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.

What our members say

"I joined ESTA as a very young and inexperienced teacher and the drip-drip effect of picking up an idea here and a repertoire suggestion there either from the magazine, the website or at an event has been a constant inspiration to me. While I am no longer quite so young and have quite a few decades of experience behind me, both my students and I continue to enjoy and benefit from all these things"

"I would like to say that I think the magazine looks fantastic, and JESTA is an inspirational idea – my pupils love it. Well done!"

"As an ESTA member previously without insurance, I really appreciate the public liability and legal cover etc being available via EST"

"I found all three sessions totally inspiring and very refreshing. One’s teaching can become stale without such informative and well thought out demonstration. It was encouraging to hear how persistent Simon (Fischer) could be in the face of any student – however talented or hard-working they are"

"I was at the conference on Sunday, and enjoyed it very much. The most valuable thing for me, as a private teacher, is the opportunity to meet and talk with other teachers."

"Dear ESTA, just to congratulate you and your team for a wonderful day on Saturday. It was very striking to hear the Tasmin Little class - she can both support and analyse the performer - a rare talent. As a teacher I learned so much. Many thanks to you all"

"Sunday was a great day. I went back on the train with some Royal Academy of Music students, who were all feeling very inspired – we talked about the master classes all the way back to London."

"Thank you for a wonderful week at the ESTA Summer School. I have come to face the new term with more enthusiasm than usual!"

"I have really appreciated the quality of support and help provided by the Association, possibly the best I have encountered yet. Thanks"