and Cello…. – ages 7 – 19
August 7th – 11th
Suffolk Adults 5
Bespoke 1 : 1
Clarinet/Saxophone
Suits any level as the sessions are tailored specifically to your needs
2 places only with Nick as tutor and duet partner
Redmain, Near Cockermouth, Cumbria, edge of The Lake District
New Venue
Lake District 1 : September 16th – 19th 2022. 3 nights
Lake District 2 : September 19th – 22nd 2022. 3 nights
Lake District 1 and 2 : September 16th – 22nd 2022. 6 nights
A Musical Retreat for Flute, Clarinet & Saxophone Players
Ideal Venue for Partners and Friends
A Holiday combined with Playing
Grade 5 minimum with good reading
We will balance the music and sessions to suit your playing level
A varied schedule to include large and small ensembles, solos with piano, workshops etc.
Stay for 3 or 6 nights
The Lake District
September 2022September 16th - 19th
3 nights
Full Board September 19th - 22nd
3 nights
Full BoardSeptember 16th - 22nd 6 nights
Full board except no lunch on Monday
Luxury Double Ensuite £579 single occupancy £579 single occupancy £1042 single occupancy
Non Playing Partners and Friends Additional £150 for 3 nights Additional £150 for 3 nights Additional £300 for 6 nights
Luxury Twin Ensuite £529 per person £529 per person £952 per person
Luxury Double Ensuite with two players sharing £1058 £1058 £1904
Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire
Blithfield 1
September 30th – October 3rd
A Musical Retreat
Challenging Chamber Music with Julie and Nick leading …!
6 places maximum
Blithfield 2
October 3rd- 6th
Bespoke 1 : 1
2 places maximum
Blithfield Barns, Rugeley. 2022 Staffordshire 1
3 nightsStaffordshire 2
3 nights
Room Type Standard Rate Bespoke 1 : 1 rate
Single/Double with private bathroom 659 single occupancy 689 single occupancy
Single/Double with private bathroom on same corridor - 1 available 629 single occupancy 659 single occupancy
Greyhound Barns, Barnsley Village, The Cotswolds Gloucestershire UK
Cotswolds 1 November 18th – 21st
Bespoke 1 : 1 tuition
All ensuite rooms and large rehearsal space
Course begins at 18.00 and ends at 11.30
Barnsley Village, The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.
Cotswolds 1
FlutesCotswolds 1
Bespoke
Clarinets/Saxes Cotswolds 2
Flute/Clarinet/Sax
No. of nights 3 3 3
Room Type Standard £ Bespoke £ Standard £
Single occupancy ensuite including all tuition and meals
579 679 579
Non residential Full Course including all tuition and meals. 425 525 425
Day visitor ( min. 2 days) including all meals
N/A N/A £175 per day
minimum 2 days = £350
Cotswolds 2 November 21st – 24th
Woodwind Clinic
Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone – Please ask for level and suitability
A comprehensive workshop style course covering all aspects of your playing
Solos, Duets, Ensembles. Play with an accompanist
We guarantee improvement in just a few days
All ensuite rooms and large rehearsal space
Course begins at 18.00 and ends at 11.30
Barnsley Village, The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire.
Cotswolds 1
FlutesCotswolds 1
Bespoke
Clarinets/Saxes Cotswolds 2
Flute/Clarinet/Sax
No. of nights 3 3 3
Room Type Standard £ Bespoke £ Standard £
Single occupancy ensuite including all tuition and meals
579 679 579
Non residential Full Course including all tuition and meals. 425 525 425
Day visitor ( min. 2 days) including all meals
N/A N/A £175 per day
minimum 2 days = £350
2023
A Musical House Party in Norway
January 15th – 19th 2023
Eggedal, Sigdal region, Oslo, Norway
A Winter Retreat for Flutes, Clarinets and Saxophones
Stay in this beautiful chalet with full heating and hot water.
Chic and contemporary in style, warm and comfortable living, with our usual dinner party hospitality.
Play all morning – wander or relax each afternoon and then more playing and a soiree each evening.
Full board and shared accommodation.
Fly to Oslo and then shared car hire transit to the forest!
7 places maximum
Please email for further details and playing level
julie.flute@icloud.com
The Greyhound Barn, Barnsley, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK
3 courses in total for Clarinet Players
Please scroll down the page for Cost Table and all Prices
Please note that Bespoke courses carry a special fee as the teaching is bespoke and specific to your exact needs – Suits Beginners to Professionals. 2 places only
Each Course starts at 18.00 and ends at 11.30
The Cotswolds 1
January 27th – 30th 3 nights
Clarinet/Saxophone Bespoke 1 : 1
The Cotswolds 2
January 30th – February 2nd 3 nights
Clarinet Ensembles Intermediate to Advanced Levels
The Cotswolds 4
February 6th – 9th 3 nights
Woodwind Workshop
A workshop based course including tone, technique, breathing, articulation and intonation.
Small group learning sessions throughout the morning with a break after lunch for a walk, chat or some practice. Play again from 4.30 – 7pm
This is a comprehensive, small group based, developmental course aimed at Intermediate levels of player. The numbers are kept small to guarantee maximum attention; especially useful for those unable to have regular tuition. Don’t worry if this is your first course; we are completely sympathetic to your needs and adjust our teaching accordingly
A “check up” course to make sure that you are heading in the right direction with Tone, Technique, Breathing, Articulation, Dynamics + Repertoire and for those needing a refresher ‘back to basics’ few days. Both Julie and Nick are quick to analyse and diagnose which makes for rapid trouble shooting, problem solving and smooth progress.
Workshop style sessions, 1 : 1 help, ensemble coaching with parts written to suit your individual level and demonstration classes focusing on the basic elements of each instrument, practice structure and techniques, performance styles and how to gain confidence/nerve removal…….we can help with everything!
The numbers will be kept at 6 (with 2 tutors) depending on instrument combinations.
We will have the keyboard with us and so there will be daily opportunities to play solos with piano accompaniment. Make these as easy and manageable or as challenging as you wish.
We can assist you to read notation more fluently and to develop a secure understanding of rhythms. Our aim is to help you to enjoy your playing and to achieve that much desired improvement based on secure foundations.
Start time 18.00 on February 6th. End Time 11.30 on February 9th
Barnsley Village, Cotswolds. Cotswolds 1
Clarinet Bespoke 1 : 1 Cotswolds 2
Clarinet EnsemblesCotswolds 4
Woodwind Clinic
Nights 3 3 3
Room Type Bespoke £ Standard £ Standard £
Single ensuite 689 589 589
A Musical Retreat for Flute, Clarinet & Saxophone Players
Its a House Party!
Eastgate, near Stanhope, Bishop Aukland , County Durham
Ideal Venue for Partners and Friends
March 3rd – 6th 3 nights
March 6th – 9th 3 nights
March 3rd – 9th 6 nights
This 17th century stone built Grade 2 listed Manor House is ideal for our group.
Who lives in a house like this ….?
We do – just for one week!
Situated in the heart of beautiful Weardale countryside, this former hunting lodge promises to be a truly memorable feature of our 2023 calendar.
Baronial Dining Room, Luxurious sitting room with fireplaces and bar area with wine coolers.
Heating, hot water and open fires.
10 luxury spacious bedrooms – all ensuite and with TV
Half an acre of gardens, stream and woodland walk and a terrace with spectacular views over the Wear Valley.
Set in the local village of Eastgate with its pub and historic Church, the area is open for you to explore.
A Holiday combined with Playing
If staying for 6 nights, then Monday has an extended amount of free time to enable you to venture further afield.
No in house lunch on that day
Grade 5 minimum suggested with good reading
We will balance the music and sessions to suit your playing level
A varied schedule to include large and small ensembles, solos with piano, workshops etc.
A little of everything that we offer.
Stay for 3 or 6 nights
Stanhope 3 miles, Bishop Aukland 19 miles, Barnard Castle 20 miles ( test your sight reading!!), Durham 28 miles.
Local walks begin from the door
Wifi. On-site Parking. All Ensuite Rooms
The Course begins at 18.00 and ends with tea, coffee and home made cake at 11.30
Public Transport : Nearest train station is Bishop Aukland from where it is a shared taxi or pick up from other players.
Car shares are a good option and we can connect you with other players
County Durham March 2023 | March 3rd - 6th 3 nights Full Board | March 6th - 9th 3 nights Full Board | March 3rd - 9th 6 nights Full Board except Monday when no lunch. |
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Luxury Double Ensuite | £659 single occupancy | £659 single occupancy | £1187 single occupancy |
Non Playing partners | £60 per night £180 for 3 nights | £60 per night £180 for 3 nights | £60 per night £350 for 6 nights |
Luxury Double Ensuite with 2 players sharing | £1198 | £1198 | £2257 |
Luxury Twin Ensuite | £599 per person | £599 per person | £1079 single occupancy |
Blithfield Barns, Admaston, Staffordshire
Rugeley Trent Valley Mainline Train Station
Bespoke Solo Performance Courses with piano
The Upgrade Course …. a bespoke, intensive schedule for Intermediate to Advanced players
Please ask for suitability of playing level

Rugeley Trent Valley Mainline Train Station
Bespoke Solo Performance Courses with piano
An Upgrade Course …. a bespoke, intensive schedule for Intermediate to Advanced level players
Please ask for suitability of playing level
Blithfield 1 : Flutes/Clarinets/Saxophones
Friday March 31st 18.00 to Monday April 3rd 11.30 3 nights
Blithfield 2
Monday April 3rd 18.00 to Thursday April 6th 11.30 3 nights
Bespoke : Just 8 places maximum with 2 tutors
Flutes/Clarinets/Saxophones
Up your game and take your playing to the next level. Work intensively with Nick and Julie focusing on solorepertoire with piano accompaniments, daily performance opportunities and the chance to rehearse and be coached with ourselves as ensemble partners in duets, trios etc.
We are offering just 8 places on each set of dates with a combination of both of us as tutors/playing partners and guaranteed improvement.
Set times to pre rehearse with your pianist, enjoy your playing and to feel more relaxed and performance competent.
Both courses give you a tasting menu of everything that we have to offer relating to solo performance and we are confident that your playing will move up a level. Suits those working for an exam and those who have no intention of going near an assessment! Choose your own repertoire or we can provide a selection of pieces.
The cottages at Blithfield Barns are luxury self contained units with living area, kitchenette and lakeside terrace view and are presented to a very high standard.
6 rooms with private bathroom – either ensuite or immediately next door on the same corridor
2 rooms with shared bathroom
5 cottages in total
Blithfield Barns - deluxe accommodation
April 1st - 4th
3 nights
Bespoke Solo Performance Workshop April 4th - 7th
3 nights
Bespoke Solo Performance Workshop
single occupancy room with private bathroom either ensuite or immediately next door £659 £659
single occupancy with your own bathroom on the same corridor £629 £629
twin room with shared bathroom between 2 rooms, single occupancy £599 £599
twin room with shared bathroom between 2 rooms, with two players occupying the room £569 per player £569 per player
non playing partner sharing a room with a player. £60 extra per night full board £60 extra per night full board
The Old Rectory, Burford, Shropshire, UK
June 9th – 15th 2023
2 consecutive courses …. stay for 3 or 6 nights and combine courses
Burford Course 1. June 9th – 12th
Clarinet 1 : 1 Course with Nick
*please note that this course carries a special fee due to the bespoke nature of the teaching.
Intensive tuition under Nick’s watchful eyes and “ears” with just 3 places available. This course is individually tailored to your needs and is particularly suited to those who do not have time for regular lessons. Suits those wanting personal or professional development.
Single, Twin and Double rooms available – some ensuite
Additional ensuite accommodation (4.5 miles by car) is available if the main house fills.
We can collect you from Tenbury Wells
Start time 18.00 on June 9th. End Time 11.00 on June 12th
Also Advanced Workshop based Flute/Clarinet Ensembles with Julie
Join the Flutes for mixed ensemble sessions and technique workshops.
Intensive tuition with Julie
This course is intended for those who need playing and ensemble experience. A reasonable level of reading fluency is required. Minimum Grade 8 ABRSM is suggested.
Single, Twin and Double rooms available – some ensuite
Additional ensuite accommodation (4.5 miles by car) is available if the main house fills.
Start time 18.00 on June 9th. End Time 11.00 on June 12th
Burford Course 2. June 12th – 15th
Just Clarinets Masterclass / Ensembles Course
including Workshops, Solo Repertoire Sessions and Ensembles
Intermediate to Advanced Players. Grade 6 minimum.
Morning sessions follow the traditional masterclass format: individual solo repertoire and technique discussed and explored with areas of interest addressed as they arise.
Afternoon session will be directed group playing, studying the art of ensemble with attention to tonal, harmonic and dynamic balance.
Also suits and meets the criteria for Personal Development for Teachers.
Start time 18.00 on June 12th Ends at 11.30 on June 15th
The Old Rectory, Burford, Shropshire June 9th - 2th and 12th - 15th 2023
Burford Ensembles
3 nights
Group TuitionBurford Bespoke
3 nights. 1 : 1
2/3 places only
ROOM TYPE Standard £ Premium £
Single room with shared family bathroom nearby 539 639
Double room ensuite with single occupancy 599 699
2023
Earls Hall, Cockfield, Suffolk, UK. IP30 OJD
- Earls Hall
- The Gardens
- Sitting Room
- The Dining Room
Our favourite summer retreat and the 12th year at this lovely venue in the Suffolk countryside. A beautiful old country house set in its own grounds with orchard and vegetable garden surrounded by miles of arable farmlands and ancient woods. Approximately 3 miles from historic Lavenham and 5 miles from Bury St. Edmunds. Many local walks and cycle routes. Perfect for that summer retreat. Partners welcome. There are no ensuites at this venue but bathrooms very near to the bedrooms. Accommodation ranges from private double or single, very large twin share or a downstairs room with single bed. Please link to see cost of each type.
July 21st – July 26th
UK International Student Summer Music Camp
Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones and Friends on Oboe, Bassoon, Recorder, Violin and Cello…. – ages 8 – 18
July 26th – 29th
July 26th – 29th Suffolk Adults 2.
1 : 1 Bespoke
3 nights or stay 6 nights for courses 2 and 3.
Play music, eat good home cooking and meet like-minded others in the beautiful setting of Earls Hall with its wonderful gardens.
Suffolk 2
Bespoke 1:1 Full board/TuitionFlute/Clarinet/Saxophone
1 : 1
July 26th - 29th
3 nightsSuffolk 2 and Suffolk 3
6 nights
Single 699 5% discount for 6 nights
Course starts from 18.00 on 26th and ends at 11.00 on 29th
Suffolk Adults 3
Woodwind Clinic
A “check up” course to make sure that you are heading in the right direction with Tone, Technique, Breathing, Articulation, Dynamics + Repertoire and for those needing a refresher ‘back to basics’ few days. Both Julie and Nick are quick to analyse and diagnose which makes for rapid trouble shooting, problem solving and smooth progress.
Workshop style sessions, 1 : 1 help, ensemble coaching with parts written to suit your individual level and demonstration classes focusing on the basic elements of each instrument, practice structure and techniques, performance styles and how to gain confidence/nerve removal…….we cover everything!
We can assist you to read notation more fluently and to develop a secure understanding of rhythms. Our aim is to help you to enjoy your playing and to achieve that much desired improvement based on secure foundations.
Course starts at 18.00 on 29th and ends at 11.00 on August 1st
Suffolk 3
Full Board and All Tuition
Flute/Clarinet/Saxophone
July 29th - August 1st
3 nightsSuffolk 2 and 3
Double Course
6 nights
Single 599 5% discount for 6 nights
August 6th – 10th
Suffolk Adults 5
Clarinet/Saxophone Bespoke 1 : 1
Course starts at 18.00 on 6th August. Course ends at 11.00 on 10th August
Bring your queries and work through all the areas of technique and performance that you would like to address.
Study different techniques, recital performance, both solo and with piano. Any level from complete beginner to advanced player; it is 1:1 after all.
Suffolk 4/5
Bespoke 1 : 1
Flute Bespoke 321
August 2nd -6th
4 nightsClarinet Bespoke 1:1
August 6th - 10th
4 nightsSaxophone Bespoke 1:1
August 6th - 10th
4 nights
Single 799 799 799
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