Sorry to have posted twice - I couldn't for the life of me find the previous one, so was sure it hadn't gone through!

Anyway, if you think you're coming do please let me know at gmatkin@gmail.com, and also if you're a music reader so I know how many copies of the dots I'll need.

I thought I should just add a few words about why we're doing this. In a way it follows on from a couple of workshops I did at Towersey last year, one for concertinists about working lift and life into a tune, and one for guitarists about accompanying dance music - some Mudcatters who were there might remember them. The other reason we're setting these up is that I feel that many people may feel a little unsure about stepping into a lively session, because the music is all so fast and they might feel bad if they play a wrong note.

These classes won't be like that. We'll be tucked away in a quiet room and bad notes are definitely allowed - though I imagine we all hope they'll come out the way you meant the next time around!

Why am I doing this now? It's partly because playing this music is great fun and a wonderful social activity, and that I think there should be more of it everywhere, including around mid and west Kent. I've played it since I was a teenager, so I should know!

But it's also partly because after decades of playing fiddle, concertina, mandolin and guitar (with the dance band Florida) I have recently finally come to grips with the melodeon. So hopefully I can now understand whatever problems people may have in playing, and will be able to be really helpful!

Gavin