by Jill Warren | Oct 13, 2025
Abigail Smith started learning the violin at the age of 9, firstly with the Suzuki Method and after with a more traditional method. She attended South Notts Music School from the age of 9 to 19, providing a firm and invaluable foundation in Ensemble Playing and making...
by Jenny Babenko | Apr 28, 2023
Jenny Acons founded Wirksworth Music Centre in 1993 and has been an integral part of all its operations ever since. Jenny is the Music Centre Coordinator working closely with the Ensemble Directors and Trustees to keep Music Centre running smoothly and successfully....
by Jenny Babenko | Apr 28, 2023
Gabriel was Chair of Wirksworth Music Centre Trustees until the summer of 2024, having been a member of the committee in different roles for over 10 years. He joined the committee in order to support the organisation that his three children have all enjoyed being part...
by Jenny Babenko | Apr 28, 2023
I started having instrumental lessons myself from a young age and for many years my own Saturday mornings were spent attending a music centre in Nottinghamshire. Growing up I played in various orchestras and ensembles and for a long time I taught flute, piano and...
by dcadmin | Apr 19, 2023
I first heard about Music Centre many years ago when my girls learnt to play the recorder. I saw how children enjoy making music together and for those who progress to other instruments, how much confidence they gain from being part of larger ensembles/windbands. As...
