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FREE Flute workshop with renowned international flautist Elizabeth Walker - Sunday 13th October 2-4pm - limited spaces so sign up quick!
Posted on 24th Sep 2019
FLUTE PLAYERS!
We’re very excited to offer a FREE to attend workshop with the sublime British flautist Liz Walker. Suitable for players around Grade 5 standard upwards.
Very limited spaces so book your space now!
Sunday 13th October 2.00-4.30 at Curly Music School, Renshaw Street, Liverpool city centre.
This will be an extremely useful workshop to gain some hands on technique, theory and experience from a renowned international artist and educator with many published books.
To book your FREE place email: info@curlywoodwind.co.uk or phone 01517079468
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