Author Archives: corkmusiccollective

About corkmusiccollective

Cork Music Collective is a cottage industry music education project which aims to make learning an instrument fun! I teach musicianship and instrumental lessons at all levels. Whether it's as a hobby or for exams, I endeavor to make learning music fun and interesting!

Follow me on Instagram!

Posted on July 11, 2020 by corkmusiccollective

I’ve started an account to post clips of music, tips and photos of my artistic endeavours over the summer. Follow me at @corkmusiccollective or click the picture below! Amy

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Lockdown Learning

Posted on June 23, 2020 by corkmusiccollective

One thing that I noticed was that the teenage and older students really managed very well with the remote teaching. Some were able to practise more than usual and have leapt forward more than they would have. Continue reading →

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My Philosophy

Posted on October 24, 2018 by corkmusiccollective

Time is flying! I can’t believe it’s week 8 of term and the not-so-distant sound of jingle bells is ringing in my ears. (A welcome sound!) The other day I was listening to a podcast by Deliciously Ella. It featured … Continue reading →

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A Musical Challenge!

Posted on August 21, 2018 by corkmusiccollective

Hi everyone! With the end of summer close at our heels, I thought this would be the ideal time to make a little playlist on Spotify for you!  Click here! Feel free to listen on road trips, or even while … Continue reading →

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Who should have music lessons?

Posted on August 12, 2018 by corkmusiccollective

When you think about who is attending music lessons week in and week out, who do you think of? When you see someone sitting down to a piano or singing their scales every day, who is it you see? Are … Continue reading →

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Concert Date

Posted on November 28, 2017 by corkmusiccollective

At last it’s nearly time for the Christmas Concert! Save the date: MONDAY 18TH DECEMBER at 3.30pm! For singing groups, audio recordings of Let It Snow are here.

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Guitar design competition

Posted on September 17, 2017 by corkmusiccollective

Getting creative this week! Continue reading →

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A Note on Practice

Posted on September 10, 2017 by corkmusiccollective

I’ve read a few articles to try to find the best advice for you, but honestly some of the recommendations were so bonkers that I’ve decided to have a crack myself. Here it goes! Continue reading →

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Autumn 2017

Posted on August 16, 2017 by corkmusiccollective

In order to make this year a little more streamlined, I’ve added a calendar to this site. you’ll find a colour-coded chart of important dates like exam deadlines, concert weeks and payment dates.   Continue reading →

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Plans for 2016!

Posted on January 2, 2016 by corkmusiccollective

I feel really lucky to be able to say that 2015 was a wonderful year for me and my students. Personally, I performed more often than ever before and I tried to reflect that in creating opportunities for my pupils … Continue reading →

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