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Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2011
Folk & Traditional Music BA
About Alex C.
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Alex is a traditional singer, accordionist, Pianist and dance caller hailing from Somerset, England, now living in Greater Boston, MA, USA. He performs songs and tunes from around the United Kingdom and America with a great depth of knowledge of the tradition. Alex has made his mark on the folk scene with his rhythmic dance-able accordion style, strong voice and his fun and engaging stage presence.
Alex is also an experienced teacher and workshop leader. He has run group workshops for many schools and some of the top folk festivals and organizations including CDSS (Country Dance and Song Society of America), Sidmouth Folk Week, Towersey Festival, NEFFA (New England Folk Festival Association), Folk Arts Center of New England and Folk South West.
Alex is currently on the Board of Directors at the Folk Arts Center of New England and is Interim Music Director at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford, MA.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Wyman Street
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-3 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-1 PM
Wednesday
5 AM-3 PM
Thursday
5 AM-3 PM
Friday
5 AM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$60
60 minutes
$65
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Experience
Music Director
Oct, 2017 - PresentUnitarian Universalist Church of Medford
Music Director. Directing the Choir and providing music for services.
Board of Directors
Feb, 2017 - PresentFolk Arts Center of New England
Accordionist & Lead Singer
Mar, 2012 - PresentAlex & Nicola Beazley
Currently signed to UK record label, Haystack Records.
Pierrot Performer
Jan, 2011 - Jan, 2011BBC TV
Performing on BBC TV Prime Time show, Edwardian Farm. Providing accordion, vocals and dance based on old Edwardian entertainment
Singer
Nov, 2010 - PresentThe Teacups
Bass and Lead singer in a Capella folk group, The Teacups. Currently signed to UK record label, Haystack Records.
Community Musician
Sep, 2009 - Sep, 2010Folk South West
Community Musician running music and dance workshops in Schools, community centers, care homes and more.
Education
Folk & Traditional Music BA
Sep, 2010 - Jul, 2014Newcastle University
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Alex's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Wyman Street
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-3 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-1 PM
Wednesday
5 AM-3 PM
Thursday
5 AM-3 PM
Friday
5 AM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$60
60 minutes
$65
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