Instrumental Classes
Group Instrumental Lessons
We highly recommend that children attend a year of Kodály classes prior to starting an instrument, and more developed co-ordination and physical size are important. Most instruments are best suited to children from P3 upwards. However, violins, recorders, accordion and clarineos can be suitable for younger children
Instruments currently offered are:
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- String Ensemble
- Guitar
- Clarsach
- Accordion
- Recorder
- Clarinet/Clarineo
- Saxophone
- Flute
Group instrumental lessons are offered for beginners for up to three years of tuition. Pupils should provide their own instruments, and advice can be given on hiring/buying instruments.
Individual Lessons
For those who have completed three years of group instrumental lessons, individual half-hour lessons can be arranged. Please speak to us if you are interested in continuing your musical journey.
Music Theory Classes
Theory forms the basis for reading music and is taught in small classes. ‘Beginners’ introduces Grade 1, ‘Intermediate’ encompasses Grades 2 and 3, and ‘Advanced’ deals with Grades 4 and 5, but classes can be taught multi-level so that each child learns at their own pace.
Pupils should provide their own books (ABRSM publishing, Music Theory in Practice by Eric Taylor, appropriate grade, and Theory is Fun by Maureen Cox, appropriate grade)