Author: bandskool

The electric bass guitar is 70 years old this year – at least in respect of the first production made – assembly line – model; namely the Fender Precision bass c/o Leo Fender. From 1951 onwards, it was destined to Read More …

In his day, Bert was regarded as a hot guitarist – one of the best. It is undeniably true that he influenced a generation of guitarists that followed – guiding and encouraging them with his book, ‘Play in A Day’ Read More …

“The present day composers refuse to die. They have realised the necessity of banding together and fighting for the right of each individual to secure a fair and free presentation of his work.” These are words that were included in Read More …

I have felt for quite some time, that the word, ‘development’ has a possible euphemistic tone to it; that might betray the reality. It suggests change…and not all change is good. Not all change is a sign of improvement or Read More …

I sometimes tell my students that the Ukulele should never try to be a pale imitation of the Classical Guitar; and that its unique appeal should be recognised: namely that it is a much smaller instrument than the full sized- Read More …

In just a few week’s time, Frank Zappa the composer extraordinare would have turned 80…had he lived on past the end of 1993 to the present. Sadly he didn’t quite make it to his 53rd birthday – a couple of Read More …

There is an allegory I like to refer to sometimes when trying to illustrate the point – in mid conversation – that absolutes don’t matter half as much as relatives. It goes along the following lines: Two explorers are on Read More …

Currently, we are putting together a band musicianship course with a view to offering it online and offline in 2021 onwards; covid pending! We hope the course will appeal to all sorts of folk: amateur players, students, pensioners and everyone Read More …

Improvisation – in a musical sense – is what we do as players when we have to make things up; which is when the musical instructions regarding what to play and when are not nailed to the mast. There is Read More …

Below you will see a flyer advertising some of bandskool’s musical instrument teachers. Whether offline from our teaching studio in Altrincham, Greater Manchester or a home visit; or indeed an online lesson if you prefer and which is perhaps more Read More …