Mike Gilpin - hurdy gurdy maker   I'm currently learning hurdy gurdy with Mike: he is a great player and teacher.

Férdia's Myspace Become a virtual friend!

The Consort   My article on Humphrey Salter's 'The Genteel Companion' (1643) is out in the latest issue of this early music journal.

Jacqueline Sorel Recorders   Most of the recorders that I play are made by Jacqueline.

Brighton Early Music Festival   This is a great early music festival, one that takes early music in different directions and to unusual venues. The directors, Clare Norburn and Deborah Roberts, are also keen to support early career musicians through the scheme Early Music Live! I participated in this in 2007.

The Worshipful Company of Musicians This is the only City of London Livery Company devoted to the performing arts. I have been awarded the Collard Fellowship for 2009-2010.

Wipf and Stock My book on musical aesthetics has been accepted for publication under their Cascade Imprint.