A friend’s mother was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year and I decided to do something to raise money for the cause. I teach the piano on Saturdays, so I thought I’d play to my strengths and learn a new instrument. I’m going to teach myself for the next year and then take a grade exam in the spring of 2019. Please recognise my considerable efforts by donating either a fixed sum, or a variable amount depending on what grade I reach, to this very worthwhile cause.

I am funding all the costs of learning - including clarinet rental, reeds, tutor books and exam fees - myself, so that the maximum amount possible can go to charity.

I will be blogging about my experience here - https://clarinet2018.wordpress.com/ - and hopefully uploading some recordings so you can hear my progress.