Inclusive and diverse musical training for students aged 6–18, in classical, African and Caribbean folk and other popular contemporary music.
We offer inclusive and diverse musical training for students from the age of six (6) to eighteen (18), on various musical instruments, with a compulsory theory of music class for everyone.
Violin, Cello, Guitar
Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Recorder
Drum
Trumpet, Euphonium
Plus Others: Piano and Voice. Theory of music is compulsory for every student, regardless of instrument choice.
All instruments live in a family of instruments. Once your child masters one, it's usually much easier to learn another in the same family. Not sure which excites their imagination? Explore below.
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These instruments all have strings and are often played with a bow! Star players include the Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
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Some have reeds, some don't, and they're made from a wide range of materials! A super diverse group including the flute, saxophone, clarinet and bassoon.
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A family built of metal: all these instruments work by blowing raspberries! A very big family, including the trumpet, trombone and tuba.
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These vary in size and sound: there's a guitar for every kind of music. From electric and bass guitar to ukulele and classical guitar, all genres are covered!
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If it goes boom, crash or ting, this is the family for you! Drum kit, timpani, xylophone and beyond, this family likes to be loud.
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Everyone has one, and everyone can use it! Probably the most popular instrument in the world, used solo, or as part of our Choir.
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Technically part of the percussion family, but such a big figure, we give it a space of its own!
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Compulsory for every student, whichever instrument they choose: the foundation that makes every other family easier to learn.
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Lessons twice a week at our learning Centre. Saturdays 11am–2pm blend instrumentation, choral work, music theory and fun activity. Sundays 3pm–5pm are a musical club: an hour of instrument-specific classes, then a general harmonising session as one orchestra, building synchronisation, motivation, confidence and social skills.
A private, one-to-one lesson between instructor and student, held at your home at a time agreed with our team. A daily contact register and monthly progress report keep parents and school administrators informed of progress.
An eight-week summer programme where children explore their instrument of choice alongside dance and musical drama, crowned with a summer show recital/concert.
Children sing, play, improvise, compose and perform. Our weekend lessons form the basis of a modern music curriculum built on inclusivity and diversity.
At the end of each session, students are assessed through an examination covering both theory of music and practical performance, for Centre and Home lessons alike. Each student selects a piece from classical, contemporary and folk categories, working on it throughout the term with their assigned instructor, before performing in front of the Academy's musical staff as adjudicators.
Pay per session, or spread the cost with a monthly direct debit, whichever suits your family.
| Course | Duration | Schedule | Price | |
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| Instrument Lesson: Saturday | 3 Hours | Saturday | £22.50 / session | £85 / month |
| Instrument Lesson: Sunday | 2 Hours | Sunday | £18 / session | £70 / month |
| Instrument Lesson: Saturday & Sunday | 5 Hours | Both days | £30 / week | £150 / month |
| Ensemble (Senior, 13+) | 1 Hour | Friday | £7.50 / session | £25 / month |
| Ensemble (Junior, 6–12) | 1 Hour | Friday | £7 / session | £22.50 / month |
| Choir (Senior, 13–18) | 1 Hour | Thursday | £7.50 / session | £25 / month |
| Choir (Junior, 6–12) | 1 Hour | Thursday | £7 / session | £22.50 / month |
| CYM Music Home (Private) | 30 Minutes | To be arranged | £30 / session | £120 / month |
| CYM Music Home (Private) | 1 Hour | To be arranged | £55 / session | £220 / month |
| CYM Music Summer Camp | 8 Weeks | July – August | TBC | TBC |
All prices in GBP (£). Instrument and resource materials are purchased separately, see Sign Up for entry requirements.
| 11:00–11:15 | 11:15–12:15 | 12:15–1:00 | 1:00–1:20 | 1:20–2:00 |
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| Arrival & settling | Instrument lessons | Music theory | Lunch break | Sound it together |
| 3:00–3:15 | 3:15–4:15 | 4:15–5:00 |
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| Arrival & settling | Instrument classes | Sound it together |
Senior Ensemble: Friday 6–7pm · Junior Ensemble: Saturday 5–6pm · Senior Choir: Thursday 6–7pm · Junior Choir: Thursday 5–6pm. See Choir & Ensemble for full details.
