The Appledore Music Festival includes workshops presented by local musicians who are experts in their field.
Workshops for 2025 will take place in St Mary’s Hall on Friday 30 May. Watch this space or the festival’s Facebook Group for announcements.
There will be songwriting, drumming and singing workshops from Russ and Lara.
Russell Bave – Drumming Workshop @ St Mary’s Church Hall 30 May 3:30pm
Russell Bave is a popular local folk musician who plays frequently in and around Appledore, including running the weekly folk session at the Champ.
The drumming workshop will explore standard drumming rhythms and teach techniques for getting the most out of percussion. Playing as a group, enjoy drumming with others as you learn from Russell’s easy-going and effective teachings.
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Lara Conley – Songs in the Round Singing Workshop @ St Mary’s Church Hall 30 May 2pm
Lara Conley is a well-known local singer songwriter and guitarist who has recorded and played extensively both solo and with fellow musicians.
During the singing workshop, Lara will teach how to explore your voice in a friendly and welcoming environment. Have fun with harmony, short songs, rounds and improvisation. Learn some valuable warm up techniques and enjoy singing with others. No experience necessary, no music reading skills required. Just come along with your voice.
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