LEARN MORE WITH THE MASTER
Discover more ways to learn from Sir James & Lady Galway, any time, anywhere.
APRIL Adult learner series
Join us for this special one-off session on Thursday 24th April at 7pm (CET), as we learn with Lady Jeanne Galway.
Do you hear what I hear?
How understanding harmony opens up our ears and musical lines within our playing.
24th April 7pm (CET)
We will look at whether you hear what I hear when I am playing and also the ability to play your favourite piece of music, bringing out the melody verses passing tones.
In this session we shall work together on our favourite pieces to see and understand the simple harmonic structure, thus freeing your difficulties of intonation, low notes and those leaps up and down the flute.
MARCH Adult learner series
Join us for two online sessions, 13th & 27th March at 7pm (CET), as we learn with Lady Jeanne Galway.
Session One - Reels, Jigs, Rhythm and more…
13th March 7pm (CET)
Have you ever wanted to get a bit more crispiness in your playing? Maybe a stronger inner sense of rhythm? Maybe you have heard a classical piece or catchy folk tune that you play by ear, that you want to get just that bit more sparkly?
In this session, being so close to St. Patrick’s day, we will explore how to bring these elements into your everyday playing of simple tunes like: Danny Boy, Brian Boru, the Irish Washerwoman and a traditional jig - and don’t forget to wear your green!
Session Two - Springtime review and repertoire
27th March 7pm (CET)
I am wondering how you are all getting on? As we approach our Springtime review we shall look together as a group on your progress. In our discussions, I hope also to show you what progress you have made! Sometimes we cannot see our progress ourselves, as others can.
As you prepare for this session maybe take some notes to share with the group and also choose your favourite piece of repertoire to play for the class as we enjoy our Springtime review together!
FEBRUARY Adult learner series
Join us for two online sessions, 13th & 27th February at 7pm (CET), as we learn with Lady Jeanne Galway.
Session One - Breathing, vibrato and more…
13th February 7pm (CET)
As flutists, the most important aspect of our playing is breathing correctly. If you were like me when you were young, breathing correctly was never explained. "Just take big breath" was what I heard. In this session we will work on breathing and vibrato. Once we can breath correctly we can work on our vibrato. In this lesson we shall work on exercises to allow you to develop oyur vibrato and incorporating it into your playing with control and enriching your playing.
Session Two - Developing our Intonation and Technique
27th February 7pm (CET)
Developing our ability to hear the note before we play it. Singing, practicing arpeggios. Learning how to hear the notes, knowing the placement of your embouchure before you play that next leap or jump or semi tone. Building confidence through these techniques. n this session we will use our new techniques of ‘listening before we leap’ when we play a bit faster.
December Adult learner series
Join us for two online sessions, 12th & 19th December at 7pm (CET), as we learn with Lady Jeanne Galway.
Session One - Putting it all together & our high notes
12th December 7pm (CET)
How do we get a beautiful open, easy sound in our upper register? The flute can soar so beautifully above all other instruments with the purest of sounds.
Ah…. but for us, being in control, playing with ease without closing our throats or squeezing can sometimes be an issue. In this session we shall review what we have learned these past few months and also work on our high register.
Session Two - Let’s play together!!!!!
19th December 7pm (CET)
Your goals for the New Year…Playing music with others?? Joining a flute band, finding a duo partner? Taking your flute playing to the next level. I would like to explore with you how we work on sight-reading and finding beautiful duets to learn and play with a partner. The composers understand the harmony and harmonic structure of two simple lines.
NOVEMBER Adult learner series
Join us for two online sessions, 14th & 26th November at 7pm (CET), as we learn with Lady Jeanne Galway.
Session One - Developing our Low Notes
14th November 7pm (CET)
Your embouchure position is the key. Once again we need to understand exactly where and what our embouchure does when playing in our low register. There are so many wonderful possibilities to developing & enjoying a rich, full, low register. One that is always there when you need it!
Session Two - Trill time
26th November 7pm (CET)
Have you ever practiced trills? Do you understand trills? Trills are very special ornaments, and a beautiful addition to our musical performance.
A trill can bring us to our great finale or give us the calm of ending a special moment within the music. All with the simplest of movement - 2 notes.
