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Instrument Spotlight – Drums

In Instrument Spotlight by Ben Jinks13th July 2021

Todayโ€™s instrument spotlight is brought to you by Drums! Primal yet satisfying. Itโ€™s more than hitting things you know? The dexterity required to play the …

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Looking back at our posts from this time 2 years a Looking back at our posts from this time 2 years ago ๐Ÿคฏ Along with everyone else, in March 2020 we began the long journey through the pandemic. Everything changed so suddenly, and for the first time the future of PMA was uncertain. Looking back on posts like these, we are more grateful than ever for our fantastic community of students and teachers who rode the wave with us. Thanks to you all, we have bounced back stronger than ever and could not be more excited for the years ahead. We have so many big plans and cannot wait to share them with you all! A heartfelt thank you once again to our incredible students and our amazing team of tutors. We couldnโ€™t do it without you! ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ™ #portsmouth #musiclessons #onlinemusiclessons #learn #mondaymotivation
We can't believe it's already been over a month si We can't believe it's already been over a month since our first PMA Recital in what felt like forever! ๐ŸŽถ A massive, massive well done once again to everyone who performed and another big thank you to everyone who came to show support - the turnout was fantastic! It's always amazing to see our students getting up on stage to share their hard work and talent, and it's safe to say they really outdid themselves this time around. Great singing and playing team, we can't wait to see you at the next one! ๐Ÿ˜Ž
Our piano teacher Anna called today to say she was Our piano teacher Anna called today to say she was feeling a little husky. Thankfully, this is what she meant! Say hello to Kobe ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿถ @mila.and.kobe.siberianhuskies #puppy #husky #dog #huskypuppy
Storm Dudley got us remembering warmer days โ˜€๏ธ Storm Dudley got us remembering warmer days โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜ @victoriousfestival 2021
๐ŸŒŸTHE PMA RECITAL IS ALMOST HERE!๐ŸŒŸ Weโ€™re S ๐ŸŒŸTHE PMA RECITAL IS ALMOST HERE!๐ŸŒŸ Weโ€™re SO excited about our first live music event in 2 years this Saturday! Join us for performances from our piano, guitar and vocal students of all ages. Come and show your support at what, for many, will be their very first LIVE performance! ๐ŸŽน ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽค Show starts at 2:30pm (doors open at 2:15pm) on Saturday 12th February at @coshambaptist church. Everyone is welcome and tickets are available at our website (link in bio). See you there ๐Ÿคฉ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽ‰
๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ It's Meet The Team time, first one of the ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ It's Meet The Team time, first one of the year! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ We're kicking things off with a relatively new face - meet Dan! Name: Daniel Instrument: Guitar ๐ŸŽธ Favourite Artist: Foo Fighters Background: Dan started playing guitar when he was 14 after being hugely inspired by Green Day, Maroon 5 and Foo Fighters. In his late teens he wrote and recorded his first album, as well as joining Paul Van Ryan & The Late Knights where they performed shows across the UK. In 2012, Dan enrolled at the Academy of Contemporary Music where he graduated with First-Class Honours in his degree! Since then he has played in numerous bands across different genres, and has been lucky enough to twice headline Guildford's G Live Beer Festival, support bands like Toploader and Republica and even play at an event for Coronation Street! In addition to his performing career, Dan loves to bring his skills to students across Surrey and Hampshire and he is an excellent example of the kind of working musician we love to work with at PMA. ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽต Fun Fact: Dan is a keen polyglot, and so far has made steps to learn French, German, Portuguese and Danish. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ #pma #music #lessons #meettheteam
Hello everyone and welcome back to the first stude Hello everyone and welcome back to the first student spotlight in a short while! Check out this wonderful performance of Alicia Keys' 'If I Ain't Got You' by Althea. Enjoy! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŽถ Here are a few words from her teacher, Mike - "Althea is a very hard-working student and a real pleasure to work with! She is always prepared for her lessons and enthusiastic about each new piece that she learns. Most recently, Althea has been working on a relaxed arrangement of 'If I Ain't Got You' by Alicia Keys which you can see her perform in the video. I'm sure that with her talent and work ethic she will have a bright future as a piano player." Keep up the great work Althea! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ˜€ #pma #piano #music #studentspotlight
New Year New Me! We are offering half price trial New Year New Me! We are offering half price trial lessons to those interested in giving a new skill a go! Wether it's rocking out on the guitar and drums to serenading on the mic or piano. We have great teachers who can tailor each lesson to your ability level and interests! If you're interested in booking in a lesson, please check out our website or give us a call on 02392 985 385 #music #lessons #musiclessons #newyear
We had a blast at the Christmas Ukulele Jam Night We had a blast at the Christmas Ukulele Jam Night last week! Thanks to all who came along. Over ยฃ200 raised for @lifehousesouthsea charity which will go towards feeding and supporting homeless people in Portsmouth this Winter. Thank you to our friends at the following companies for the generous donations of raffle prizes: @waitrose, @loungepanero, @spiceisland7977, @victoriousfestival, @tescofood.
๐Ÿ’ฅSTUDENT SPOTLIGHT๐Ÿ’ฅ Hello everyone! Welcome ๐Ÿ’ฅSTUDENT SPOTLIGHT๐Ÿ’ฅ Hello everyone! Welcome to the last student spotlight for the year and it's a festive one! Lucy has been a student at PMA for sometime, she recently got the opportunity to sing at a Christmas Event this year. Her Mum managed to capture some great footage of Lucy in action and wanted to thank her teacher Josh for all the training and guidance in developing Lucy's voice. We hope you enjoy Lucy's rendition of a Christmas classic !โ˜ƒ๏ธ #pma #music #christmas #students
At the Christmas Cracker Ukulele Jam this year (15 At the Christmas Cracker Ukulele Jam this year (15th December!) we are running a raffle in aid of The LifeHouse, a Southsea based homeless support shelter. They do amazing work and we are excited to support them! We have some some great prizes on offer including two Victorious tickets, Waitrose vouchers, chocolates, champagne and much more. ๐Ÿพโ„๏ธ If you would like to purchase some tickets ahead of the night, you may do so at PMA Cosham or Southsea. A strip of 5 tickets will cost ยฃ1. Good luck to those who enter and Merry Christmas! ๐Ÿคž๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŒฒ https://www.facebook.com/events/987799928736256 #pma #christmas #ukulele #snow #music
Hello and welcome to today's Meet the Team! Meet I Hello and welcome to today's Meet the Team! Meet Izzii - Name: Izzii Instrument: Vocals ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽค Favourite artist: Boys II Men Background: Izzii started seriously pursuing her singing at age 14, and got signed a year later at 15! She wasted no time at all, and began touring with various upcoming artists at 16 while beginning to teach at the same time. Since then, Izzii teaches on some days, runs a choir on another, and sings in multiple function bands on the days in between! With her bands, Izzii has performed in the Jazz Cafรฉ, the 02 and the Mayflower among many others. We welcomed Izzii to PMA in 2018, and it has proved a tremendous asset to have such an excellent musician on the team! ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ™Œ Fun fact: Izzii has travelled the world twice over, with Bali being her favourite place! ๐ŸŒ #vocalist #singer #portsmouthmusicacademy #portsmouth #teacher #team
It's Christmas!!!!! Well... nearly! The PMA Playl It's Christmas!!!!! Well... nearly! The PMA Playlist is full with new tracks to celebrate the festive season and to provide a bit of cheer! For one month only, Santa is coming to PMA!! Enjoy everyone! #pma #portsmouth #christmas #pmaplaylist #music #festive
โ„๏ธ โ˜ƒ๏ธ Music is the gift that keeps on givi โ„๏ธ โ˜ƒ๏ธ Music is the gift that keeps on giving! โ˜ƒ๏ธ โ„๏ธ Why not get some music lessons for a loved one this Christmas. Get in touch with PMA for more information. #pma #portsmouth #musician #music #gifts #teaching
We'd like to give a shout out to our Drum Student We'd like to give a shout out to our Drum Student Abraham who is a life saver! Literally! While working as a lifeguard at a leisure centre, an old gent collapsed suddenly in the gym and wasn't breathing. Abe rushed to the scene with a colleague who started performing CPR while he went and grabbed the defibrillator. They managed to use the defibrillator effectively and Abe continued to provide CPR for over 2 minutes until the man began to breathe regularly. When the paramedics arrived on the scene, they stated that without the intervention of Abe and his colleague, the man wouldn't have made it. We're pleased to hear that he is now making a full recovery in hospital. Amazing work Abe! A True Lifeguard! #pma #lifeguard #music #drums #legend
๐Ÿ’ฅ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ๐Ÿ’ฅ Hello and welcome to ๐Ÿ’ฅ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ๐Ÿ’ฅ Hello and welcome to today's Student Spotlight! We've got a new clip from Piano Student, Evangelos. His progress is really coming together and his teacher Mike is really pleased, here are a few words he has about Evangelos: Evangelos is a very talented young player and one of my most hardworking students. He always puts a lot of effort into his lessons and consistently surprises me with how quickly he manages to learn new material. Evangelos has recently asked if he could learn how to play 'Can't Stop Falling in Love' by Elvis and here he is performing a simple arrangement of this timeless classic.
Cat got your tongue? Book a Trial singing lesson Cat got your tongue? Book a Trial singing lesson today and find your roar! #portsmouth #music #pma #singing #musiclessons
Hello and welcome to today's Meet the Team! Meet C Hello and welcome to today's Meet the Team! Meet Catherine - Name: Catherine Instrument: Piano and Vocals ๐ŸŽน๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽค Favourite artist: Nine Inch Nails Background: Catherine began learning piano at 6, and singing at 15. She quickly realised that music is something sheโ€™d like to pursue, and went to Cardiff University to study it. Catherine very much enjoys learning and playing tunes from the Romantic Period - particularly the likes of Chopin and Brahms! After graduation she began performing in the Sussex area as part of an opera company that tours the south, while also building her own base of private piano and vocal students. Catherine joined us here at PMA in 2021, and has maintained a big block of students ever since. She is an excellent, versatile teacher and itโ€™s great to have her on the team! ๐Ÿ™Œ Fun fact: In addition to being a musician, Catherine is also a talented portrait painter! ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ–Œ๐Ÿ˜Š #vocals #piano #pianist #vocalist #portsmouthmusicacademy #portsmouth #music #tutor
Hello everyone, we hope you're all having a great Hello everyone, we hope you're all having a great week! We have a brilliant Student Spotlight for you today - a performance of 'Nuvole Bianche' by Jay. This is a lovely piece, and we think you're going to enjoy it! ๐Ÿ˜€๐ŸŽถ Here are a few words from his teacher, Mike - "Jay has been making fantastic progress recently and even managed to complete his first original piece. In the video, Jay is performing a composition called 'Nuvole Bianche' by one of his favourite artists - Ludovico Einaudi. Working with Jay is a real pleasure and I'm very impressed with how quickly he is maturing as a musician. I'm certain that in time he will become a very skilled pianist." Great playing Jay, keep it up! ๐ŸŽ‰ #portsmouth #pianoteacher #piano #portsmouthmusicacademy #performance
๐Ÿ’ฅ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ๐Ÿ’ฅ Hello and welcome to ๐Ÿ’ฅ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ๐Ÿ’ฅ Hello and welcome to today's Student Spotlight! We always love a good vocal spotlight, and today's performance certainly delivers! Here's Dexter, performing a classic tune we think you'll recognise. ๐ŸŽ‰ ๐ŸŽŠ Here are a few words from his teacher, Jack - "Dexter is so much fun to work with! He really throws himself into his lessons and works so hard which definitely shows in his progress! Here is Yesterday, from his Grade 2 songs that he has been working on." Well done Dexter, best of luck for Grade 2 (not that you need it!) ๐Ÿ˜€ #singing #singer #performance #portsmouth #portsmouthmusicacademy
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