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Newsletter - 2009-01-21 |
| Posted by Administrator (admin) on Jan 30 2009 |
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Starting on Monday 23 February - 7.00pm
From Daydream to Demo – an introduction to writing and recording your own songs
A series of four workshops with songwriter Peter Hawkin, covering the basics of writing lyrics and music, then recording them on a budget home studio. The course would suit musicians of any ability with an interest in song-writing.
The group will write and record a song from scratch over the 4 sessions…
Session 1 – What is a song? Introduction to writing lyrics.
Session 2 – Finishing the lyrics, and starting the music. Melody, harmony and chord progressions, rhythm.
Session 3 – About recording equipment. Recording the instruments for our song.
Session 4 – Recording the vocals. Mixing and Mastering. What to do with your song!
Peter Hawkin wrote and recorded his first song in 1986, and his most recent in 2009! As a multi-talented musician he usually records alone, although he sometimes collaborates with other songwriters from the UK and beyond, and occasionally records other artists at his home studio. He currently plays guitar and keyboards with a Newcastle based rock band “Behind Bars”.
Cost - £35 - Places limited - Booking essential - Telephone 01434 601993 - info@coremusic.co.uk
Saturday 28 February - 10.00am to 12.00 and 2.00pm to 4.00pm
West African Drumming with Modou Mane
Modou Mane is a talented and passionate musician from Senegal who has a wealth of knowledge of traditional rhythms and songs. He has been living and working in the UK for the past year and is dedicated to preserving and sharing his vibrant musical heritage. He is a versatile musician, singer and teacher with a fun and engaging style. Modou will be offering a workshop to families in the morning and young people and adults in the afternoon.
Forget the winter blues and learn some colourful West African percussion.
£10/£7 concessions - Family tickets available - Booking essential - 01434 601993 - info@coremusic.co.uk
Starting Thursday 5 February at 7.00pm
The Core Music Ukulele Club
An informal ukulele session led by Ray Cowell. This is aimed at ukulele players of all abilities. Ray is happy to teach the basics and develop a repertoire of pieces for this ever increasing popular music phenomenon. He also has a couple of spare "ukes" for people to use on the night. Ukulele groups and bands are springing up all over the UK so come along and take part in the music sensation that's gripping the nation!
£2.50 per person
Workshops in the pipeline
Bass guitar
Mountain dulcimer
African and Gospel singing
Egyptian drumming
Singing for fun
More information to follow soon
Shopping
In our shop at 14 Gilesgate, Hexham, we are now stocking Vintage, Tanglewood, Danelectro, Cort, Santos Martinez and Manuel Rodriguez guitars, Kustom Amplification, Dunlop and Martin strings, Rosetti brass and woodwind, books and sheet music, Regal Tip drumsticks and brushes, MXR and Danelectro FX, ukuleles, banjos, mandolins, various accessories and Gift Vouchers. Many items now reduced as new stock coming in. Coming soon - drum kits, more strings, keyboards and hand percussion.
Teaching
We are currently offering drums, guitar, bass guitar (and upright), fiddle, 5 string banjo, melodeon, mandolin, whistle and singing lessons.
We are looking for teachers for the following:
Keyboard and saxophone. We would also welcome teachers of other instruments - please contact 01434 601993 if you are interested.
Rehearsal Space
From the beginning of February we will have rehearsal space to rent complete with Mapex drum kit, guitar, bass and keyboard back line and pa. Available most evenings from 6.00pm - 10.00pm and on Sundays. £8.00 per hour plus VAT. Other times possible by arrangement
Last changed: Jan 30 2009 at 3:45 PM
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