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Blackbird Early Years Music
About us
Blackbird Early Years Music is run by concert pianist and teacher, Helen Reid. The classes provide a musical foundation for children from 3.5-7 years old. Small group sizes (maximum 4 children per class) allow for a high level of individual attention, whilst encouraging musical interaction, fun, and the development of important listening skills. The classes have been designed to correspond to the primary areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Core activities include: movement to music; clapping, playing and learning to read rhythmic patterns; listening and responding to music from a variety of cultures and traditions; singing; conducting; improvising and creating our own pieces of music.
About me:
I have worked as a classical pianist, teacher and workshop leader for over 15 years. I also have two pre-school age children. As a parent and teacher, I am passionate about creating a space in which children can learn to feel and experience music as naturally, happily and widely as possible – before beginning to think about playing an instrument in a more formal way. I hold a diploma and MA in piano performance, and a postgraduate certificate in teaching. I have an up-to-date CRB check.
Cost: £6 per class. Classes are 30 minutes long, with a maximum of 3 children per class. Tea and coffee is provided for parents, and toys for siblings! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the classes.
About me:
I have worked as a classical pianist, teacher and workshop leader for over 15 years. I also have two pre-school age children. As a parent and teacher, I am passionate about creating a space in which children can learn to feel and experience music as naturally, happily and widely as possible – before beginning to think about playing an instrument in a more formal way. I hold a diploma and MA in piano performance, and a postgraduate certificate in teaching. I have an up-to-date CRB check.
Cost: £6 per class. Classes are 30 minutes long, with a maximum of 3 children per class. Tea and coffee is provided for parents, and toys for siblings! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about the classes.
Hours of operation
Wednesday4:00AM - 5:30PMThursday4:00AM - 4:30PMSaturday9:30AM - 11:59PMMon, Tue, Fri, SunClosed
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6 recommendations and reviews from 2 people
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Referral from
November 3, 2015
Gena G. asked:Hi. I'm looking for music/singing lesson for 5 y old around BS2 or centre Bristol (not drive so bus route/walk would be ideal and just moved to Bristol still don't know many places ). If any suggestion would be appreciated, thank youLucy S. replied:https://m.facebook.com/blackbirdEYM/ is great but may be a waiting list.
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Referral from
August 15, 2016
Rupert W. asked:Any singing teachers in the area with good piano skills? thanksHelen R. replied:Depending on what age, I run music foundation classes...? www.blackbirdeym.com
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Referral from
January 14, 2016
Ella M. asked:I am looking for a music teacher to come to my house and teach my 5year old daughter to read music and play piano. Any recommendations? Or pm me if you are interested.Helen R. replied:Or also i run www.Facebook.com/blackbirdeym which provides a basis for young children to go on to instrumental lessons. I should have space in April or Sept 😊
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Referral from
May 22, 2015
Jo D. asked:Does anyone know of any fun events to do this half term tyia?Helen R. replied:Family concert in Westbury-on-Trym on Thursday morning, www.blackbirdeym.com
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Referral from
April 7, 2015
Vicky G. asked:Any ideas of somewhere to go with a 5 yr old and a 16 month old this week. Open to any suggestions! Willing to drive for a hr to get somewhere!Helen R. replied:We have concerts on Thursday with Saxophone and piano which will be suitable for both ages, www.facebook.com/blackbirdeym
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Referral from
March 16, 2015
Sarah R. asked:Anyone doing piano lessons??Helen R. replied:Hi Sarah, yes,have a look at www.facebook.com/blackbirdeym or www.helenreid.net if you would like to know more 😊
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