FAQ
Frequently asked questions and other information
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Each full-board workshop includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and individual bedrooms (some are ensuite accommodations) with the chosen workshop course.
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Meals are served in a buffet style or carefully catered by experienced chefs. Our gourmet can range from a traditional roast dinner to Asian exquisite dishes, e.g. Vietnam summer rolls, Thai curry, Indian samosas to Japanese sushi or mid-eastern dishes to Russian goulash, fillet steak and fries etc.
Vegetarian alternatives and special diets are always available.
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For those who travel from abroad, the closest international airport to Northamptonshire is London Heathrow. Travel from London Heathrow airport to Northamptonshire is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car; alternatively, you can take the underground tube from the subway station at London Heathrow to London Euston Station, the take the train directly from London Euston to Northampton train station.
For those who travel via Euro-star, from London St. Pancras through train service can easily reach Wellingborough train station (Northamptonshire).
Our private pick-up service is available to those who wish to reach the residential course venue from both Northampton train station and Wellingborough train station.
The fee for this private pick up service from these two train stations will be £40 per head.
Private pick up from London Heathrow Airport will be £110 per head, and pick up from London Gatwick is £130 per head.
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Participants are encouraged to arrive to the residential course venue - house as early as possible in the morning on the 1st day of the chosen workshop in order to participate in the entire course fully. However, those who cannot arrive at the venue before the breakfast or lunch time due to varied reasons of travelling or unforeseen events, can still join the workshop anytime, and a light meal can be provided for each individual arrival to ensure everyone’s energy level is topped up and are able to join the workshop with joyfulness and satisfaction!
On the last day of each workshop, the breakfast and lunch will be served, for most of the participants shall depart afterwards; however, for those who wish to depart at an earlier hour on the last day of the chosen workshop is also possible.
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Each workshop is limited to 20 participants to maintain the quality of the masterclass and a personalised experience.
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The grand piano will be used in the masterclass to provide each participant the opportunity to settle in a format of masterclass as well as learning how to perform with a proper instrument in front of an audience with charming stagecraft and mature performing skill!
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Participants are welcome to bring their own Bibles for “Sunday Blissful Bible storytelling & prayers”, otherwise copies of the Bible will be provided to all participants free of charge
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You can send a message to our email address: janicegortonpiano@gmail.com
Prohibition & Medication
Prohibition
Please note that any alcoholic beverages are not permitted in any of our residential venues due to the welfare and safety of all participants.
Medication
To all participants: please make sure personal medication is met before joining our masterclasses, and carry personal medicine according to your doctor’s prescriptions. Parents who either accompany their junior to our piano workshops or sending young junior alone, please make sure the necessary medication is included in your luggage. If any medical emergencies take place at our residential course venue, we cannot provide any medical treatments but give assistance to all our participants accordingly. We shall not hold any responsibility of any incidents that may occur due to the conduct of piano masterclass concerning medication issues.
Clarification via email concerning any affairs of piano courses or workshops:
If you have any enquiries towards any piano residential course, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email. Our team shall always endeavour our best to assist each participant through thorough communication. The pleasure to provide top notch quality will be our priority.