latest news

Vetting & Barring Scheme and Criminal Records Regime Review recommendations - Latest Update
Keep informed on the progress of the Protection of Freedoms Bill, and in particular news on how the recommendations from the Vetting & Barring Scheme Review and Criminal Records Regime Review are to be implemented.

Playing By Ear!
Last few days for teachers to sign up to be part of the Institute of Education Research Project.

VIBRATO and SAUTILLE
12th February 2012 Stringwise tutors Sheila Nelson and Deborah Young will lead a workshop for teachers and students.

Pedro de Alcantara
Renowned Alexander teacher and cellist will give a masterclass on Friday 17th February 2012

Da Capo Open Days 8th and 25th February
Hear more about the work of Da Capo and how it might influence your teaching.

Benefits

PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN STRING TEACHING

Full Individual Members of ESTA receive all the benefits listed below

If you hold Individual Membership (with restrictions) some benefits will not apply. All members with the exception of e-members and honorary members are entitled to vote at the ESTA AGM. To find out more about the different types of membership go to Classes of Membership.

Professional Development

• Discount at events organised by ESTA
• The magazine arco ESTA(UK)s highly regarded quarterly journal which includes reviews of new repertoire
• Online technique videos with David le Page (violin); Steven Doane (cello) and Cathy Elliott (double bass)
• Online forum where you can ask for and offer advice
• Access to specialists in Rolland, Suzuki, Colourstrings, Kodaly, Dalcroze, Alexander Technique and Neuro Linguistic Programming
• Reference videos, books and reports including the Paul Rolland films available on loan

Insurance and Legal cover
NEW from 1st October 2011
Available to Full Members resident in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland

• Public Liability
• Employers Liability Insurance (excluding residents of the Republic of Ireland)
• 24-hour Legal helpline
• 24-hour Tax helpline
• Legal cover including legal defence costs in cases of Allegations of Abuse

Support

• JESTA website and an unlimited number of copies of JESTA magazine for your students
• 24/7 access to the Members Area of the ESTA website
• Repertoire Database for finding and suggesting repertoire suitable for students at all levels and searchable by musical and instrumental technique
• Forum to ask questions and give answers
• Job Vacancies
• Online Register of ESTA(UK) members

Financial benefits

• Nannie Jamieson Nutshell Fund for assistance with short courses relating to teaching string instruments
• Joan Dickson Chamber Music Fund for help in introducing young players to chamber music
• Elspeth Iliff Fund to foster international exchange of string pedagogy
• Discount on Strad subscription
• Discounts on Instrument Insurance