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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.
Post date: 31 Jan 12
Playing By Ear!
Last few days for teachers to sign up to be part of the Institute of Education Research Project.
Post date: 10 Jan 12
VIBRATO and SAUTILLE
12th February 2012 Stringwise tutors Sheila Nelson and Deborah Young will lead a workshop for teachers and students.
Post date: 29 Dec 11
Pedro de Alcantara
Renowned Alexander teacher and cellist will give a masterclass on Friday 17th February 2012
Post date: 30 Dec 11
Da Capo Open Days 8th and 25th February
Hear more about the work of Da Capo and how it might influence your teaching.
Post date: 24 Jan 12
MOVEMENT in STRING PLAYING
4th March 2012 Stringwise tutor Cecily Mendelssohn will lead a workshop for teachers and students.
Post date: 13 Jan 12
THE Professional Association for Strings
ESTA membership now includes INSURANCE and LEGAL COVER while continuing to offer professional development support and benefits for the students of ESTA members.
Post date: 30 Oct 11
CELLO OLYMPICS 11th March London
A celebration of the music of David Popper featuring the Forty Etudes: The High School of Cello Playing
Post date: 13 Jan 12
THE TAXMAN COMETH
HM Revenue and Customs has announced a crackdown on private tutors - and that includes string teachers!
Post date: 30 Oct 11
Stringbabies in Surrey
Teacher Training courses will be held in February and September 2012
Post date: 09 Nov 11
National Plan for Music Education
The first ever National Plan for Music Education – The Importance of Music was published on 25 November 2011.
Post date: 27 Nov 11
ESTA on FACEBOOK
More than 140 people LIKE ESTA!
Help us exceed 200 by the end of term by telling all your Facebook friends about ESTA!
Post date: 01 Jul 11
The Ear Playing Project
Research to find new ways of helping students play by ear, improve their aural and improvisation skills, and play with increased confidence and musical feel.
Post date: 15 Oct 11
Teaching and Learning in a Masterclass
Master classes are a very common component of the education of performing musicians, but what do we know about how they support student learning?
Post date: 15 Oct 11
SUPPORT STRING TEACHERS who LEARN!
If you would like to support the work ESTA is doing you can now make a donation directly.
Post date: 22 Jun 11
PAT LEGG gives Cello Workshops
Pat Legg, renowned cello pedagogue, will give a series of workshops 'Put yourself in their shoes' in Cheltenham in August.
Post date: 22 Jun 11
DOUBLE BASS for TEACHERS
Cathy Elliott leads teachers through the new ABRSM scale requirements for double bass, made palatable by some performances from young bass players!
Post date: 25 Aug 11
TASMIN LITTLE on Radio 3
To hear Tasmin on 'In Tune' playing Rachel Jennings arrangement of Albeniz's Leyenda, go to 'listen again' on the BBC website
Post date: 29 Jul 11
ESTA President TASMIN LITTLE Classic Brit Award
Tasmin Little has been given the CRITICS AWARD at the Classic Brit Awards 2011
Post date: 22 Jun 11
STAGE FRIGHT?!
Do you know the feeling of performance anxiety? Have you experienced students under-achieving because of nerves? Mike Cunningham specialised in helping people practice to overcome these feelings.
Post date: 09 Jan 11
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