Past Students

Adam Waldmann www.adamwaldmann.com "I am eternally grateful to Rob Hall and his fantastic courses for the head-start they afforded me on the road to becoming a professional jazz musician. By the time I arrived at music college I had already covered a lot of things taught there with Rob, during private tuition and on the courses. This meant that I was in a healthy position to engage with new ideas and move my playing along.

The fun, positive but challenging and informative nature of these courses make them amongst the very the few that I would be happy to recommend to any budding Jazz musician."

2009

"Rob Hall is a top-class player with a serious commitment to teaching. We prepared an astonishing variety of material in only two days, and went out on a high with a performance at the Biggar Little Festival."
Allan Grimley – piano (Associate Lecturer, Open University)

"a considerate, non-threatening style of facilitating a group which helps people to play in a more relaxed way"
Les Goldman – tenor sax (Bradford)

"These courses are an invaluable step in the jazz ladder of musical experience"
John Tonna – piano (Malta)

"The course material was spot on…a great experience"
Bob Inglis – trumpet (Yorkshire)

"Very stimulating and encouraging …. I’ll be back!"
Patrick Byrne – harmonica (London)

"Providing a great opportunity for students and teachers to acquire core skills relevant to ABRSM Jazz Exams"
Richard Crozier (Director of Professional Development, ABRSM)

Past Courses

"Best course I’ve been on - relaxed, clear and a good atmosphere."
Tamsin Haggis - violin & Lecturer in Lifelong Learning, Stirling University

"‘Delivered more thoughtfully than many of the established musical institutions."
Phillip Ragsdell - jazz drummer & educator

"Our tutor Rob Hall was inspiring, encouraging and worked hard to help the group improve their skill."
Wendy Wilkinson - alto sax

"A very worthwhile experience and excellent value."
John Hubbard - tenor sax

"A great balance of practical, theoretical and experimental elements of jazz - Loved it!"
Hamish Napier - piano & music educator

"The whole experience was very motivating."
Janice Winder - piano (Glasgow)

"The best week I've ever had - totally supportive and educational."
Mary May - vocalist

"I felt we had leaders who aren't just good teachers but are also
recognised performers."
Kevin Hayes - saxophonist

"A friendly and informal approach which brings out the best in everyone."
Alan Falconer - guitarist

“I would definitely recommend the course to others”
Andy Spiers – drums

“ I’d like to thank you for helping to make such a great week. I had a fantastic time, one of the best weeks of my life”
Joel Milner – guitar

“I really enjoyed it – it was just what I wanted”
Hazel Todd – tenor sax

"I have never experienced playing in front of a packed venue with the crowd shouting for more"
Alyson Rodgers – alto sax

"I had a great time. It gave me lots of experience of playing with others both in the studio and live"
Rene Dela Varre - guitar

“ The explanation of topics covered was excellent”
Cameron Scott – bass guitar

“ I thought the course was brilliant and want to do it again”
Oliver Fleck – clarinet

“ A great weekend, what life's all about!” Steve Ireland – guitar