LEARN TO PLAY
Music lessons are not only fun, but they benefit students in many ways. Mastering an instrument requires discipline, perseverance and achievement through step-by-step practice and study. Playing music develops creativity, imagination and problem solving as students learn to interpret, improvise and make the music their own. Vocal and instrumental skills can even boost mathematic, language and literacy abilities. With so many holistic benefits, Yamaha music courses inspire people of all ages to tap into their potential and discover new passions.
Piano & Keyboard
We offer a range of courses for piano and keyboard, with something to suit everyone. Lessons can be taken in either a one to one or a group environment. We take on students of all ages from 5 years old on our JPFK course, right through to people starting in retirement
Guitar
Learn to play electric guitar, acoustic guitar or bass guitar at one of our centres near you. Lessons are available in a group or one to one environment. There are courses to suit everyone providing you with a wide range of music and new skills.
Drums & Percussion
Drum Encounters teaches drums in an innovative, fun way to students age 8 – adult, from beginner to advanced. The interactive group and one to one lessons provide quality instruction, combining individual attention with ensemble playing. Students learn technique, reading, theory and performance skills to become well rounded drummers.
In our percussion lessons you will develop skills on both tuned and untuned percussion, including Marimba, Vibraphone, Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Snare Drum, Timpani and a range of auxiliary percussion.
Class Band
In Class Band, students learn to play different wind instruments as a group from the beginning. Every lesson the students will play together in an ensemble, learning tones and harmony together. Learn the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone or euphonium in the NEW Class Band!
Woodwind & Brass
Whether you aspire to be a classical or pop player, our tutors can teach a wide range of musical genres.
Learn Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Cornet, Trumpet, Cornet, Trombone, Euphonium, French Horn and more. Students will develop fundamental techniques and posture. Scales, breath support and control, tone production and articulation.
Music Theory
Developing a strong understanding of music theory can help improve performance on all instruments.
Those who are planning to do GCSE music or A level music are highly recommended to sit these classes, as it will support achieving a high grade.