November Newsletter šš¶
- Talena Cuthbert
- Nov 7
- 2 min read
November is here already, and as the nights draw in and we settle into these darker evenings, please remember to bring a torchĀ to help you safely navigate the path when arriving or leaving lessons. If you wait in the car, cosy blankets and warm coats are definitely your friends now ā Winter is coming!
Holiday Dates & Closures
A few date reminders so you can plan ahead:
Saturday 29th NovemberĀ ā No lessons (we are away).
Last lessons before Christmas:Ā Tuesday 23rd December
Lessons resume:Ā Tuesday 6th January
These dates are also listed in your MyMusicStaff portal, where you can view lesson schedules, invoices, payments and resources at any time.
You can also check dates here:
Winter Shindig Update
Thank you to everyone who expressed interest this year.However, we didnāt receive enough participants to make the Winter Shindig financially and logistically viable. As a small, family-run studio, we must ensure events are able to run sustainably ā and this time, it simply wasnāt the right moment.
Instead, we will begin planning something special for the Summer, and we look forward to celebrating music together with you then. š¶šæ
Friendly Reminders
To help lessons run smoothly and support consistent progress:
Payment:Ā PayPal is no longer available without a 5% fee.
Please continue to pay via bank transferĀ (details at the bottom of your invoice).
Student Packs:Ā Please ensure students bring their lesson folders/student packsĀ each week.
This is where we organise sheet music, lyrics, tabs, notes and practice diariesĀ ā keeping everything together really supports learning.
Zoom Lessons:Ā If your lesson is online, please ensure Original Audio is Enabled.
Without this, your instrument gets filtered out and we canāt hear you properly.
Who We Are & What We Do
Music lessons are not just about playing notes ā they are about confidence, expression, self-belief, listening, resilience and joy.
Talena
Vocal Coach for professionals & developing young musicians Ā· Singer/Songwriter Ā· Music & Health Practitioner Ā· Song & Sound TherapistBA (Hons) Popular Music & Recording | MCMA | Over 20 yearsā experienceAdditional training in: Sound Therapy, Music Therapy approaches, Autism & Neurodiversity, and Children & Young Peopleās Mental Health.
Paul
Professional guitarist, songwriter & performerOver 25 years touring and recording with metal and progressive bands, plus 15 years teaching players from complete beginners to advanced musicians.Also a working guitar luthier, specialising in custom and performance-built guitars.
Together, we aim to make Layston Music not just a place to learn, but a place to grow.
Thank you, as always, for being such a supportive community and for the privilege of teaching your young musicians each week. It is a joy to watch their confidence and creativity flourish.
With warmest wishes,
Talena & Paul
Layston Music ā where learning is personal, creative and wholehearted.Ā š¶
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