Welcome
Phoenix Folk is a Tyneside based organisation that provides instrumental lessons and bands led by experienced tutors in a traditional/acoustic style playing. We offer a range of 1 hour 10 minute classes on a Wednesday evening, at the Ouseburn Farm, Byker, Newcastle. Players at most levels are welcome (and we offer occasional courses for absolute beginners). People who have particated in the Caedmon Folk programme at the Sage, Gateshead will see some familiar faces amongst our tutors, all of whom have a wealth of experience. Click here to learn more about our tutors.
Most Wednesday evenings we have a session after classes which provide a great opportunity for sharing songs or tunes or maybe just trying a first public performance in a friendly and supportive environment. Our unique eco-building venue has free parking, self service coffee, and good beer is only 50 metres away in the Cluny, who are always happy to provide a plastic glass for takeaways.
Autumn Season Wednesday 22nd September to Wednesday 24th November 2010 inclusive
Instrumental classes from 19.00 - 20.10
Most Wednesday evenings we have a session after classes which provide a great opportunity for sharing songs or tunes or maybe just trying a first public performance in a friendly and supportive environment. Our unique eco-building venue has free parking, self service coffee, and good beer is only 50 metres away in the Cluny, who are always happy to provide a plastic glass for takeaways.
Autumn Season Wednesday 22nd September to Wednesday 24th November 2010 inclusive
Instrumental classes from 19.00 - 20.10
- Guitar (led by Maurice Condie)
- Concertinas(led by Alex Wade)
- Fiddle (led by Sophy Ball)
- Four Finger Fiddles (led by Emily Ball)
- (this is a continuation of the Fresh New Fiddles course held in Summer 2010. New students will need to be capable to a basic level, using all four fingers on the left hand)
- Bodhran (5 weeks from 27th October, tutor Terry Wisker)
- Tin Whistles (5 weeks from 22nd September 2010, tutor Joey Oliver)
- Band with Song (led by Maurice Condie)
- Session Tune Band (led by Alex Wade)
- Advanced Band - for more experienced players (led by Sophy Ball)
- Absolute Beginners Fiddle (led by Emily Ball)
- Absolute Beginners Tin Whistle (5 weeks from 22nd September 2010, tutor Joey Oliver)
NEW - MAD MARCH HARE WEEKEND, 18th to 20th March 2011
A “pick and mix” acoustic music weekend. Click here for further information
Choose individual workshops from:
Karen Tweed (Accordion, ensemble arrangement: England)
Kevin Dempsey (Guitar / songwriting / ensemble arrangement : England)
Kerry Fletcher (Dance:England)
Carina Normansson (Fiddle / voice / ensemble arrangement : Sweden)
Click here to download a flyer, here for more information or here to book now. Places are extremely limited so book early
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