Professional Development

Professional Development Courses  

for 

Instrumental Teachers

Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone Courses.

For those seeking experience on a second or third instrument,

we suggest that you look at the venues and dates and select a 1 : 1 course or an all levels ensembles and workshop course.

Blithfield Lakeside Barns, Adamston, Rugeley, Staffordshire

October 4th – 7th  2019 3 nights  

Staffordshire 1 : Masterclass Course 

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March 27th – 30th. 2020 3 nights

Staffordshire 1 : Masterclass Course 

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March 30th – April 3rd 2020 4 nights

Staffordshire 2 : Masterclass Course

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Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone

Solos, Workshops and Ensembles

Intensive tuition under Nick and Julie’s watchful eyes and “ears”.

Stay for 3, 4 or 7 nights

Booking Form Adults

 The repertoire classes will be in a Masterclass situation and the focus will be on you when you are playing solos, but the others may observe, listen and learn from the session.

Workshops for Tone,Technique, Playing Tips and Tricks.

Coached Small and Mixed Ensembles

Suits those seeking personal or professional development or simply a general boost. 

Thank you for laying on such an enjoyable experience. The results of the course have been extraordinary….My playing has gone up a notch or two. JC Devon, March 2019

These beautiful Holiday Cottages are converted barns on the edge of Blithfield Reservoir, a 750 acre lake in the heart of the lovely Staffordshire countryside. 2 miles from the ancient village of Abotts Bromley. Nearest train station would be Rugeley Trent Valley

The accommodation is in a series of 6 adjoining cottages in a rural, lakeside setting.

Each cottage has kitchen facilities, living and practice areas and a private patio overlooking the reservoir along with communal lawns.

There are Flat screen TV’s with free view and DVD/CD players in each.

The cottages vary in size and accommodation but all have been converted and furnished to the same excellent standard which has led to the venue being awarded 4 stars by “Visit Britain”. They all have full Gas Central Heating.

Room availability

Private self contained Cottage with double bedroom, open plan living and kitchen area and bathroom. ( 1 )

Double Ensuite rooms in various cottages ( 7 )

Double/ Twin Room with own bathroom next door  in various cottages ( 2 )

Single/Twin with Shared bathroom ( 2 )

Booking Form Adults

Enjoy the local walks, visit the cottage industry chocolatier and the craft drinks shop, plus fabulous afternoon tea cafe.

Julie teaching a saxophone player her first notes on the flute and demonstrating basic practices and principles

Please select any venue from the links below and we will advise the suitability for your level of professional development. Some courses cover multi instruments and others just single study. Playing levels vary from just a few notes to advanced.

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Link to Saxophone Courses

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Link to Flute Courses

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Link to Clarinet Courses

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Professional Development Courses
for
practising teachers and intending teachers…..presented by teachers who are specialists in music education
We can also visit your School, College or University as Visiting Artists.

 

Nicholas Foster GRNCM

 Professional Soloist, Orchestral Player and Teaching Specialist