Tuition
Lessons for various instruments given by Paul Keeler
Paul has been playing folk music for most of his 66 years on this planet and has a great knowledge of the instruments he plays. As a violinist he has both a classical and folk background, passing his grade VIII 40 years ago in Croydon where he was taught be Anthony Saltmarsh. Between 1989 and 2024 he played in many folk bands including Jack Orion, Mooncoin and more recently Flánn and Fendango. He has also led courses on Celtic folk music in Norwich and teaches in person in Norwich, and online, as well as leading the Norwich Folk Ensemble (see the folk ensemble Page)
See also my listings on MusicTeachers.co.uk and First Tutors
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Fiddle/Violin
My approach is quite informal without any exams (unless requested). I want to inspire my pupils to really enjoy the music, as I do, and I'll focus on getting a great feel for the music as well as the techniques required to play. Learning by ear or with music (or both) is offered, so no musical knowledge is needed to start. Support in the form of video/audio tutorials is also offered, and of course online lessons are the thing at the moment.
Theory of music, especially how it applies to 'folk' music can also be looked at if requested. See also my listing on First Tutors and MusicTeachers.co.uk
Lessons £17 half an hour, £25 for 45 minutes or £34 per hour
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Bodhran
Bodhran lessons for the beginner and intermediate player. Get up and running with all the strokes you need to play. Online lessons offered too!
See also my profile on MusicTeachers.co.uk
Lessons £17 half an hour, £25 for 45 minutes or £34 per hour
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Bouzouki
Learn the Irish bouzouki. A more unusual instrument that makes a change from the guitar. It is a bit like a mandolin tuned down one octave, though I tune mine GDAD not GDAE like a mandolin to make it more chord friendly. Beginners and intermediate lessons given.
See also my profile on MusicTeachers.co.uk
Lessons £17 half an hour, £25 for 45 minutes or £34 per hour
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Mandolin
Nic Zuppardi is a suppurb, Norwich based, mandolin (and tenor guitar) player.
If you would like lessons from him you can contact him here
Melodeon & Fiddle Lessons Online with Nick Wiseman-Ellis:
I have been teaching one-to-one lessons and workshops on melodeon (D/G & C/F) and fiddle for the last 15 years. I welcome all levels from beginners to advance, as well as all ages. Whether you would just like to expand your repertoire, work on technique or work on chord ideas, the lessons can be tailored to suit the needs of the student. Lessons can be given in both English and German.
Lessons are £35 for 50mins
After video lessons relevant notation and videos will be sent with general notes as needed.
Send me an email - nwellis87@gmail.com – to enquire about lessons.
About:
Nick has performed and taught professionally since 2010 after completing the BMus Folk and Traditional Music with a 1st from Newcastle University. Since then, he has been part of various musical projects both in the UK and abroad. In 2015 Nick joined the Germany-based Irish music trio ‘Iontach’ and has since toured all over the country performing and giving workshops in both fiddle and diatonic button accordion. More recently, in 2024, Nick became the third member of the balfolk trio ‘Woodwose’, specializing in playing for dancing and with an emphasis on newly self-composed melodies. Nick’s musical style stems from a blend of inspirations and music traditions including Great Britain, Ireland, France and Scandinavia.
www.iontach.de www.woodwosemusic.com
Testimonials:
Lynne Gill:
“ I have found Nick to be a superb tutor over the 5 years he took me from being a raw beginner melodeon player to achieve an excellent level of accomplishment. His great overall knowledge and experience , coupled with a friendly approach and the ability to push just that little bit more each time, make him an ideal teacher, regardless of your age, culture or ability. Can’t recommend highly enough.”
Paul Hartwell:
“I had some lessons with Nick when trying to develop my playing. Nick was great at understanding where I was starting from and helping me find the next steps. He tailored the lessons to my style and pace which have helped me develop my style and confidence. Nick has a great style of playing and lots of knowledge as both a teacher and musician’
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