Buy 5 sets of strings - mix and match as you wish, including sets for different instuments - and get great savings!
As time goes on, we’ll publish more individual ‘5 set’ prices, but do contact us in the mean time with your requirements.
If you buy one of our shop stock selection of Old Violins, we will give you 10% off a bow, case and/or accessories. This offer only applies to shop stock instruments, not to commision sales.
Following the rave reviews of the Freshman FA400D (2264) and FA1AM (95877) they have been selling out across the country, and the importers won’t have any more for the next few weeks. At time of writing, we have one FA400D left, and two FA1AM. Tony says the FA400D is one of the best examples of this model we’ve had!
Grab ‘em while you can!
Welcome to the new accordion blog at The Music Room Online! I thought my first post should be just a little about what is going to happen here and how we can all learn a bit together. Hopefully every few days, can’t guarantee that because of playing and teaching commitments, I will be posting all sorts of items I think will be of interest to fellow accordionists. These will include articles about techniques, any new albums I come across, reviews of instruments and general thoughts and questions about the accordion scene.
What I would really love to happen then is for all you fellow accordion enthusiasts out there to reply! Let me know what your favourite album is, what tips and tricks you have picked up over the years etc! The sky is the limit!
So start spreading the word! Lets make this page a meeting place and discussion area for all accordionists and let’s start swapping ideas. I can’t wait to hear from you all!
Simon Mayor wrote….
I first heard of Eastman mandolins on a trip to the States in 2001. A mandolinist friend had attended a trade fair and had seen a well known luthier wandering by looking deeply glum. “Why the long face?” he had asked. “I’ve just tried the finest oval-hole mandolin I’ve ever played” came the reply, “and it’s made in China and I can’t match the price”.
A couple of years went by before I came across these mandolins in the UK and I had the chance to spend a happy hour trying out a variety of models. Here were truly impressive re-creatons of vintage American mandolins, and it took me matter of seconds to conclude that Eastman had banished forever any lingering prejudices that Chinese made instruments are of poor quality.
The playability was consistently good, but for me, the most interesting thing was that no two examples I played were similar. Each had its own character, its individuality, exactly the hallmarks you would expect from hand built mandolins but at prices more associated with production-line instruments.
Simon Mayor’s own web site is www.mandolin.co.uk
Exciting news!! From April 2006 Murray Grainger will be joining The Music Room to organise the accordion department and introduce our all new teaching facility, masterclasses and product demonstrations. We will be offering accordion lessons for piano and continental chromatic accordions.
Murray Grainger is recognised as one of the most influential young accordionists in Britain today. Trained as a classical accordionist at the Royal Academy of Music, Murray has established himself as a multi-disciplined musician and as a well-reputed teacher. Murray is fluent in piano accordion, continental chromatic accordion and free bass keyboards.
Murray has a wealth of experience having performed with such groups as LinnTilla with Steafan Hannigan to the BBC Symphony Orchestra and his teaching experience includes the Sage Gateshead Folk Degree to Chetham’s School of Music. Now a word from the man himself!
Hello everyone! I am very excited to be joining the team at The Music Room and I am thoroughly looking forward to meeting all you fellow accordion enthusiasts out there!
If you are considering purchasing an accordion, whether it is your first or an upgrade, I will be at the store to help you in your choice and to answer any questions you may have. Having worked in both the classical and traditional worlds, I have experience of all types of accordion and can advise you on your best choice, whether it be button key or piano key.
I will also be available for lessons, all standards most welcome. Whether you are taking your first steps on the accordion or perhaps looking for help in polishing the skills you have already developed I will be here to assist you. Individual lessons are available throughout the day and into the evening.
I will also be starting group sessions in the evening for a range of abilities from beginner upwards. Come along and meet like minded people in a friendly and supportive atmosphere!
For any advice, more information or to book lessons, call The Music Room on 01274 879 768 or call me on 0845 868 2081 or email info@themusicroom-online.co.uk