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Chris Caton-Greasley LLCM(TD) MA(Mus)(Open)

Founder & Music Director at Triquetrae Music Academy in Stalybridge

We are a well-established music school in Stalybridge, Tameside, UK. We strive to help clients find their musical potential, from the youngest suitable age up to those who've retired from everyday work and are looking to improve, gain or increase their musical skills. The academy offers a bespoke service tailored to each pupil. 30, 45 and 60 minute lessons at our Hub in Stalybridge, International lessons on Zoom & Skype and supportive group lessons for selected instruments.

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Exciting news

We are rebranding to

Triquetrae Music Academy.

To better serve our growing community, we are currently exploring several new locations outside of Stalybridge Town centre

that offer the facilities required for our specialised curriculum.

Our mission remains unchanged: to provide high-quality music education and inspire the next generation of creative musicians.

Stay tuned for updates as we finalise our new location.

Latest Blog Articles

Chopin & the Empfindsamer Stil in the Romantic Era

The Empfindsamer Stil, or "sensitive style," emerged in the mid-18th century as a key characteristic of the musical transition from the Baroque to the Classical era. Led by figures such as Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, it emphasized subjective emotional expression, sudden contrasts, and a deeply personal sensibility, contrasting with the rational objectivity of the High Baroque. This style valued an intimacy of feeling, often conveyed through subtle dynamics, unexpected harmonic

The Secret Code of Feeling: The Empfindsamer Stil

Imagine a time when all music was grand, complicated, and strictly organized—a bit like an architect's blueprint. That was the Baroque era! But in the mid-1700s, composers in Germany decided they wanted music to be less about rules and more about feelings.

Decoding the Galant Style

Imagine learning to build with LEGO bricks. You start with basic blocks (individual notes). Then, you learn that certain combinations of blocks (musical patterns) make a standard wall or a sturdy roof. These standard combinations are what musicians call Schemata (singular: Schema).

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