recommendation for the mini-bass academy

[sparkle]

A while ago 'Chris-Purplemusic' advertised a new group she's doing called 'crazy basses'. It's a Saturday morning 1 hour class teaching mini-bass (ie double bass, but small sized versions for the kids). The classes are a mix of learning the instrument and musicianship skills. The age range, I think, is 5-11.

Anyway, we went on Saturday and thought it was great- a real opportunity to learn an (unusual) instrument right here in East Dulwich. Chris is a professional player and really lovely.

I'm not related in any way to her, but just wanted more people to hear about it, so please contact her direct, not me!

[Knomester]

I saw the post too and meant at the time to post to say that I was given a similar opportunity when I was 9 or 10 and went on to play the double bass for years. I loved it and had so many great experiences playing in orchestras with other young people. It's a wonderful and unusual instrument to play and I only wish I was still playing!

[sparkle]

yes, there was a 10 year old there who came to demonstrate. He was really enjoying it and was in all sorts of bands and orchestras- apparently there is always a demand for bass players!