FAQ

Lessons take place with your tutor either face-to-face in their home studio or online via zoom.  This is one-to-one (or in a small group depending on your instrument) in either a 30-minute or 60-minute slot.

Yes to both! Our tutors are all fully trained in online tuition where we use a variety of camera angles, microphones, and interactive tools so lessons via a screen are just as effective and fun as face to face.  Music Exams with all boards have adapted to accommodate this type of learning over the pandemic, and we have found grade results to be better than ever before.

We see this way of teaching to be something of a permanent fixture now, and in the future for many, as students enjoy the interactive nature of it and the flexibility to learn from their own home. We can bring you our experts from across the UK that you may not normally have access to in your local area.

Tell us what you like and once the basics have been covered that’s what we’ll play! We support and encourage all styles of music and every lesson is tailored to you personally. Our tutor’s own tastes and expertise are many and varied, so we’re sure you’ll be playing music you both enjoy.

That depends on you. Everyone has musical ability but learning to play an instrument well requires commitment and you will get further the more you practice. To help you on your way we will provide you with access to our comprehensive student portal that our tutors update with notes on what to practice each week, along with our wide-ranging bank of learning material, repertoire, and resources.

It’s important to practice regularly and often if you want to learn quickly and feel confident. And as with exercise, it’s much better to do fifteen minutes every other day than two hours at the weekend!

Read our handy top tips of effective practice here.

Most learners usually have half an hour’s tuition a week, some an hour.  If you’re enjoying what you’re doing, the time will fly by!  Some students like to increase the length and frequency of lessons during the examination period or before a big performance – your tutor will be as flexible and accommodating as they can be to varied needs.

All of our lessons are individually tailored and taught on a one-to-one basis. The first lesson is absolutely free, so really you have nothing to lose and everything to gain! When considering learning a musical instrument we think it’s important to meet face-to-face or online and without obligation.

You’ll no doubt have questions that you want to ask your tutor and they need to take the time to understand exactly what it is you want from your lessons, your experience (if any), and the sort of music that you’d like to play. It’s much better to do this in person than by telephone.

Beyond that, lessons can be booked monthly, working within our set term dates, which secures a regular weekly day and time.  In the event of cancellations, we are always happy to re-arrange lessons and ask for 48 hours’ notice.

That varies but your tutor will be able to give you an up-to-date list of times when arranging your first lesson.  Most tutors tend to be rather more flexible with daytime lessons as children are usually at school.

As with all music teachers, the majority of our new students are beginners. Some have a little musical knowledge, others have none at all. When you find a teacher you like and build a relationship, it’s unusual to change. 

You will need an instrument to practice on if you don’t already have one. However, we don’t recommend spending large amounts of money, at least to begin with. A simple starter instrument will suffice for a beginner until a time comes when you want an upgrade; ask your tutor for their advice and they will be able to point you in the right direction.  Music should be open to everyone to enjoy and acquiring and learning an instrument should not be prohibitively expensive.

Supporting your child’s musical development can seem daunting, especially if you’ve not played an instrument before yourself. But children have a natural desire to please and the best way to help them progress quickly is simply to take an interest!

We encourage parents to take an active interest in what we’re doing.  We provide an online portal containing the week’s practice notes along with all the tools required for their musical development.  Practice can be a lonely occupation and children thrive on company. So sit with your child while they practice, listen, comment, and encourage.

Our tutors always teach the rudiments of music theory as it goes hand in hand with playing an instrument and becoming a rounded musician and theory work is generally incorporated into lessons as required. You can study theory as a separate subject if you wish and those who progress to the Grade 6 practical exam with ABRSM will need to have passed their Grade 5 theory exam first.  Our tutors are also able to help with GCSE and A-Level music.

Our lessons are charged at £30 per 30 minutes.

When booking a block of lessons you will receive an invoice for the month ahead.  We request the block be paid for in advance of the first of the lesson in the block.