UP and coming pop stars will be able to get tips from the experts after two Darwen musicians started offering music lessons.

Singer Paul Davies, 21, of East Park Avenue, and guitarist Mark Bateson, 20, of Lynwood Avenue, are offering guitar, singing and song-writing workshops for youngsters in the area.

The pair have had experience in the music world with their bands Scenario and Requiem but decided there were not enough options for children wanting to get involved in music.

Both have recently qualified as music teachers and now operate as East Lancashire Instrumental Tuition and Education (ELITE) and Paul teaches the popular music course at Blackburn College, where he also studied.

For more information, contact Paul on 07890 344969 or visit www.elitemusicservices. co.uk