Monthly Archives: August 2012

Making the World Swing

We have just concluded a week of sensational jazz concerts. To experience the sheer brilliance of these musicians – live – is something extraordinary. The musical imagination of Allen Beechey left everyone in awe! And then there was Pete Allen … Continue reading

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Farewell to Roger

                            As the second week of our Summer School comes to an end there is mounting worry about next year. Concerned attendees are fretting as to whether … Continue reading

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Learning for Life

This weekend I am speaking at a conference about the brain and mental health. My contribution will focus on the cognitive benefits of learning throughout life but especially in older age. Key to my argument will be a presentation of … Continue reading

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GUITAR HEAVEN

Last week was one of those special weeks in the year when a certain atmosphere pervades the place. The surrender of Dillington to a whole load of classical guitarists was remarked upon with astonishment by certain staff who’ve never witnessed … Continue reading

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