Jinje Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Hi all, I have been teaching myself to play the English concertina on an old student model Lachenal and an Italian Bastari and really need classes or teachers in the Newcastle upon Tyne area. The Sage in Gateshead doesn’t seem to do anything. Does anyone have any info or any point me in the right direction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Jinje said: I have been teaching myself to play the English concertina ... and really need classes or teachers in the Newcastle upon Tyne area. The Sage in Gateshead doesn’t seem to do anything. Does anyone have any info or any point me in the right direction? I know that there are players in the Newcastle area (I've met them in sessions on rare visits), though I don't know who, if any of them, teach. I'm surprised at what you say about Sage. Aren't they involved with Folkworks, which was started by Alistair Anderson? Even if that's only during the summer and for "youth" (I don't really know, though I get that impression from a quick internet search), I would think that someone associated with Folkworks would know about individuals who could tutor you, even if there are no group classes. Or maybe Theo Gibb, of The Box Place, would know someone he'd be willing to recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_Hardy Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Alex Wade is an excellent teacher and English concertina player, and is I think still in your neck of the woods - see https://alexwadeconcertina.com/. If she can't help you herself, she would know the other players in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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