Photograph: Hypnotique recently led a theremin workshop at the 'Arts for All' children's charity in Hackney, London. This involved 50 children aged 2 - 12, getting them to play the theremin and explaining how it works.

What could be more inspiring to the young or old than a chance to try your hand at the only instrument in the world that you can play in thin air? Theremin workshops are ideal educational projects, identifying two key groups: Children (aged 5 - 14)- the theremin is a great way to create 'instant music' for children, regardless of whether they can play another instrument. They are fascinated by how it works, the fun sound and historic/scientific examples can be worked into the workshop to get children thinking about sensor technologies and how they were invented. People with disabilities - the theremin can be played with any part of the body - the head, the feet, the arm- any object interacting within the field. It is also weightless as no object needs to be lifted or struck. This makes it an idea instrument for music therapy with people with physical disabilities who are prevented from playing a conventional instrument. I have given numerous theremin demonstrations to the intrigued and sceptical and specialising in 'show and try' demonstrations which are suitable for pre-concert or informal exhibitions.

Tuition

Miss S O'Neill BMus (hons) is available to teach one-to-one music tuition in the following subjects:

Clarinet (beginner/advanced)
Alto saxophone (beginner/intermediate)
Keyboards (composition & keyboard skills)
GCSE and 'A' Level music support
ABRSM theory (to grade 5)
and theremin (all ages and standards - no experience necessary!)

Her teaching location is in Sneinton, Nottingham. She has 12 years experience in private music tuition. Preferential rates offered for college students.

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