Hello there,

A quick note to inform you of Peter Cook’s (aka Piggy) upcoming broadcast on BBC Radio 4’s In Business Programme. Entitled ‘Let me entertain you’, the programme examines the use of music and humour as routes into business and organisational improvement.

The programme broadcasts on Thursday 17th December at 20.30 GMT and can be listened to at any time after this date on the BBC RADIO 4 IN BUSINESS website.

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As well as our after dinner speeches and music and management seminars, we have a capable network of musicians available which we employ in the following ways:

Corporate Team Building Using Music

Teams that play together work together better. For Corporate Team Building using music contact us and we'll firstly diagnose your precise needs before suggesting a solution.

Got the Blues?

We offer an amazing double act with 'Les Miserable' - blues master and great raconteur. Together we offer an educational and satirical pre-dinner or after dinner speech, punctuated with virtuoso performances of a wide range of blues music, new and old. We can also offer a participative jam session where you can sing, play or watch others learn to perform.

In the Studio

We offer a studio environment, where teams can learn to work together through the medium of writing and recording music, assisted by professional musicians and technical staff. We make sure that the learning has transferable value to the workplace with business and personal development coaching before and after the experience. Have a look at this fly on the wall amateur rockumentary video produced by the staff of a Housing Company on their studio experience.

Pure Entertainment

Sessions range from: classical music demonstrations, jazz ensemble, rock, pop and blues. These can include participation from the audience if desired. We use session musicians with pedigrees that include performances with Celine Dion, Anastasia, Wilko Johnson, John Otway, Splodgnessabounds, Cyndi Lauper, Prince and Oasis amongst others. We've also recorded some traditional classical pieces with non traditional instruments.

Spontaneous Combustion

Fully participative corporate jamming sessions, often used in combination with a pre-dinner keynote, so that people can learn improvisation and creativity first hand, guided by experienced music coaches. We have delivered such sessions to Unilever, Pfizer, the Chartered Insurance Institute, The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Allianz and the NHS amongst others.

Singing for the Terrified

We offer great workshops with a variety of singers, from rock to opera singers. Great for developing confidence and realising stretch goals.

Music Masterclasses

We have available a diverse range of musicians, from a music virtuoso who can play piano recitals whilst reading the Financial Times, to bizarre combinations of experimental instrumentalists who use 1930's synthesisers and all out rockers. Live instruments, musical saws, computer-based creation - whatever takes your fancy. We used a virtuoso guitar player to demonstrate his skill at an event for schools.

Simply the best

If a touch of celebrity is needed, we can access a range of music celebrities, old and new, on request.

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