posted by Louise Kirby, YMI coordinator and Creative Learning Facilitator

On Tuesday 8th December Primary 6 & 7 pupils from Warddykes Primary took part in a showcase to parents of what they have been learning at the After School Bass Guitar lessons with Mirek Hodun.

Music is taught through listening and practicing rather than through books. As well as learning the bass guitar pupil are on social skills such as working together, listening to each other and peer to peer sharing.

Pupils playing bass guitar to some of these songs –

Sunshine of your love by Cream
Crazy Frog tune
Indians Jones theme tune
Next to me by Emeli Sande
Up town Funk by Mark Ronson
Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton
Jump by Eddie Van Halen

Musicians include – Hannah, Ruby, Declan, Eathan, Blake, Kyle, Abbie, Cameron, Kieran, Tony, Alivia, Victoriella, Lee, Emily and supported by Mirek.

Parent feedback ‘Excellent very impressed with what you have all achieved in such a short time’

Pupil feedback after playing ‘Felt happy as I don’t have a guitar at home and my family got to see me play’

Warddykes After School Bass Guitar is Funded by YMI