The group had an initial demonstration, then were able to work through the lessons on their own. The Gigajam program has been received favourably by children - and staff. The video clips and clarity of language were cited as examples of user-friendliness.

The codex on the guitar lessons does not function. As with most schools, security and trust are big factors when deciding on children accessing the equipment unsupervised.

The two year 6 groups are writing a song using elements of knowledge gained from Gigajam (i.e power chords, root bass lines) These are to be recorded in the school studio and performed at Gigafest.

Some problems involving the analyser have been reported:

1. It does not always work
2. It is difficult to score on the guitar at a reasonable rate. Also no bass guitar provided at beginning.

Both staff and children have reacted very favourably to Gigajam, both as an activity in itself and as a launch to ensemble playing and composition.

Four groups of four were selected from year 8 and 9 girls who showed interest.

Most of these groups do not have instrumental tuition. Outside these groups are guitar and bass students.

Apart from a laptop malfunctioning, the Analyser glitched quite often.

The girls enjoy working through the programme and find ensemble playing possible even after one session

Four groups of three (to rise to four on arrival of the bass) were selected from years 5 and 6. The groups were divided into more able and “less able “designations by the head teacher.

Most of the more able take instrumental tuition most of the less able do not.

The groups have just had the initial demonstration.

One malfunctioning screen on a lap top. Lack of bass and missing equipment.

The children took to the programme with great relish.

Interestingly the less able year 6 group played a very accurate ensemble passage together at the initial session.