The Music Works

You Should Remember Childhood Music Lessons As Fun and Inspiring

MUSIC LESSONS THAT TRANSFORM LIVES

We change lives through music, regardless of age or ability, using award-winning tuition and performances.

ABOUT US

Welcome to The Music Works, where we believe music has the power to change lives. Our award-winning music school offers a wide range of lessons, including drums, bass, guitar, piano, ukulele, singing, and band sessions. With three dedicated music schools in Godalming, Guildford and Haslemere, and partnerships with local schools, we are committed to making music education accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

At The Music Works, we are more than just a music school. We are a vibrant community of passionate musicians and educators dedicated to helping you discover your musical potential. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, our experienced instructors tailor their teaching methods to suit your individual needs and goals.
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WE MAKE MUSICIANS

Music has the power to transform lives, and we are dedicated to making that transformation possible for everyone. Our music lessons go beyond teaching notes and rhythms; they build confidence, discipline, and creativity. We believe that every student has the potential to become a musician, and our mission is to help them discover and nurture that potential. Through our supportive and inspiring environment, students not only learn to play an instrument but also develop valuable life skills that will benefit them in all areas of their lives. This is why we do what we do – to change lives through the power of music.

Take your first step to changing your life for the better through music, take our quick questionnaire to find your perfect class today!

WE MAKE MUSICIANS

Music has the power to transform lives, and we are dedicated to making that transformation possible for everyone. Our music lessons go beyond teaching notes and rhythms; they build confidence, discipline, and creativity. We believe that every student has the potential to become a musician, and our mission is to help them discover and nurture that potential. Through our supportive and inspiring environment, students not only learn to play an instrument but also develop valuable life skills that will benefit them in all areas of their lives. This is why we do what we do – to change lives through the power of music.

Take your first step to changing your life for the better through music, take our quick questionnaire to find your perfect class today!

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MUSIC IS COMMUNITY

We believe that music is a powerful tool for building and strengthening communities. We are committed to supporting our local community through various initiatives and partnerships. Our involvement includes offering free music lessons for school children that need support, participating in local events, and collaborating with schools to provide music education to as many people as possible.

We actively engage in fundraising events and support local causes, using our platform to make a positive impact. By fostering a sense of community through music, we create opportunities for people to come together, share experiences, and build lasting connections. Music is not just about playing an instrument; it’s about creating a sense of belonging and unity.
A piano teacher posing for the camera and warming up before a live performance at a local school
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KEEPING MUSIC LIVE​

We understand the importance of live performances in a musician’s journey. Performing live not only builds confidence, but also helps build organisation skills, discipline and emotional regulation. We actively create opportunities for our students to showcase their talents at various local events throughout the year. From school concerts to community festivals, our students have numerous chances to perform and grow as musicians.

These experiences are a wonderful way to affirm their knowledge, build self-esteem, and foster a sense of accomplishment. By regularly stepping onto the stage, students learn to express themselves creatively and gain the confidence to face new challenges, both in music and in life. This holistic approach ensures that our students not only become skilled musicians but also well-rounded individuals.

KEEPING MUSIC LIVE​

We understand the importance of live performances in a musician’s journey. Performing live not only builds confidence, but also helps build organisation skills, discipline and emotional regulation. We actively create opportunities for our students to showcase their talents at various local events throughout the year. From school concerts to community festivals, our students have numerous chances to perform and grow as musicians.

These experiences are a wonderful way to affirm their knowledge, build self-esteem, and foster a sense of accomplishment. By regularly stepping onto the stage, students learn to express themselves creatively and gain the confidence to face new challenges, both in music and in life. This holistic approach ensures that our students not only become skilled musicians but also well-rounded individuals.
Music teachers having fun while waiting for a show to start at a local school1

Are you ready to start you creative journey?

MUSIC SCHOOL

OF THE YEAR

With 15+ experience in music education, there’s a reason why we were recently voted Music School of the Year. It’s because we work with great teachers and make things as simple as possible for our students and their families!

MUSIC SCHOOL

OF THE YEAR

With 15+ experience in music education, there’s a reason why we were recently voted Music School of the Year. It’s because we work with great teachers and make things as simple as possible for our students and their families!

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

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All About The Music Works

  • Quality Is Key

    We only work with the best teachers in our area. Whether in local schools or in our music centres, our teachers are experts.

  • Experience In Abundance

    Founded in 2010, The Music Works has over a decade of experience in contemporary music education.

  • Low Prices Without Compromise

    As part of our commitment to our local community, we keep prices as low as possible for group lesson in schools.

  • Supporting Students

    As one of 20 Champion Rockschool exam centres in the UK, we support the exam successes of hundreds of students each year.

  • Supporting Local Families

    We fund bursary's for families that need support for weekly lessons, delivering over 1000 free lessons a year.

  • Supporting Our Local Schools

    From building music rooms to supplying mobile classrooms, we re-invest our profits to support our local schools.

  • Music For All

    With lessons available for (almost!) all ages, our aim is 'Music For All', either with private lessons, or small and large group sessions.

  • Fundraising For Better

    From live event support to gift vouchers for raffles, we have helped raise ££££££'s since 2010 for local charities and schools.

  • Convenient Workshops

    We organise workshops to provide a creative outlet for children during the school holidays, from beginner to advanced.

  • Supporting Our Local Community

    Over a decade of live event support from small summer fairs to large scale events such as the Haslemere Fringe.

  • Supporting Live Music

    From preparing and supporting our students for live events, to sponsoring local events and festivals.

  • Supporting the Music Industry

    We make musicians! With over a decade of tuition, our alumni are starting to make waves in the music industry.

WHY CHOOSE THE MUSIC WORKS FOR MUSIC CLASSES?

The Music Works is all about engaging more people with music. No matter your level, we nurture you at every stage of your creative journey. Our experienced and dedicated team ensures learning is enjoyable.

As BB King said, “The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.” Music is a constant part of life, whether you’re learning, listening, writing, or simply enjoying it. We understand its importance and want everyone to experience its joys. Music truly has the power to transform our lives!

Playing an instrument, singing, or listening can transport you to a world of imagination. We aim to boost self-confidence, social skills, and determination through music. It’s about your passion for music that drives us every day. If you’re looking for happiness, laughter, and fun, book your completely FREE first lesson today. Once you try it, you won’t want to stop, and that’s why we’re your right choice.
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FAQ

The key difference is our commitment to our communities and keeping music live. Yes, we deliver excellent music lessons and work with great musicians (we won Music School of the Year 2025, don’tcha know!), but also we spend a huge amount of time and resources on helping in our local community and organising live performance opportunities for our students.

We work with a team of 20+ excellent teachers, on a variety of instruments! Many are graduates of excellent universities, such as Surrey University, the Academy of Contemporary Music, Waterbear, BIMM, LIPA etc.

When regitsering your interest in lessons, you will receive a bookinglink to book a free music lesson for your chosen instrument at your preferred location. During this process, you can see the teacher and read there bio to get a better feel of who your lesson will be with! Or, even better, you can view all the teachers and pick a day time based on their availability.

Claim your free lesson now!

When registering your interest in lessons, you will receive a bookinglink to book a free music lesson for your chosen instrument at your preferred location. During this process, you can see the teacher and read there bio to get a better feel of who your lesson will be with! Or, even better, you can view all the teachers and pick a day time based on their availability.

Claim your free lesson now!

For private lessons, your teacher will work with you week in, week out and understand how you are progressing. Through their experiencebeginners will get a fantastic foundation for understanding their instrument and music theory, while more advanced players will be pushed to improve and get more out of the instrument than they ever imagined!

Absolutely! We are involved in 60-80 events every year and we actively work to give students opportunities to perform.

Perfroming is an afirmation of knowledge on your instrument, and is key to developing discipline and creativity.

Put simply, music education can transform lives. Every single one of us at The Music Works has experienced this and this is why we want to help transform lives for the better. Studying an instrument is consistently shown to improve people’s in a myriad of ways, including developing discipline, self-esteem, friendships while learning to emotionally regulate better. So many transferrable skills that it’s no wonder music can help transform lives!

We supply weekly lessons and do not currently offer bi-weekly or drop in sessions. This is due to our commitment to our teachers and the expectation that they are commiting their time to teach for us.

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