A Typical Class

Students enrol on their chosen instrument, allowing us to place them in the right class and provide the most appropriate tutor support.

Every weekly class lasts 50 minutes and combines personalised tuition with real band experience.

Lessons begin with 35 minutes of hands-on focused tuition, with just two students working alongside each tutor.

We keep learning simple, practical and enjoyable, helping even young beginners get playing quickly. There's no need to understand complicated music theory or notation before getting started. 

Because tutors work with just two students at a time, they're able to give plenty of encouragement, quickly spot when a student needs extra support, and adapt to suit different personalities, learning styles and rates of progress.

Parents are welcome to hang out in our waiting area during tuition, just outside the class.

The doors then open and any parents are welcomed inside to watch students play together in a 15-minute band session, putting their new skills into practice straight away, working out how their parts combine into songs, and experiencing the fun of making music together.  

From the very first lesson, students are part of the band, playing alongside their tutors and classmates.  Beginners on all instruments have been shown simplified parts and can keep their volume levels low until they feel they have grasped enough not to feel self conscious about mistakes.  More experienced students may play lead or improvise, knowing that mistakes are a welcome part of learning, and learn to blast through any disasters like a pro!

More Than One Instrument

Although students enrol on a main instrument, they're not limited to it.

When opportunities arise, many students enjoy exploring other instruments along the way, whether out of curiosity, to develop a new skill or simply for fun. A keyboard player might spend time on drums to strengthen their rhythm, while a guitar player might try bass to better understand the differences and learn new techniques.

These experiences help students develop a broader understanding of music and how musicians work together. Sometimes students surprise themselves by discovering a talent for an instrument they never expected to play.

Over time, many of our long-term students become capable multi-instrumentalists with a versatile set of musical skills — something that often proves useful both on stage and beyond.

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