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Learn the fundamentals of good violin playing in just 90 minutes! Duration: 90 minutes (10am to 11.30am) Day: Various Saturdays - see schedule Tutor: David Worswick Venue: Whitcomb Street Studio, WC2H 7DT Introduction  Welcome to our Introductory Class, a 90 minute in-person class which covers the first principles of good violin playing in a fun, activity-focused way. Whether you're a first-time beginner or already have some knowledge of how to play, this class will give you clarity about the core skills you need to play the violin in time, in tune, and with a beautiful sound. Class Curriculum In this 90-minute class, you will explore foundational principles of good violin playing, including: Posture and the Body How to Hold the Violin How to Hold the Bow How to Make a Good Sound! Musical Fundamentals Playing with the Fingers Performing! Who is this course for? The ‘Fundamentals’ class is perfect for anyone who wants to get started in the best possible way with the violin. It’s also ideal if you’d like to try the violin for the first time, to see if it’s the right instrument for you. Because the class covers foundations principles that are applicable at every level of violin playing, it is also a great choice for people returning to the violin after some time away, or for violinists who already play, but who would like a quick ‘refresher’ course covering the fundamental principles of good bowing and tone production. You don't need any previous musical experience to take this course, and you don’t need to be able to read music notation, as the entire session is taught by ear. Why take this class? Personal Development - Connect with your creative side, and develop practice methods and performance techniques that will can be transferred to many other areas of your life! Meet Likeminded Learners - London String School learners come from all sorts of backgrounds and walks of life, Take Time for Yourself! In our busy, connected, city lives, there's rarely a time to stop and disconnect. Switch off to focus entirely on the violin, and 90 minutes later you'll emerge refreshed and energised by the power of music! Course Requirements You don’t need anything, or any previous experience, to take part in an Introductory ‘Fundamentals’ Violin Class! everything is taught by ear, so you don’t need to read music as there is no sheet music notation to to follow.  We can also provide a violin and bow for you to use! Certification Upon successful completion of the class, you can request a record of achievement certifying that you have completed the Beginner Violin Class! Course Instructor David Worswick, the lead tutor of London String School, will guide you through this learning journey. David has years of experience both as a teacher and performer, and was previously a first violinist in the London Symphony Orchestra. He is a kind, caring teacher who brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to help you succeed. Course Reviews Here's what some of our past students have said about our courses: ”[You have] enabled me to relearn the violin! Over the last few years I’ve gone from playing open strings to grade 5, enjoying performing solos and a wide variety of group numbers along the way. With no auditions or minimum standard it really is open to all and a great supportive environment!” - Georgina “This violin school has the best teachers in the country!” - Domini Register for an Introductory ‘Fundamentals’ Violin Class today, or get in touch with us if you have any questions! Join hundreds of learners who have already benefited from this comprehensive and engaging course, and unlock your musical potential!

We've all sat through far more bad presentations than good ones, but knowing what 'good' looks like is easier than successfully replicating it. Sales presentations are a performance and, as salespeople, fluffing our lines can cost us a lot more than hurt pride. Having discovered and understood the specific needs and burning issues our prospect has, then this course will help any salesperson avoid dropping the ball and instead wowing their prospects with a high-impact, tailored and compelling case for purchase. This course will help participants: Prepare mentally and physically for stand-up presentations Use voice modulation and bullet-pointing to demand attention Avoid boring their prospects Master the do's and don'ts of PowerPoint Deal more effectively with technical hitches and prospect's interruptions Use eye contact and engagement to avoid prospects 'tuning out' Deploy best practice essentials for presenting with colleagues Steer through the toughest Q&A 1 Preparing your presentation Mindset Knowing your objective(s) Vocal warm-up techniques Assembling pre-agreed benefits Time management Room set-up Technical preparation 2 How to open your presentation Vocal energy Summary and agreement of prospect's needs How to have posture and confidence Use of humour What to do with those dreaded hands Confident v non-confident body language 3 How to get and keep people's attention Bullet pointing Linking benefits to specific, stated needs Practical exercise - formulating and delivering tailored benefits Being selective with features Third party reinforcement and case studies 'Watering the garden' eye contact technique Practical exercise - participants practise 'sharing out' eye contact to audience How to handle a prospect's negative body language Handling interruptions 4 Presenting in groups Credentialing all participants Role delineation for group presentations Edifying other participants' messages - do's and don'ts How to maintain energy when not speaking Practical exercise - good and bad practice when not speaking Teamwork in Q&A sessions How to hand over professionally 5 PowerPoint do's and don'ts Use of visual aids Good and bad PowerPoint slides How to make PowerPoint work for you Classic PowerPoint errors Avoiding and handling technical problems Good and bad flipchart practice 6 Closing and / or achieving next action steps Power of summary Good Q&A practice Handling objections Practical exercise - handling objections on one's feet Creating consensus among prospect panel What to do when prospects disagree with each other When to trial close How to close on next action steps 7 Wrap-up Key learning points from each participant Action steps to be implemented on next presentations

This is a one-day professional diploma course. Traditional Swedish massage therapy is generally used for relaxation, the techniques you will learn on this course enables the therapist to focus on and treat specific problems. Clients are increasingly asking for deeper and more advanced techniques due to their effectiveness in treating a host of issues, the most widespread being back and shoulder pain. On this course you will learn deep tissue techniques, trigger point, palpation, neuromuscular techniques, and hands-free techniques all for a full body treatment.Our comprehensive 4 day intensive professional body massage course guides you carefully through all of the traditional Swedish massage techniques for front and back body, including feet, head and face massage and seated back massage routine too, so that you can deliver a very effective and therapeutic treatment for your clients.

Enjoy our outstanding blues singing courses for adults and develop the blues growl used by Bessie Smith, Big Bill Broonzy or Little Richard. Discover amazing vocal techniques that will make your blues feel authentic and enhance your vocal abilities under the tutoring of experts.

Fans of Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga or Michael Jackson will be pleased to attend our fantastic pop singing courses offered in a relaxed and non-judgmental environment. Sing your favourite songs while improving your vocal abilities immensely. Open to adults from beginners to advanced.

Description A spirited yoga practise to boost your energy, uplift your soul, and leave you feeling lit up from the inside out! Move better, breath better, and feel better for LIFE! This is an invigorating and energising mixed-ability yoga class designed to challenge you physically, make you sweat, and leave you with that blissed out post-yoga feeling! Options given to suit all levels of yoga experience - both beginner's and advanced students will find something to work on, from down-dog to handstands! Get strong, retrain habits, and get moving! Every class contains structured flowing movements interwoven with guided breath work. Challenge your strength, mobility, and fitness. Classes always end with svanasana - mindfulness-based guided relaxation, meditation, and massage to leave you feeling calm, grounded, and blissful. Carry that feeling over into your life, as you enjoy more energy, feeling more centred, and finding more strength and balance both on and off the mat. - Fantastic stress relief! - Improve your posture - Great mobility, strength, and balance training - Learn to move with confidence and prowess - Boost your energy! - Increase body-awareness, coordination, and mental focus - Feel more awake, more powerful, and more alive! Taught at the Hub on the Green - a beautiful calm and clean setting in the heart of Bournville. What style of yoga is it? Not all yoga is created equal! Roo teaches a modern style of yoga that has been developed by a physiotherapist and neurologist, providing movement education for both your body and your brain. This innovative method provides a smarter, safer, and more effective approach to yoga and movement. Working from the ground up with intelligent sequencing and emotional awareness, this movement practise is designed to retrain your habits, correct postural imbalances, and teach you how to hold yourself and move through space - so that you can stand tall, move with confidence, and feel empowered for LIFE! Come and feel the difference! First time? Use code TRYFOR5 to get your first drop-in class for only £5 🙂 Discounts for yoga teachers - get in touch to find out more! Option to drop-in (£11 per class) or book a 6 week block (£54). These are 6 consecutive classes, starting from the week you book them on. When there is a break (for example, over the summer), your 6 week block will be "paused" for the duration of the break, and start again when classes resume. There will be no refunds given for any classes missed within your block. Mats and yoga blocks are provided. Spaces are limited - pre-booking is strongly advised! Any remaining spaces will be allocated to walk-ins on the day on a first-come-first-served basis. If the room is full, I'm really sorry but you will be unable to join the class. So make sure you book! :D See you on the mat! Roo x

Description A spirited yoga practise to boost your energy, uplift your soul, and leave you feeling lit up from the inside out! Move better, breath better, and feel better for LIFE! This is an invigorating and energising mixed-ability yoga class designed to challenge you physically, make you sweat, and leave you with that blissed out post-yoga feeling! Options given to suit all levels of yoga experience - both beginner's and advanced students will find something to work on, from down-dog to handstands! Get strong, retrain habits, and get moving! Every class contains structured flowing movements interwoven with guided breath work. Challenge your strength, mobility, and fitness. Classes always end with svanasana - mindfulness-based guided relaxation, meditation, and massage to leave you feeling calm, grounded, and blissful. Carry that feeling over into your life, as you enjoy more energy, feeling more centred, and finding more strength and balance both on and off the mat. - Fantastic stress relief! - Improve your posture - Great mobility, strength, and balance training - Learn to move with confidence and prowess - Boost your energy! - Increase body-awareness, coordination, and mental focus - Feel more awake, more powerful, and more alive! Taught at the Hub on the Green - a beautiful calm and clean setting in the heart of Bournville. What style of yoga is it? Not all yoga is created equal! Roo teaches a modern style of yoga that has been developed by a physiotherapist and neurologist, providing movement education for both your body and your brain. This innovative method provides a smarter, safer, and more effective approach to yoga and movement. Working from the ground up with intelligent sequencing and emotional awareness, this movement practise is designed to retrain your habits, correct postural imbalances, and teach you how to hold yourself and move through space - so that you can stand tall, move with confidence, and feel empowered for LIFE! Come and feel the difference! First time? Use code TRYFOR5 to get your first drop-in class for only £5 🙂 Discounts for yoga teachers - get in touch to find out more! Option to drop-in (£11 per class) or book a 6 week block (£54). These are 6 consecutive classes, starting from the week you book them on. When there is a break (for example, over the summer), your 6 week block will be "paused" for the duration of the break, and start again when classes resume. There will be no refunds given for any classes missed within your block. Mats and yoga blocks are provided. Spaces are limited - pre-booking is strongly advised! Any remaining spaces will be allocated to walk-ins on the day on a first-come-first-served basis. If the room is full, I'm really sorry but you will be unable to join the class. So make sure you book! :D See you on the mat! Roo x

Every Wednesday at 18:30 – 19:45 Embark on a journey with the RAD Grade 4 program at M&L School of Performing Arts, where students deepen their ballet and character dance exploration within a curriculum that champions artistic expression and technical refinement. Aligned with a higher educational standard, this level mirrors the progression and complexity expected of students ready to embrace more challenging aspects of ballet. Set to an eclectic mix of music that enriches the ballet experience, our Grade 4 classes are designed to advance students’ technical skills, musicality, and performance artistry. As part of this curriculum, students engage in a sophisticated exploration of ballet that encourages them to express themselves with greater confidence and complexity. Through a blend of traditional and character dance, learners are motivated to refine their understanding of ballet, finding a profound sense of achievement and joy in their evolving capabilities. At this pivotal grade, character work becomes more intricate, introducing students to new cultural dances that enhance their technical repertoire and broaden their appreciation for the diversity of dance traditions. This expansion of knowledge and skill not only equips students with a richer set of technical abilities but also fosters a deep appreciation for the art of dance, guiding them toward a path of lifelong engagement and accomplishment in ballet. Why RAD Grade 4 Ballet Lessons Are Key for Your Child’s Development: Physical Fitness: Focused on improving flexibility, strength, and coordination, ballet at this level offers a rigorous approach to physical health and technical agility. Elevated Self-Expression and Confidence: As students master more complex dance sequences, they experience enhanced self-expression and a significant boost in self-confidence. Increased Discipline and Focus: The complexity of Grade 4 routines demands a higher level of discipline, concentration, and attention to detail, preparing students for success in all areas of life. Deepened Musical Appreciation: With a diverse musical selection, students deepen their understanding of rhythm and musicality, enriching their overall dance experience. Fulfillment in Movement Mastery: Emphasizing the precision and elegance of ballet, our curriculum ensures that students find fulfillment in the mastery of each movement. Enhanced Social and Leadership Skills: Group ballet classes encourage not only social interaction but also leadership and teamwork skills, as students often work together to perfect routines. Cultural Exploration and Appreciation: Incorporating a wider array of character dances, Grade 4 enriches students’ cultural knowledge and appreciation for the global dance community. Superior Coordination and Posture: This grade focuses on refining coordination and posture, essential for the development of a poised and graceful dancer. Life Skills for Future Success: Ballet at this level teaches resilience, time management, and goal-setting, equipping students with skills vital for future academic and personal success. Preparation for Ballet Studies: Setting a strong foundation for higher levels of dance education, Grade 4 prepares students for continued growth and achievement in ballet and beyond. Why M&L School of Performing Arts Is Your Choice for Grade 4 Ballet: Choosing M&L School of Performing Arts for Grade 4 ballet means joining a community that is deeply committed to fostering artistic excellence and personal growth. Inspired by our foundational love for dance and music, we provide a supportive environment where students are encouraged to push their boundaries, explore their artistic potential, and celebrate their progress. Here, learners find not just technical training but a nurturing space that honors their journey towards becoming accomplished dancers. Enroll your child in our RAD Grade 4 ballet program, and witness their transformation into confident, expressive, and technically skilled artists. Become part of our story at M&L School of Performing Arts, where every dancer’s dream is nurtured with passion, dedication, and a deep commitment to the art of ballet. Book first lesson here: https://mandlschoolofperformingarts.com/book-first-lesson/

Every Wednesday at 16:15 – 17:30 Step into the captivating realm of the RAD Grade 2 ballet program at M&L School of Performing Arts, where the essential elements of ballet and character dance unfold within a curriculum that treasures the harmony of emotion and technique. This singular grade is a meticulously designed chapter in the ballet journey, offering young dancers the opportunity to revel in the dynamic blend of grace and strength that ballet commands. Nestled within a musical panorama that crosses centuries of dance heritage, our Grade 2 classes beckon students to dive deeper into the artistry of ballet and character dance. This grade serves as a pivotal moment, building upon the joy of movement discovered in earlier levels and encouraging a richer, more nuanced expression of ballet’s technical facets. Here, students are guided to explore their dance potential more fully, expressing themselves with renewed confidence and precision. Grade 2 in the RAD curriculum marks a delightful expansion in the breadth of character dance, presenting students with the chance to explore beyond the foundational steps and into a world rich with cultural diversity and expressive storytelling. The focus on character dance at this level enriches students’ understanding and appreciation of dance’s global tapestry, fostering a versatile approach to ballet that values both tradition and innovation. Why Choose RAD Grade 2 Ballet Lessons for Your Child? Holistic Physical Development: Focused on enhancing flexibility, strength, and coordination, Grade 2 ballet fine-tunes the physical attributes essential for dance. Boost in Self-Expression and Confidence: This grade empowers children to express complex emotions and stories through dance, nurturing a profound sense of self-confidence. Sharpened Discipline and Focus: The precise learning structure of Grade 2 ballet hones discipline, cultivates meticulous attention to detail, and strengthens concentration. Enriched Musical Appreciation: Grade 2 introduces students to an expanded array of musical styles, deepening their rhythmical understanding and appreciation for dance music’s diverse expressions. Joy and Fulfillment in Movement: Emphasizing the pleasure found in each step, leap, and turn, our curriculum encourages students to experience the genuine joy of dance. Social and Teamwork Skills: Ballet classes at this level offer a nurturing environment for developing friendships, learning about teamwork, and enhancing social skills through cooperative performances. Cultural Engagement and Awareness: Exploring character dances introduces students to a broader spectrum of the world’s dance heritage, enriching their cultural perspective and appreciation. Enhanced Coordination and Posture: Ballet at Grade 2 continues to improve overall body coordination and promotes the maintenance of good posture, contributing to a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Development of Important Life Skills: The discipline and perseverance learned through ballet are invaluable, teaching children time management and resilience in the face of challenges. Foundation for Future Learning: Laying a solid foundation for further ballet studies, Grade 2 enriches cognitive abilities and prepares students for the next steps in their dance education. Why M&L School of Performing Arts Is Uniquely Suited for Grade 2 Ballet: Choosing M&L School of Performing Arts for Grade 2 ballet means entering a world where passion for dance and music transforms into a tangible journey of growth and discovery. Inspired by our own experiences and fueled by a deep commitment to dance education, we offer a space where young dancers flourish under the guidance of RAD-certified instructors. Here, your child will not only advance in ballet but will also develop a deep-seated love for the arts, nurtured within a community that values creativity, discipline, and artistic integrity. Enroll your child in the RAD Grade 2 ballet program at M&L School of Performing Arts, and witness their transformation into a more confident, expressive, and technically proficient dancer. Join our family, where every class is a step toward cultivating passionate, skilled artists ready to embrace the vast world of dance. Book first lesson here: https://mandlschoolofperformingarts.com/book-first-lesson/

Every Saturday at 9:10 – 9:55 As our students gracefully progress through their ballet journey at M & L School of Performing Arts, a new horizon unfolds with the option to embark on their very first ballet examination. This milestone is a testament to their dedication, yet we hold the philosophy that the path of ballet is as unique as each dancer; thus, participation in exams is entirely voluntary. For those who feel the call to delve deeper, pursuing an exam offers a structured opportunity to refine their technique and immerse themselves in the discipline of ballet. The choice to undertake an exam goes beyond the dance studio; it’s a lesson in self-discipline, a challenge that beckons our young dancers to dedicate themselves to practice and perfection. It’s about setting a goal that’s not just about leaps and turns but about growth and self-discovery. Our curriculum is designed not only to prepare students for these exams but to instill a sense of accomplishment and motivation, driving them to reach new heights. Ballet, at its core, is an expression of the soul. It’s about listening not just to the music but to the silent cues of movement and harmony. It teaches our dancers the value of precise instruction, the beauty of individuality, and the strength found in unity. Through ballet, our students develop not just in technique but in life skills: coordination, posture, strength, and flexibility are nurtured alongside artistry and a love for music. At this pivotal stage, our focus intensifies on Classical Ballet technique, laying a solid foundation for both the art and the artist. As physical prowess and confidence flourish, our dancers are encouraged to express their creativity and emotions through their movements, further deepening their connection to the art form. The M & L School of Performing Arts is not just about ballet; it’s a sanctuary where young artists grow, inspired by the discipline, beauty, and expressive power of dance. Book first lesson here: https://mandlschoolofperformingarts.com/book-first-lesson/