AETHERPHON, global theremin family

Hi David,
I give theremin lessons in England using a combination of Rockmore and
Kavina techniques, though I would say demand is not high over here!  I used
to teach it as one of 5 theory/practical subjects I taught when I had a
music studio in London.  I got a fair amount of enquiries, but once people
found out that: a) they'd have to travel to my studio to do it and b) they'd
have to pay for it - the demand waned somewhat - such is the fickle way of
wannabe thereminists!  The most take up was for people thinking of buying a
theremin but wanting some guidance first, or the 'I've bought a theremin now
what the hell do I do with it' people - and I didn't meet anyone that wanted
to develop their playing of the instrument as a serious proposition.   Now
I've move out of London, the apathy of taking up on a lessons is even
higher!
I believe Michael Alexander and Marc Naylor in Kent (near London) are also
equiped to teach and we're all three classically trained musicians.
Child wonder Carolina Eyck has been teaching students in Germany the
classical technique.
Masami Takeuchi told me he has taught 400 students in Japan - this is a
record!!  In Japan, the really value the instrument and his teaching.

I travelled to Hamburg for lessons with Lydia Kavina, then later had lessons
in London.  It was definitely worthwhile doing, and a few lessons went a
long way in consolidating and developing the techniques learned from videos
and books.

I would say generally it is worth holding out as it's likely a player you
like will be in your vicinity or you in theirs sometime (more likely at a
theremin festival!) so it may not be necessary to haul yourself from USA to
Moscow or Japan to do it.  I'm hoping to make Electro Music festival next
year, for example.

(Hypnotique)
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