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Drum Lesson Info
We offer Drum lessons at:
• Our music centres in Milford and Haslemere in Surrey, UK. Open after school from 3.30pm Monday to Friday
and Saturday (Milford only) 9am-3pm.
• In many Local Partner Schools during the school day.
Sign up for a free Drum lesson today at your preferred location!
Guitar Lesson Info
• Our music centres in Milford and Haslemere in Surrey, UK. Open after school from 3.30pm Monday to Friday and Saturday (Milford only) 9am-3pm.
• In many Local Partner Schools during the school day.
Sign up for a free Guitar lesson today at your preferred location!
Keyboard Lesson Info
Get in touch to find out more. Or better yet, try a free Keyboard lesson to see if we’re the right fit for you!
A first keyboard does not need to be anything fancy and many of the big Keyboard manufacturers sell beginner packs that cost £50-100. When you begin, you can start with a small keyboard rather than going for a full scale 88-key option. A great place to start is by looking on second hand websites, such as Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree and eBay.
If you’re looking to start younger, we can offer 4.5-6.5 year olds a space on Yamaha’s flagship class, Junior Music Course. Piano is also a possible solution for private lessons for younger students, however it is at the discretion of the teacher whether they feel the student is ready for lessons.
Best option is to book a free taster lesson with us and get an experts opinion!
Keyboard will get progressively harder to learn (the same as all instruments!) but as long as you have a great teacher guiding you along the path, you will reach you destination. See how far you can go in your free first Keyboard lesson!
Piano and Keyboard lessons are not exactly the same, but are very similar! Piano is an acoustic instrument, whereas Keyboard is a digital representation of a piano. Keyboards have become very popular over the years due to being much cheaper to buy and being much lighter in weight, making them much easier to store. As keyboards are digital they can also mimic the sounds of other instruments, such as brass, strings and organs.
Budget/beginner Keyboards tend to have non-weighted keys and will not be the best fit for playing classical music, due to the lack expression possible with dynamics in the music. Piano naturally have full-weighted keys, easily allowing this expression on the instrument. There is a middle ground with more expensive Keyboard or Digital Pianos, which allow for expression with dynamics and added sounds available.
We use Keyboards for our group lessons and can use either Piano or Keyboard for private lessons. Try a free first lesson today to see which you prefer!
We offer Keyboard lessons at:
Our music centres in Milford and Haslemere in Surrey, UK. Open after school from 3.30pm Monday to Friday and Saturday (Milford only) 9am-3pm.
In many Local Partner Schools during the school day.
Sign up for a free Keyboard lesson today at your preferred location!
Ukulele Lesson Info
Ukulele is a fantastic gateway instrument for both young and older students! So good in fact, that we wrote our own beginner syllabus to make sure students get the best possible start in their musical journey.
Is Ukulele ‘Easy’ to learn? That is subjective unfortunately, as every student learns at their own pace. There is however, no better instrument to start with for smaller hands!
See if Ukulele is your perfect instrument by joining us for a free, no obligation first Ukulele lesson.
Singing Lesson Info
Singing lessons with The Music Works vary on price, depending on which location you join us at. Get in touch to find out more. Or better yet, try a free Singing lesson to see if we’re the right fit for you!
Sometimes there is a misconception that singing lessons are expensive, but we can tell you 100% that it’s a worthwhile expense when you factor these points in:
- Singing Teachers are professional singers, with years of experience. Their knowledge of technique and looking after your voice will pay in dividends long term.
- The physical and health benefits of singing are well studied. With consistent lessons and practice, you are helping with your health.
- Singing lessons can help with confidence, which in turn can help emotional regulation and social development.
Singing lessons help anyone, from complete beginners to music professionals, to learn the techniques required to keep the voice in good shape. They are essential for complete beginners and anyone wishing to have a career as a singer, as they highlight the correct techniques to prevent the singer from picking up bad habits that could result in injury.
Do singing lessons really work? Or can they help a bad singer? Absolutely! Most of the time, people who struggle to sing have some kind of block, whether that be physical or mental.
We offer Singing lessons at:
Our music centres in Milford and Haslemere in Surrey, UK. Open after school from 3.30pm Monday to Friday and Saturday (Milford only) 9am-3pm.
In many Local Partner Schools during the school day.
Sign up for a free Singing lesson today at your preferred location!
You can start singing from 7 years old and up to get the most out of your voice. Children can of course sing under the age of 7, but structured lessons are not the most effective way of encouraging this. Keep it light and fun until they are ready for lessons!
Yamaha’s flagship Junior Music Course includes gentle singing as well as piano, and is a great option for children aged 4.5-6.5 years old.
Piano Lesson Info
Piano lessons with The Music Works vary on price, depending on which location you join us at. We typically suggest 7 years old is a good age to begin private lessons, but this can be younger for a student who is ready.
We do have a great class for 4.5-6.5 year old students, Yamaha’s flagship Junior Music Course. We usually have a waiting list so make sure to sign your child up ASAP to claim a space when we are starting new classes!
Get in touch to find out more. Or better yet, try a free Piano lesson to see if we’re the right fit for you!
As with all instruments, this question is like ‘how long is a bit of string?’, as every student is different. We recommend that your child joins our flagship class – the Yamaha Junior Music Course. Students can join this course between 4.5-6.5 years old, but can continue on for many years. The standard of musician this course produces is excellent, and from experience roughly half of the students develop perfect pitch. That is exceptional!
Older students can also take private Piano lessons with us, or if you prefer group lessons you can learn similar skills in group Keyboard.
You can book a free lesson with your preference!
Piano is a traditional instrument to learn for a reason, it’s effective and sounds beautiful! Weekly lessons with a professional music teacher is hands-down the best way to learn Piano, where you can progress to your goals in a structured path.
As every student learns at their own pace, it’s difficult to say that every student can be a pro in a certain number of lessons. Learning Piano is a journey and shouldn’t be rushed, but rather, enjoyed!
Studies consistently show that learning an instrument such as Piano can bring positive results to both physical and mental health. Get started today with a first free Piano lesson!
We offer Piano lessons at:
Our music centres in Milford and Haslemere in Surrey, UK. Open after school from 3.30pm Monday to Friday and Saturday (Milford only) 9am-3pm.
Sign up for a free Piano lesson today at your preferred location!
