Jackdaws weekend courses run throughout the year for Voice, Piano, Strings and Woodwind, including a number of Ensemble courses.

Our Course Leaders are talented and experienced musicians who offer a wide variety of focussed courses. ‘Inspiration, Access and Inclusion’ are at the heart of our organisation and we aim to promote a supportive and nurturing environment.

A typical weekend runs from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, with lunch, supper and refreshments included, all provided at Jackdaws by our dedicated Cooks.  Accommodation can be arranged for those travelling from further afield, including rooms with local Hosts. Our weekend schedule includes time to relax and reflect during the course, to leave you refreshed and ready for each day.

With a broad range of exciting courses in our 2022-2023 programme, we’re confident that there’s a weekend for you! Read on for details of all this season’s courses.

Oboes by Javi Sanchez de la Vina

Jackdaws is working hard to keep you safe. Please read our Covid-Secure page before booking.

Singing in French with Robin Bowman

September 13, 2024 6:30 pm

The City Musick with William Lyons and Richard Thomas

September 6, 2024 6:30 pm

Stylish Baroque with Theresa Caudle & Alastair Ross

August 30, 2024 6:30 pm

Opera Workshop with Mary Plazas & Robert Chevara

August 23, 2024 6:30 pm

Sing the Great Musicals with Sarah Leonard & Stephen Dickinson

August 16, 2024 6:30 pm

Strings and Things with Sophie Rivlin

August 9, 2024 6:30 pm

Foundation Stage Piano Summer School

July 29, 2024 6:30 pm

Advanced Piano Summer School with Mark Tanner

July 25, 2024 6:30 pm

Intermediate Piano Summer School with Mark Tanner

July 22, 2024 6:30 pm

Chamber Music Weekend

July 12, 2024 6:30 pm

The Singer as Artist with Alison Wells

July 5, 2024 6:30 pm

The Embodied Pianist with Elena Riu

June 28, 2024 6:30 pm

Art Songs from the African Diaspora: Art Songs by African and Mixed-Heritage Composers

June 21, 2024 6:30 pm

Discover Your Voice with Penny Jenkins

June 14, 2024 6:30 pm

Bassoon Weekend: From Reed to Recital with Robert Codd

June 7, 2024 6:30 pm

The Complete Pianist with Margaret Fingerhut

May 31, 2024 6:30 pm

Preparing for your Diploma / Grade 8 Exam with Stephen Savage

May 24, 2024 6:30 pm

A Song by Any Other Name with Richard Jackson

May 17, 2024 6:30 pm

Violin Course with Madeleine Mitchell

May 10, 2024 6:30 pm

Performance vs Technique: The Clash of the Titans with Emma Bell

May 3, 2024 6:30 pm

Klezmer Weekend with Suzi Evans and Flora Curzon

April 26, 2024 6:30 pm

Viol Consorts with members of Fretwork

April 19, 2024 6:30 pm

Let's get Classical with Julian Jacobson

April 12, 2024 6:30 pm

Oboe Weekend with Jean Marsden & Ruth Watson

April 5, 2024 6:30 pm

Interpreting Song with Amanda Roocroft

March 22, 2024 6:30 pm

English Song with Sarah Leonard & Stephen Varcoe

March 8, 2024 6:30 pm

Clarinets with David Campbell

March 1, 2024 6:30 pm

The Confident Pianist with Timothy Barratt

February 23, 2024 6:30 pm

Breathing Life into Text with Owain Browne

February 16, 2024 6:30 pm

The City Musick with William Lyons and Richard Thomas

February 9, 2024 6:30 pm

The Pianist's Technical Toolbox with Alisdair Hogarth

February 2, 2024 6:30 pm

Pianissimo to Fortissimo with Evelyn Tubb and Michael Fields

January 25, 2024 6:30 pm

Guitar Ensemble with Eden Stell Guitar Duo

January 18, 2024 6:30 pm

From Healthy Technique to Natural Artistry with Penelope Roskell

January 12, 2024 6:30 pm

Romantic Piano Music with James Lisney

January 5, 2024 6:30 pm

Christmas Concert

December 8, 2023 3:00 pm

Singing Handel with Jonathan Peter Kenny

December 1, 2023 6:30 pm

Release the Pianist Within with Stephen Marquiss

November 24, 2023 6:30 pm

Audition Preparation with Audrey Hyland & Saffron van Zwanenberg

November 3, 2023 6:30 pm

Singing with Style and Confidence with Adrian Thompson

October 27, 2023 6:30 pm

Recorder Weekend with Anna Stegmann

October 20, 2023 6:30 pm

Multiple Pianists, Multiple Hands and Multiple Pianos – An Extravagant Piano Extravaganza

October 6, 2023 6:30 pm

The Three 'R's of Singing with Richard Jackson & Russell Smythe

September 29, 2023 6:30 pm

Freedom in Piano Playing with Charlotte Tomlinson

September 22, 2023 6:30 pm

Singing in French with Robin Bowman

September 15, 2023 6:30 pm

The City Musick with William Lyons and Richard Thomas

September 8, 2023 6:30 pm

Jack's Music Club - Autumn 2023

September 8, 2023 4:30 pm

Stylish Baroque with Theresa Caudle & Alastair Ross

September 1, 2023 6:30 pm

Opera Workshop with Mary Plazas & Jo Ramadam

August 25, 2023 6:30 pm

Sing the Great Musicals with Sarah Leonard & Stephen Dickinson

August 18, 2023 6:30 pm

Strings and Things with Sophie Rivlin

August 11, 2023 6:30 pm

Singing Pick and Mix with Mary Nelson & Andrew Smith

August 4, 2023 6:30 pm

Advanced Piano Summer School with Mark Tanner

July 27, 2023 6:30 pm

Intermediate Piano Summer School with Mark Tanner

July 24, 2023 6:30 pm

30th Birthday Party Concert

July 23, 2023 2:00 pm

Chamber Music Weekend

July 14, 2023 6:30 pm

The Singer as Artist with Alison Wells

July 7, 2023 6:30 pm

The Embodied Pianist with Elena Riu

June 30, 2023 6:30 pm

Interpretation & Presentation on Stage with Isobel Buchanan

June 23, 2023 6:30 pm

Discover Your Voice with Penny Jenkins

June 16, 2023 6:30 pm