21 February 2016
Newsdesk
Billed as ‘Bigger and Better’ than ever before Learn to Play Weekend is a national event for adults and children organised by the Music for All charity to inspire new, or lapsed, musicians of all ages to take up or restart playing an instrument.
Yamaha Music London are offering hundreds of FREE Guitar, Violin, Viola, Pianos and Drums one-to-one and group Ukulele starter lessons for all the family from 10.30am to 4.30pm on Saturday 12 March and from 11.30am to 4.30pm on Sunday 13 March.
Steve White renowned as one of the greatest and most influential British drummers of his generation will be supporting the Learn to Play Day at Yamaha Music London on Sunday 13 March. Since turning professional at the age of 17, Steve White has remained at the pinnacle of his profession for over 30 years, playing with many iconic British artists and bands, including Style Council, Paul Weller, The Who, Oasis, Ian Dury and Jon Lord.
Steve will be teaching an intimate class where basic sticking techniques will be explained along with some play along experience with Steve. This fun session will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to be taught by this legendary drummer and only available at Yamaha Music London.
Start Time: 2PM
Duration; 1 Hour
Please note: Places must be booked.
Throughout the weekend there will be masterclasses from pianist, session musician and music producer Hannah Vasanth giving insight into how to achieve a successful career in the music industry. Her passion for music combined with hard work and determination has catapulted her from music student to playing on some of the world's biggest stages alongside global superstars such as Rihanna and Jessie J.
Booking any of the above lessons online is recommended. For more information and to book any of the above lessons visit here http://www.yamahamusiclondon.com/article.php?article_id=73
Full details of all the 2016 National Learn To Play Day events and participating venues can be found www.learntoplayday.com.
