Peter Bassett wanted to find out whether his own personal experience of learning as an adult student of the organ was unique or, if not, whether other adult students struggled with the same sorts of challenges; and whether, in the light of research findings, some of the challenges could be addressed better, and how any […]

Where do we as ‘classical’ musicians stand, be we performers, teachers, examiners, promoters, listeners, or any combination of the above? Do we accept the status quo and acknowledge that we are just another niche interest in a crowded market place? Do we stand firm and hope that the integrity of our art will carry us […]