ELM FARM MUSIC
MUSIC WORKSHOPS
For our one-day workshops, we create and build a special teaching / learning experience for intermediate to advanced players and performers. Most of our workshops are designed to improve the playing and performing skills of guitarist singers, but explore the details below to find the one that suits you best. Numbers are limited on each workshop to allow the best learning experience in an encouraging and supportive environment. All of our tutors are skilled musicians and teachers within their own field.
Daniel Salvatore Handpan Workshops for Beginners
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th of January 2027 from midday.
Hard-working and enormously skilled Handpan player and maker, Daniel Salvatore will be running two workshops over the weekend of the 9th and 10th of January 2027.
You may have seen Daniel in concert with Steve Knightley in the Spring of 2026, where Daniel's Handpan playing added a magical, mystical element to some of Steve's own songs along with a superb version of "Romeo and Juliet". Daniel and Steve also had a very successful Festival Season in Summer 2026, with perhaps a highlight at Shrewsbury Folk Festival in August where Daniel also ran two extended Handpan Workshops. If you were fortunate enough to go to that workshop for a hands-on taster of the magical, addictive beauty of the Handpan, here is your chance to spend 3 hours in a small group session with Daniel.
If you just want to "give it a try" or are thinking of buying one of Daniel's Handpans, then the workshops are perfect for you. If you already own one of Daniel's Handpans, then this is a chance to develop your skills. This is a great opportunity to learn from The Master himself.
There will be a maximum of six players in each workshop, so that Daniel can offer a bit of "one-to-one" time to everyone during the day as well as the main group teaching. The classes will be held at Elm Farm Music and will run from midday to 4.00pm, with three hours of teaching and breaks for refreshments and lunch, which are included in the price.
The cost of each Handpan workshop is £100.00 per person.
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Steve Knightley
Tenor Guitar Workshop
Saturday 23rd of January 2027
from 10.30am through to 4.30pm
Steve Knightley is coming to Elm Farm to run a Tenor Guitar Workshop!
Are you one of the many who have marvelled at the sound that Steve Knightley produced from his Tenor Guitar in his solo concerts, with Show Of Hands and now the Winter Yards Band? So much so, that you actually bought one with the intention of playing some of Steve's Classic Songs?
Steve uses a unique tuning for his Tenor Guitar - CGDG rather than the "Standard" CGDA or "Irish" GDAE. The workshop will explore the secrets and benefits that Steve's tuning offers and will help you to move towards that magical big sound that Steve creates.
Don't miss out on this one-time chance to learn from Steve and go away with some of his songs to play for yourself.
The day will start at 10.00am with tea/coffee and biscuits, to give you a chance to set up and tune up for the session starting at 10.30am. The workshop will end at 4.30pm with breaks for lunch and refreshments, which are included in the workshop price.
The cost of the workshop is £185.00.
Cajon Masterclasses with Robbie K. Jones
Saturday 15th of May 2027 and
Sunday 16th of May 2027 from 11.00am
Do you remember when you saw the cajon being played on stage, thought "I'd love to do that" and you bought one? Did your cajon end up as a coffee table or did you persevere and now play it regularly? Maybe you play yours occasionally, or already use one as part of your stage performance? You might even be a percussionist ready extend your playing repertoire.
Well, whatever your level, here's your chance to extend your ability in a four-hour masterclass run by Cajon Maestro Robbie K. Jones of Track Dogs. Robbie will bring a couple of spare cajons in case you don't have one, but if you do, please bring yours along.
The masterclasses will be for a small number of players, so that Robbie can help everyone develop during the day. The classes will be held at Elm Farm Music and will run from 11.00am to 4.00pm, with breaks for refreshments and lunch, which are included in the price.
The cost of each Cajon workshop is £85.00 per person.
Saturday Workshop 15th May 2027
Sunday Workshop 16th May 2027
Acoustic Guitar Workshop with Brooks Williams
Saturday 16th of October 2027
from 10.30am through to 4.30pm
"There are very few who can play guitar as well as Brooks Williams, but even fewer who can teach the way he does !"
A much requested return for Brooks Williams for an ever-popular guitar workshop. The workshop is suitable for everyone from a relative novice to an advanced player. Brooks' ability to teach guitar techniques in a "mixed ability" group is second to none. While the ability to play the odd bar chord is an advantage, as long as you know basic "block chords", you are sure to benefit from taking part in this workshop.
During the day, Brooks will introduce techniques, tip and tricks to improve your overall playing, but be warned, he will encourage you to practice your new skills after the event!
The workshop will start at 10.30am and will run through to 4.30pm, with a break for lunch, as well as the usual tea/coffee breaks. Lunch and refreshments are included within the price of the workshop.
In the evening, Brooks will be in Concert to show you just what you can aspire to!
The cost of the workshop is £95.00 per person.