The Music Works

Proud To Be Music School of the Year 2025

WE MAKE MUSICIANS & COMMUNITIES

Music lessons from dedicated music schools in Godalming, Guildford & Haslemere, and within local schools too.

In-person, private 1 to 1 music lessons and group music lessons across Surrey, UK

Surrey's Premier Music School

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Music lessons your kids will thank you for!

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Be Creative!

Music lessons encourage creativity, while our students learn in a safe & friendly environment.

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Be Organised!

Learning music can help improve memory, develop self-discipline & focus.

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Be Social!

Learning an Instrument can help develop better social & language skills.

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Be Relaxed!

Learning music can help children develop better emotional management.

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Be Academic!

Studies show improved numeracy and language skills go hand in hand with learning music.

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Be Yourself!

Learning music is fun and inclusive and can help students find their place in the world.

Music lessons your kids will thank you for!

An icon of a cartoon lightbulb, coloured in light blue, that symbolises creativity

Be Creative!

Music lessons encourage creativity, while our students learn in a safe & friendly environment.

An icon of a cartoon arm that is tensed to show muscles, coloured in light blue, that symbolises being organised

Be Organised!

Learning music can help improve memory, develop self-discipline & focus.

An icon of a cartoon speech bubble, coloured in light blue, that symbolises social skills

Be Social!

Learning an Instrument can help develop better social & language skills.

An icon of a cartoon person relaxing, coloured in light blue, that symbolises emotional regulation

Be Relaxed!

Learning music can help children develop better emotional management.

An icon of a cartoon brain, coloured in light blue, that symbolises intelligence

Be Academic!

Studies show improved numeracy and language skills go hand in hand with learning music.

An icon of a cartoon superhero, coloured in light blue, that symbolises inclusivity

Be Yourself!

Learning music is fun and inclusive and can help students find their place in the world.

The Music Works has been making musicians, supporting local communities and providing live music events for over 15 years.

The Music Works is primarily a community-focused, not-for-profit music education company that delivers face-to-face music lessons in three local music centres, and to an ever-growing list of local schools. Learn more about the ‘who’ and ‘why’ of The Music Works.

Want to know more about our dedicated music schools? Pick your preferred location here: Godalming, Haslemere or Guildford.

When it comes to learning music, The Music Works is the ULTIMATE destination for aspiring musicians of any level from beginner, to intermediate, through to advanced, it really doesn’t matter. Our friendly music teachers have years of experience in teaching a wide range of instruments and we pride ourselves on offering lessons that are both fun and effective.

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For our private lessons, tuition is tailored to suit each individual student, with a focus on nurturing their love of music and helping them to develop their own unique sound. We offer flexible lesson times to fit around your schedule, and our friendly and inspiring approach to teaching means that you’ll always look forward to your next session! We are also an RSL Awards (Rockschool) Champion Exam Centre, which means our students have easy access to many exam days each year, in a familiar and comfortable setting.

For our group lessons, students follow excellent set courses with a little bit of bespoke thrown in. Learning in a group and at times working as a team, group lessons are a great way of children learning at a steady pace while helping to develop social skills. Creating lifelong friendships and learning whilst having fun means our lessons are always beneficial to self-esteem too! As a Yamaha Accredited Music School, all our group lesson teachers are trained to teach music to Yamaha’s world-renowned high standards using the Yamaha Method!

So, why not try a no risk, free music lesson today!? Or maybe you would like to give someone the gift of music? Check out our gift cards, a great present!

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At The Music Works, we believe that music is for everyone, helping you to build self-confidence, driving your social skills, and having fun is exactly what music lessons should be about. Whether you’re a complete novice or an experienced musician looking to further your skills, our team are here to help you achieve your goals. Offering both private lessons and group classes, there really is something available for everyone that wants to learn or further their skill sets. We also offer holiday workshops, with a discounted rate for our members!

We understand that learning music can be a challenge, which is why we use a range of teaching methods to ensure that students receive the support they need to excel. Our music lessons are designed to be engaging and hands-on, with plenty of practical exercises to help students develop their own unique skills.

If you’re looking for the best possible start on your creative journey, The Music Works is here to help! Take our quick quiz today to find out more about our tuition services and start your journey towards mastering your chosen instrument with confidence, all whilst having fun and enjoying it too. With a completely FREE lesson what do you have to lose? Start your journey with The Music Works today.

FIND OUT WHY ADULTS AND CHILDREN LOVE THEIR MUSIC LESSONS AT THE MUSIC WORKS

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FAQ

This will differ by location, but we offer:

Drums – Group Classes and one-on-one lessons
Piano – Group Classes and one-on-one lessons
Guitar – Group Classes and one-on-one lessons
Ukulele – Group Classes and one-on-one lessons
Singing – One-on-one lessons
Band Skills – Group sessions
Bass – One-on-one lessons
Yamaha Junior Music Course – Group Sessions

We have made this really simple! We have created a questionnaire that will filter down to exactly what you are interested in, and once completed, you will be sent an infopack with all the info you could need about the instrument and the location, as well as a link to be able to book your free music lesson. Try out the questionnaire now, it only takes 2 minutes!

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This all depends on where! For our lessons in school during the school day, we keep our prices as low as possible. This is due to our commitment to supporting as many families as we can in our community. We also provide a limited number of free bursary spaces for schools to nominate students to receive free lesson, which are fully funded by The Music Works.

For lessons in our dedicated music schools, we provide lessons for a single monhtly price, very similar to how you would pay to go to the gym. Everything is included in your monthly price, so there will be no hidden or surprise costs.

To get an exact price for the lesson type (group or one-on-one), instrument and location, please use our simple questionnaire to help you decide what you are interested in. You will then receive an infopack with all of the information you are looking for!

Absolutely! We provide lessons for students aged 4+ and we teach many adults every single week. You are never too old to start!

Heck yes! Group lessons are our jam! Our teachers are trained by world-leader Yamaha in group teaching methodology, and we excel at getting groups of student to have fun and progress on their instrument.

We pride ourselves on our comitment to our local community, and we have supplied thousands of supplemented and free lessons for those that are in need. Get in touch, we may be able to help.

We are always sad to see a student go, but we’ll never make it difficult for you! We have a very simple and clear notice period for our lessons, and as long as we know before the 21st of the month there will be no further payment collected for lessons.

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