Music Lessons in Bishops Stortford
Events
GUITAR MASTERCLASS WITH MICHAEL BLACKMAN
Guitar Masterclass
MONDAY 17TH AUGUST TO FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST 2026
Join us for week long Guitar 'Masterclass' workshops at DeRosa Music Bishops Stortford. Lead by our experienced tutor Michael Blackman, these sessions are designed specifically to help you brush up on your all round guitar knowledge and technique.
Whatever genre it is you play or are interested in, these workshops have you covered asa they focus on daily techniques, performance coaching, music theory and the opportunity to play/jam together with your workshop peers.
Open to all ages - children aged 7+, teenagers and adults
(Please note these sessions are not suitable for absolute beginners with no experience playing guitar. Students will need to be confident reading tab and playing chords)
Modules include
- Guitar Care and Equipment Management
- Guitar Soloing Technique and Using Scales effectively
- Picking Techniques
- Guitar Effects Pedals and Boards
- How to restring your Guitar
Work shops will be organised into groups by age between the hours of 10am to 5pm every weekday
Beginners (Age 6 to 12 years) - 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday
Intermediate - (Age 13+) - 2pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Adult Classes (18+) - Please register your interested for adult classes with us by emailing us on sales@derosamusic.co.uk or calling us on 01279 465155. We are currently generating interest for these classes, once we have enough students we can then run evening classes for adults.
Register your interest now either online or via the booking link. If you would like more information or to be added to the waitlist, please email us at sales@derosamusic.co.uk or call us on 01279 465155.
BOOKING PRICE OF £150 FOR THE WEEK
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ULTIMATE SUMMER POP CHOIR WITH KELSEY CROWLEY
Ultimate Summer Pop Choir
MONDAY 3RD AUGUST TO FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST 2026
A week long singing workshop lead by our beloved singing teacher Kelsey Crowley, group together with your peers to work on your vocal techniques and put on a performance of some your favourite pop songs.
With music from artists such as Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone and Taylor Swift, you can expect a week filled with fun singing your heart out to your favourite artists.
The group will focus on different daily techniques such as vocal warm ups/cool downs, harmonising, performance coaching (and maybe even a chance to choreograph some basic pop group routines!).
Students are encouraged to bring their own ideas of songs they would like to perform to the first session so they can all work as a group to decide their final repetoire.
After they have decided the songs they would like to perform, students will then spend the week putting this performance together with their teacher. They will be given professional instruction on singing techniques such as breath control, vocal warm ups and cool downs alongside learning new singing skills such as harmonising and understanding vocal register. Students will also create basic choreography to go with their songs to emphasise 'Pop Group' element of the choir. If students wish to create their own more complex choreography also they will be very welcome. Students will then present what they have created in the week at the final performance on the Friday.
The final performance will take place on Friday 7th August at The Water Lane United reform church (opposite the shop/school) at 1pm/1:30pm
Work shops will be organised into groups by age between the hours of 10am to 5pm each day
Children (Age 6 to 12 years) - 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday
Teens (Age 13+) - 2pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Register your interest now either online or via the booking link. If you would like more information or to be added to the waitlist, please email us at sales@derosamusic.co.uk or call us on 01279 465155.
BOOKING PRICE OF £150 FOR THE WEEK
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Events
DEROSA DRUM 'CRASH COURSE' WITH DALE GUYTON
DRUM 'CRASH COURSE'
MONDAY 17TH AUGUST TO WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST 2026
OR
MONDAY 24TH AUGUST TO WEDNESDAY 26TH AUGUST 2026
Drum tutor Dale Guyton will be running a 3 day 'Crash Course' for drummers for all of abilities.
There will be a beginner group aimed at those who have never played drums before and an intermediate group for those looking to brush up on their techniques or work towards their exams.
Whatever level of playing you are working towards, these classes will have you covered!
Modules Include
Group 1 - Beginner
- Rhythm and timing
- Basic rudiments and learning songs
- Reading drum music
- Basic fills
- Phasing
Group 2 - Intermediate
- Timing and feel
- Intermediate Rudiments
- Learning songs
- Sight reading
- Intermediate fills
- Phasing
- Creating your own drum fills and writing original parts
Work shops will be organised into groups by ability/age group between the hours of 10am to 5pm each day
Beginner - 10am to 1pm, Monday to Wednesday
Intermediate - 2pm to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday
Choose your week (Monday 17th August OR Monday 24th August) and group of your ability level via the booking link to get playing!
BOOKING PRICE OF £99 FOR 3 DAYS
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NEW FOR 2026 - INDUSTRY AND AUDITION TECHNIQUE WITH EXPERT ELYSSA DEAN
Industry and Audition Technique with Elyssa Dean
MONDAY 10TH AUGUST TO TUESDAY 11TH AUGUST 2026
OR
MONDAY 17TH AUGUST TO TUESDAY 18TH AUGUST 2026
NEW FOR 2026 (Exclusively at DeRosa Music Bishops Stortford)
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL ELYSSA DEAN WILL BE RUNNING A TWO DAY WORKSHOP using her extensive industry knowledge to help the next generation of upcoming singers prepare for a future in the Music Industry.
Designed for aspiring singers and performers, this inspiring workshop gives students the opportunity to learn directly from highly experienced artist and Derosa Singing Tutor Elyssa Dean, whose career spans musical theatre, live touring, international performance, and cruise entertainment.
Elyssa began performing at just 8 years old after discovering her passion for singing when cast as the lead in a school play. She went on to study at the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School, performing at iconic venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, and the Dominion Theatre. Her professional training continued at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, where she completed her BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre.
She has since performed extensively across the UK and Europe and is currently the Lead Female Vocalist for the “Get Down On It” UK theatre tour. Elyssa has also performed aboard P&O Cruises’ flagship ships Britannia, Iona, and Arvia, and was selected to perform in the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Summer Paralympics.
This masterclass focuses specifically on the audition process—giving students a real insider’s guide to what casting professionals are looking for and how to approach auditions with confidence and professionalism.
Topics covered will include:
• Audition Preparation – What to bring, how to prepare your repertoire, and how to prepare yourself mentally and physically
• Arriving – Completing forms correctly, checking in confidently, and understanding how to work with audition runners and staff
• First Impressions – How to make a strong and professional entrance into the audition room
• The Audition Itself – Essential do’s and don’ts, performance etiquette, and how to handle nerves under pressure
• Recalls – What recalls are, why they happen, and how best to prepare for them
• Final Decisions – Understanding how casting decisions are made and what happens after the audition
The workshop will end with a 'mock audition' in front of the rest of your peers in the group, giving you the opportunity to try out some of the audition techniques you have learnt and receive valuable feedback from Elyssa.
For this reason, all attendees must bring a song with them to perform and prepare for the mock audition.
This is a fantastic opportunity for performers who are serious about taking their next steps in the industry, whether preparing for drama school auditions, professional castings, cruise contracts, or live performance work.
Spaces are limited, so early booking is strongly recommended.
PRICE OF £135 FOR TWO DAYS
(Please be aware
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NEW FOR 2026 - MUSIC PRODUCTION WORKSHOP WITH ANDY MURRAY
MUSIC PRODUCTION WORKSHOP WITH ANDY MURRAY
NEW FOR SUMMER 2026 AND EXCLUSIVELY AT DEROSA MUSIC BISHOPS STORTFORD
Create, Record & Produce Your Own Track in Just 2 Hours with Music Industry Professional Andy Murray
DJ, Songwriter, Producer and Industry Professional Andy Murray (aka 'Popscar' of Popscar Productions) will be offering an exciting, two hour 'hands-on' workshop focusing on all elements of Music Production. Get to experience exactly how modern music is written, recorded and produced directly from an experienced professional, using specialist studio equipment and real techniques. Whether you love pop, rap, indie, dance, R&B, rock, singer-songwriter music or electronic production, this workshop is designed to be creative, collaborative, flexible and fun. Participants will work together to create an original piece of music from scratch during the session. This will include writing your own original lyrics/melodies and recording vocals, creating beats/instruments using professional production software and exploring song structure. At the end of the session, every student will receive a copy of the track they have created that they are free to use of their own accord - this could be especially useful for those looking to go into production as students can use this recording as a part of their portfolio.
Students will also gain insight into the wider music industry as a whole through tips, tricks and advice provided by Andy.
Andy Murray's credits in the industry include:
- 4 UK Top 5 singles that were written and produced by Andy
- Co-written and produced “DON’T PLAY” by Anne-Marie & KSI, which reached No.2 in the UK charts, remained in the UK Top 10 for over 3 months and was nominated for Song of the Year at the BRIT Awards 2021
- 4 German Top 10 singles, Including the No.1 hit “Shame” by Monrose And “Simple Man” by Andreas Kümmert, the winning song from The Voice Germany
- His production and songwriting credits include work with artists such as Mary J. Blige, Craig David, Anne-Marie, KSI, Aitch, Nicole Scherzinger, Girls Aloud, Olivia Newton-John, Birdy, Mimi Webb, Tiësto and Ella Eyre (work with these artists combined has amounted to over 500 million streams worldwide)
- Also worked in TV and Media Music Production, With more than 600 production music tracks currently in circulation, music created by the workshop leader has been featured across major television productions including Match of the Day, The Apprentice, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Love Island and Formula 1: Drive to Survive
- Alongside studio work, Andy has performed in over 1,000 live concerts with Elkie Brooks, including performances at the iconic London Palladium with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Other additional highlights include:Recording an album with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at AIR Lyndhurst StudiosLive performances on BBC Radio 2 including The Terry Wogan Show and The Michael Ball ShowTV appearances on The One Show and This Morning
Andy will also answer any questions students have about the music industry and provide any sound advice they may need. He can advise on all topics such as Songwriting and record production, Live performance and touring and how to build a career in the music industry as it is structured today.
This workshop is perfect for:
- Young musicians and singers
- Aspiring producers and songwriters
- Students interested in music technology
- Beginners wanting to explore music production
- Experienced young musicians looking for industry insight
No previous production experience is necessary — just enthusiasm, creativity and a love of music.
DATES: Your choice of any Saturday throughout August 2026
Saturday 1st August
Saturday 8th August
Saturday 15th August
Saturday 22nd August
Saturday 29th August
TIMINGS: 11am to 1pm on your chosen date
Think you may be interested? Call us on 01279 465155 or email us on sales@derosamusic.co.uk now for more information
PRICE OF £50 FOR A TWO HOUR SESSION
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