Home Bloghttp://www.riffsuk.co.ukFri, 10 Sep 2010 03:08:59 GMTRMA On Line Book Shophttp://www.mailmymusic.com/index.php?store=riff02Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:17:32 GMTSteve Dempsey Please go to our links page and click on Riffs Music Academy Book Shop were you can shop on line direct.

 

]]>http://www.mailmymusic.com/index.php?store=riff02Winter 2008 Exam Resultshttp://www.riffsuk.co.uk/winter-2008-exam-resultsTue, 20 Oct 2009 16:56:19 GMTSteve DempseyCongratulations to all who sat exams during the winter 08 sessions, we are very pleased to announce that ALL candidates who sat Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals & Keyboards PASSED !!

Thats right folks 100% pass rate across 3 examination boards a 'truly excellent' achievement. In excess of 90% of candidates graded at distinction level, the highest mark 98% was achieved by Guitarist Charles Gregory.

Thanks must go to all the Riffs tutors, examiners and of course our administration team at Riffs for making the winter sessions happen. Here's looking forward to the Spring 09 exams of which the entrance deadline is 31st January, make sure you get the relevant entrance form for your exam entered by this date.

Well done again to Charles and  ALL the students who sat this time once again you've all proved that Riffs students are the best in the country.    

]]>http://www.riffsuk.co.uk/winter-2008-exam-resultsFREE Car Stickershttp://www.riffsuk.co.uk/free-car-stickersSun, 22 Nov 2009 10:56:22 GMTSteve Dempsey

FREE Riffs Car Stickers

If you would like a FREE car sticker simply email us with your address requesting a sticker and we will post one out to you or you can pick one up at Riffs Reception.

]]>http://www.riffsuk.co.uk/free-car-stickersSix Lessons for ONLY £54! As advertised on Rock Radio 106.1 fmhttp://www.riffsuk.co.uk/riffs-music-academy---gift-vouchersTue, 20 Oct 2009 11:55:11 GMTSteve DempseyRiffs Music Academy presents the ultimate starter pack or gift idea, each voucher entitles the holder to SIX one to one half hour lessons including your introduction, studying either Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocal's or Piano/Keyboards and for the crazy price of just £54.  To book in for your FREE intro lesson or check availability.

Contact Donna, Andrea or Sam at the studio on 0800 068 5367 for more details. Conditions apply.  Please leave a message if you don't get through straight away and we will return your call as soon as it is recieved.

 

SIX lessons for ONLY £54!

   

 

]]>http://www.riffsuk.co.uk/riffs-music-academy---gift-vouchersRiffs TShirts Available NOW!http://www.riffsuk.co.uk/available-now---lucky-plucker-tshirtsSun, 22 Nov 2009 10:19:39 GMTSteve Dempsey
 

 

Contact the studio to order a Tshirt in time for Christmas

 

CHILD SIZES: (7-8yrs) (9-11yrs) (12-13yrs) 

 

 

]]>http://www.riffsuk.co.uk/available-now---lucky-plucker-tshirtsTaylor Giacoma New Vocal/Piano Tutor is now taking bookingshttp://taylorgiacoma.com/about_taylor.htmlSat, 31 Oct 2009 18:50:05 GMTSteve Dempsey 

]]>http://taylorgiacoma.com/about_taylor.htmlFREE LESSON - No Strings Attachedhttp://www.riffsuk.co.uk/free-lesson-no-strings-attachedWed, 02 Sep 2009 08:03:00 GMTSteve Dempsey 

 

Riffs Music Academy were the first to offer a FREE 1st lesson and it's an offer that oddly enough appeals to the general public.
The free lesson gives you the chance to visit the studios, have a look around and meet with our friendly staff. You won't find a more relaxed and funky atmosphere in which to learn. (we couldn't fit any more fish tanks in if we tried).

When you've made a decision to book lessons then ring 0800 068 5367 and speak to our wonderful reception team

]]>http://www.riffsuk.co.uk/free-lesson-no-strings-attachedRGT 'Guitar School Of The Year' 2007-08http://www.riffsuk.co.uk/rgt-award-best-guitar-school-2007---2008Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:33:43 GMTSteve Dempsey

 

We are very pleased and proud to announce that for the second year running we have maintained our high level of examination results and have again been voted UK GUITAR SCHOOL OF THE YEAR 2008. We even got a nice shiny cup which was a nice improvement on the previous years shield. Huge congratulations to all students who sat exams during 2008 and of course it goes without saying what a superb job all the tutors at Riffs do, top stuff fella's keep it up. 

Riffs hit the right note (Printed In the M.E.N 29/9/07)

A GUITAR school in Stockport has been named the best in the country. 'Riffs Music Academy' at Otterspool, Romiley, is the Registry of Guitar Tutors' guitar school of the year. The award was based on the number of candidates passing the RGT exams, which are endorsed by Sir Paul McCartney, Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood and former Shadow Hank Marvin.

Riffs founder Steve Dempsey said: "Receiving the award is just awesome. It is a credit to all the hard work put in by the tutors and students - and proves they're the best. The current popularity of the guitar is known in the trade as a `tidal wave' and it all started with Noel and Liam Gallagher."

Tony Skinner, examinations director for the RGT, said: "The school has been very successful in helping young people progress over the years." Steve set up what was first known as Riffs Guitar School in 2000, with one studio in a commercial unit and a handful of students. The school now has 10 tutors and nearly 300 students in a purpose-built studio space, teaching electric and acoustic guitar, bass, drums or vocals, and students range in age from six to sixty.
]]>http://www.riffsuk.co.uk/rgt-award-best-guitar-school-2007---2008Vocal Lessonshttp://www.riffsuk.co.uk/vocal-tuitionThu, 03 Sep 2009 10:59:36 GMTSteve DempseyRiffs Music Academy are proud to offer one to one vocal tuition.  Please contact us for more details on availability ]]>http://www.riffsuk.co.uk/vocal-tuitionRiffs & Rock Radio 106.1FM are Rocking Manchesterhttp://www.riffsuk.co.uk/riffs--rock-radio-1061fm-are-rocking-manchesterWed, 14 Oct 2009 12:13:58 GMTSteve DempseyHow good is Rock Radio 106.1 FM, if you haven't heard it yet your missing out BIG time.

Anyway the reason for the news item is that we 'the mighty Riffs Music Academy' have a mega new advert on Rock Radio and i need you to listen to it and give us your feedback, it's your school people and i know you love it as much as i do so i hope you like the way it's being advertised on Manchester's first and only classic rock station.

Lets rock the city to it's foundations!

Steve

]]>http://www.riffsuk.co.uk/riffs--rock-radio-1061fm-are-rocking-manchesterRiffs Reception Team.http://www.riffsuk.co.uk/new-reception-staff-Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:53:20 GMTDebbie Harrison

Riffs Admin & Reception Team.

When ringing Riffs your first point of contact will be with one of our reception team.The team is made up of Debbie, Donna, Andrea & Holly all of whom will be more than happy to help with your general enquiries and can book all new students in for their first free intro lesson.  The reception/administration staff headed by Miss Debbie Harrison and Mrs Donna Walker who work very hard to make sure all enquiries are dealt with quickly and as efficiently as possible, however during busy periods it may not be possible to answer your call if this is the case please leave a message on the answer machine and your call will be returned a.s.a.p.

]]>http://www.riffsuk.co.uk/new-reception-staff-Exam Dayshttp://www.riffsuk.co.uk/exam-days1Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:59:44 GMTSteve DempseyWe would like to point out the fact that exam days at Riffs Music Academy are not the fear filled experiences of other centres. Be assured that your examiners are both professional and friendly people and not the stiff upperlipped ego maniacs that other boards seem to employ, when combined with the super funky punky atmosphere at the school Riffs Music Academy will make your exam day a piece of cake.

Parents please be reminded that the examinations that Riffs Music Academy offer are all QCA accredited and form a key structure in your child's education providing valuable qualifications particularly useful in colleges and university's around the world.

LCM exams for Guitar & Bass are held at Riffs three times a year in Spring, Summer & Winter.

]]>http://www.riffsuk.co.uk/exam-days1Job Opportunities for New Tutorshttp://www.riffsuk.co.uk/job-opportunities-for-new-tutorsWed, 28 Jul 2010 21:55:46 GMTSteve DempseyIf you are interested in becoming a tutor at Riffs and have what it takes to teach students young and old from beginners to advanced then please send us your CV. You can forward your CV to info@riffsuk.co.uk

We are always looking out for new tutors to join our successful team.]]>http://www.riffsuk.co.uk/job-opportunities-for-new-tutorsMusic Exchangehttp://www.riffsuk.co.uk/music-exchangeThu, 03 Jan 2008 11:58:51 GMTSteve DempseyWe now have a wide range of books and DVD's supplied by Music Exchange. As i'm sure many of you have spent many a saturday afternoon browsing through the the album books and cd backing tracks at your local music shop or waiting for the shop to order your next grade book and then having to go and pick it up well.....theres no need anymore as the Music Exchange who are one of the country's biggest music distributors are suppling Riffs Music Academy and have installed a very comprehensive display of Guitar Bass Drums & Vocal related books and DVD'S ALL on sale at Riffs. There is also a full on line catalougue covering all instruments and music related topics availiable at Riffs from which we can order and have delivered to Riffs. This service and the stock held at Riffs is NOT exclusively for students of the academy it's open for all.]]>http://www.riffsuk.co.uk/music-exchange