The courses include:
• Individual Lessons
• Video Analysis
• Technique and scales sessions in small groups 
• Improvisation / blues and jazz workshop
• Ensemble playing
• Masterclass (by audition)
• Performance opportunities
• Workshops
• Orchestra (with the cellists)






Teaching Staff:

Nick Ereaut
Nick grew up in Oxfordshire and took up the double bass with Marianne Gottfeldt at the age of 9 after learning 'cello. He also started learning piano with July Craven, aged 5. He went to Chetham's School of Music as a joint first study pupil with Yi Xin Salvage and Steve Berry on double bass and Peter Lawson on Piano. Aged 15, he gained a place in the National Youth Orchestra where he received tuition from Duncan McTier. In 2006, Nick performed Shostakovich's second piano concerto in St John's, Smith Square and on tour to China and Hong Kong. A year later he won through to the final of the European Piano Teacher's Association competition. Nick gained a scholarship to Trinity College of Music where he is currently studying jazz double bass with Steve Watts and composition with Dr Paul Newland. In his first year there he came second in the Gladys Puttock Improvisation Competition. Nick performs around the UK with various classical and jazz ensembles, including his own groups. He has a very eclectic music taste and his compositions reflect this. He has supported notable jazz musicians such as Gwilym Simcock and John Escreet. Nick has worked as a teacher and accompanist at OCS for many years and is passionate about education.