Learn an instrument at your own tempo.
One-to-one lessons for children from six and for adults starting from scratch, with a teacher who plays your instrument. Your first lesson is free.
Your free trial lesson
Instrument
Piano, guitar, violin, voice or drums
Age
From six, and adults of any age
Day
Weekdays after school or Saturday morning
Length
30 minutes, one to one
Price
Free
No instrument needed: there is one waiting in the room.
Choose an instrument
Every lesson is one to one, every week, with a teacher who plays the instrument you are learning. Not sure which to pick? Try two in your trial lesson.
Piano
From age six. Classical, pop and jazz, reading music from the first term.
From $22 a lesson
Guitar
From age seven. Acoustic, electric and bass: chords first, then reading and technique.
From $22 a lesson
Violin
From age six, on a small violin that fits younger players. Viola on request.
From $22 a lesson
Voice
From about age nine. Breathing, range and confidence, with songs in the styles you like.
From $22 a lesson
Drums
From age seven. Full kit and practice pad, rhythm reading and playing along to songs.
From $22 a lesson
Example prices, based on a term of 12 weekly 30-minute lessons.
How lessons work
1
A free trial lesson
Meet the teacher, try the instrument and ask anything you like. Parents are welcome to sit in.
2
A plan that fits
Together you agree what to aim for, how long each lesson should be and a weekly time that works around school or work.
3
Weekly lessons
The same teacher at the same time each week, with a short practice note to take home after every lesson.
4
Play for others
A friendly recital at the end of each term, and graded exams if and when you want them.
This term’s timetable
Each row is one day of the week. Lessons marked like this still have places free.
Example timetable. Ask us for a time that is not on it.
Term fees
A term is 12 weekly lessons. You pay per term, and you only sign up after the trial lesson.
Trial lesson, 30 minutes
Free
30-minute lessons, per term
$264
45-minute lessons, per term
$384
60-minute lessons, per term
$504
Group guitar or drums, up to four players, per term
$168
Violin or guitar hire, per term
$45
Example prices. Books and exam entry fees are not included.
Good to know
- Brothers and sisters: 10% off the second child’s term fee (example).
- Pay at the start of term, or in three monthly parts (example).
- Tell us 24 hours ahead and we move a missed lesson to another time that week where we can (example).
- Hire a violin or guitar by the term, so you can start before you buy.
Recitals and exams
Each term ends with a short, friendly recital. Anyone who wants to plays one piece for family and friends; nobody has to.
Graded exams are optional. When a student is ready and keen, the teacher helps choose an exam and prepares them for it.
This year’s dates (sample dates)
Winter recital
Saturday 12 December, 15:00
Exam entries close
Monday 1 February
Spring recital
Saturday 27 March, 15:00
Summer recital and adult open-mic evening new
Friday 2 July, 18:30
Meet the teachers
Your trial lesson is with the teacher who would teach you every week.
Clara Song
Piano and voice
Teaches young beginners and adults, and turns sight-reading into a game.
Nia Reyes
Guitar and bass
Plays in a local band and starts every student with a song they already know.
Ingrid Larsen
Violin and viola
Calm with first-time players and very good at bow holds for small hands.
Marcus Bell
Drums
Teaches rhythm before volume, and sends practice-pad homework that neighbours will thank you for.
Sample teachers and bios.
What parents and students say
“Our daughter was nervous before her first lesson. Ten minutes in she was laughing, and now she practises without being asked.”
Sample parent
Piano, age eight
“I started guitar at 52 after years of saying I would. Lessons are relaxed, and I can finally play the songs I grew up with.”
Sample adult student
Guitar
“The end-of-term recital is short and kind. Both our boys played, and nobody minded the wrong notes.”
Sample parent
Violin and drums
Questions parents ask
Cannot find your answer? Call us, or ask during your trial lesson.
What age can my child start?
Most children start piano and violin at six, guitar and drums at seven, and singing at about nine. A trial lesson is the easiest way to see whether now is the right time.
How much practice is needed at home?
Little and often works best. For beginners, ten to fifteen minutes on most days is plenty. The teacher writes down what to practise after every lesson.
Do we need to buy an instrument first?
No. The trial lesson uses ours. After that you can hire a violin or guitar from us by the term, and your teacher can help you choose one when you are ready to buy.
What happens if we miss a lesson?
Tell us at least 24 hours before and we will try to move the lesson to another time that week. Lessons missed without notice are not refunded (example policy).
Are exams compulsory?
No. Some students enjoy working towards a graded exam; others prefer learning songs and playing at recitals. Both are fine, and you can change your mind at any time.
Can adults learn from scratch?
Yes. Many of our students are adults who always wanted to play. Lessons go at your pace, and you never have to perform unless you want to.
Lesson hours and how to find us
Monday to Friday
14:30 – 20:00
Saturday
9:00 – 14:00
Sunday
Closed
18 Orchard Lane, Studio 2
Springfield, ST 10001. Street parking on Orchard Lane.
Come and try a lesson
Tell us the instrument and the age of the player, and we will suggest a teacher and a time. The first lesson is free and there is nothing to bring.