Our current courses are as follows:

Junior Play For Keeps

Junior Play For Keeps provides a fun and stimulating environment in which children can enjoy making music on a keyboard. It is open to beginners aged between six and seven and is designed to take the student to an intermediate level. At this stage they then progress to the Play For Keeps course, working towards grade 3.

At the age of six, a child's attention span has started to lengthen and they can stay focused for longer. In Junior Play For Keeps we believe that a fun approach to learning music is important. We achieve this through listening, singing and reading activities. Course material consists of a series of themed text books with a visually striking cartoon-style presentation designed to appeal to children of this age. An examination syllabus is available for the course, which leads to a fully accredited Trinity College of London Grade structure when the student graduates to the mainstream Play For Keeps course, typically at the age of 10.

 

Play For Keeps

Play For Keeps is the ideal course for those who want to learn the keyboard in a fun and creative environment. Working in a group of up to ten students, you will have the additional advantage of being able to learn to play in a band, as well as solo. Whether you're nine or ninety, in Play For Keeps you'll find it's never too late to discover the fun of music-making.

Play For Keeps course material follows a fully accredited Trinity College exam syllabus and will take the student from beginner to Grade 8 standard. It encompasses a broad range of musical genres, with a focus on popular music from the Rock & Roll era to the present day. We make sure you get to learn the styles of music you want to be able to play, so there's never been a better time to learn to play the keyboard!

  

Drum Encounters

Drum Encounters is a fun and innovative way to learn and play drums, designed to take the student from beginner to an advanced level. Open to anyone from the age of eight, Drum Encounters is ideal for those seriously considering a musical career and also for those who just want to relieve stress that's built up over the day!

Taught in groups of up to 8 students, Drum Encounters offers a unique way to learn. Nothing matches the exhilaration of eight people drumming simultaneously! The course combines the best elements of traditional one-on-one drum lessons with a creative, modern approach, resulting in unrivalled quality of teaching. As a member of Drum Encounters, you'll learn to play in a state-of-the-art Yamaha drum studio, using the best Yamaha drums and practice pads. For those who don't have a kit at home, Drum Encounters will be the highlight of the week! It'll give you all the skills you need to bring the beat to your band!

 

Guitar Encounters

Guitar Encounters is a rock and pop-based course. Perfectly suited to any aspiring guitarist from the age of 8 upwards, lessons are taught on electric and electro-acoustic instruments. Classes contain typically 6 to 8 students so there will always be a chance to play as a group to complement solo work. Not only does the course material cover skills and techniques that would make other guitarists green with envy, it also fully supports music in the National Curriculum so you can learn while having fun playing!

Guitar Encounters also teaches general music and guitar-specific notation and theory. It even covers technical issues such as how to correctly set-up and maintain an instrument, and how to use instrument tone controls, effects and amplifier controls to recreate the sounds of guitar legends. The course material includes great music, covering the major milestones in popular guitar styles. Swap your air-guitar for the real thing - now!

 

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The Junior Music Course

A Junior Music Course is the best possible introduction that a young child can have to the world of music. Open to children starting between the ages of 4 and 5, it offers them a unique chance to make music during a critical period in their development. Ninety percent of our students achieve perfect pitch and the benefits in terms of their physical, emotional, social and intellectual development are immense.

Junior Music Course classes are taught in groups of up to 10 children. By making music together, the confidence and self-esteem of the children gets a huge boost. Many parents report that their children's listening and social skills are considerably enhanced. To maintain the concentration and motivation of a young child for each one hour lesson, the teacher will have prepared at least thirty different activities, blending concentration, relaxation, music games, listening, singing and playing. And, as a parent, you are actively encouraged to join your child in the classroom and share the fun!

 

For more information on any of these courses
please get in touch with us.


Did you know...

Here are some things you might not know about the Yamaha Music School:

The Yamaha Music School concept originated in Japan in 1954 as an experimental music class - and it wasn't until 1965 when the schools were expanded to include overseas locations. Today the YMS phenomenon is worldwide, supported by teachers and musicians alike, the Yamaha system has something to offer for people at every skill level.

Yamaha Music School exams are accredited by Trinity College London, and after completing Grade 5, you can earn yourself precious UCAS points for University. What better way to earn those points than by doing something you really love doing!

The Yamaha Teaching Method

Using the tried and tested Yamaha teaching methods, developed and honed since the 1950s, Yamaha students learn to play in the most enjoyable environment possible.

Every Yamaha teacher undergoes a rigorous training programme with the emphasis on making music "fun" for the student no matter what their age or experience. We specialise in teaching beginners and our portfolio of courses offers something for every member of the family.

Yamaha Music Schools have been developing talent around the world since 1954 and have been established in the UK for more than 25 years. With vast experience, a proven record and exacting standards, Yamaha courses offer the highest quality and the best value in music teaching.