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Fine Arts College

fine arts college

London

At Fine Arts College we always aim to find something exceptional in our students – by giving them the freedom to learn. We encourage a community atmosphere in which students’ talents and ambitions are supported. We also provide a real and unique bridge between school and university. Most students at Fine Arts College come to us looking for a private college environment that will help them to grow academically and creatively. Many have found that other schools’ approaches to work are too prescriptive and rigid, which can be counterproductive and stifling for many students. The College has won numerous national awards from the Good Schools Guide, including the Award for Excellence for Boys taking Media/Film/TV studies; the Award for Excellence for Girls taking Art and Design and Photography; and Best Independent School for Boys for Art and Design Photography. These achievements are the product of our collaborative fine arts school ethos, in which everyone is encouraged to pursue their passion and develop their talents. Accredited Member Logo Horizontal Our Tutors & Staff Our Courses Admissions Contact How to Apply Our Admissions process is designed to be as straightforward as possible while also making it easy for you to be sure about your decision. Find out all about applying to Fine Arts College and arrange to come and see us. How to Apply Get in Touch Name* Email Address* Phone Number Message* Submit Contact Us Fine Arts College Centre Studios 41 - 43 Englands Lane London, NW3 4YD 020 7586 0312 020 7586 0312 mail@hampsteadfinearts.com Download our Prospectus Enter your details and we will send you a copy of our prospectus via email. Name* Email Address* Send The School Fine Arts College Ltd Registered in England and Wales No: 09580402 Registered Office: 5th Floor South, 14-16 Waterloo Place, London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 4AR Featured Links News & Events Admissions About Contact Us Legal Information Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Assistance Accessibility Social Instagram Fine Arts College Notice We and selected third parties use cookies or similar technologies for technical purposes and, with your consent, for “experience enhancement”, “measurement” and “targeting & advertising” as specified in the cookie policy. Denying consent may make related features unavailable. With respect to advertising, we and selected third parties, may use precise geolocation data, and identification through device scanning in order to store and/or access information on a device and process personal data like your usage data for the following advertising purposes: personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. You can freely give, deny, or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the advertising preferences panel. Use the “Accept” button to consent to the use of such technologies. Use the “Reject” button to continue without accepting. Learn more and customise

Michael Starkey

michael starkey

Edinburgh

I’m Michael Starkey. I’m an experienced music tutor offering lessons for 5 string banjo and acoustic guitar in Edinburgh, Scotland. These are for individuals and groups of all ages and abilities who maybe don’t know how to get started with their playing; feel stuck with where their playing is at; or are looking to hone their skills further by developing specific playing techniques. I help musicians (and aspiring musicians): Get their playing off the ground by learning the basic skills needed to begin making music Appreciate their existing skills and build on these by offering advice and ways to move forward with their playing Gain confidence making music with other people Develop techniques specific to old time clawhammer banjo playing, fingerpicking folk and country-blues acoustic guitar and acoustic guitar accompaniment for traditional folk music My reasons for teaching: I believe that music has had a very positive impact on my life. I started playing as a young teenager and have always been in bands and going out to gigs and sessions since. For me, it’s a good way to spend time with other people but also with myself. I find that when I’m playing, I’m less likely to be worrying about other things. A bit later on, I came across clawhammer banjo and old time stringband music and got obsessed. I found that there weren’t that many people to play with or learn from where I live so I decided to take up banjo teaching. I like to travel in the US, learn from musicians there, pickup new tricks and tunes and then bring them back over here to share. My experience: I am a full time musician, teacher (and gardener). I had my first guitar student when I was a teenager. I work with individual students from my home in Leith and also teach group classes for the Scots Music Group in Edinburgh. In recent years as a community gardener I have worked in therapeutic horticulture with people struggling with their mental health and with individuals with Autism. I’ve also worked as a tree planter. I play in a number of different bands, have toured and gigged across the UK and have made a number of recordings. I also co-host a weekly old time music session in Edinburgh. Check out my personal website – michaelstarkeymusic.com to see and hear my latest projects. Get in touch….. If you are interested in banjo and/or guitar lessons then I’d like to hear from you. Please use the contact form or have a look at the other pages on the site to find out more about banjo lessons or guitar lessons. There is also a page with some field recordings and more information about old time music. I’ll leave you with this clip of fiddle player Jeri Foreman and myself playing the old-time tune, Five Miles of Ellum Wood.