School Service - Courses

6 Week Induction Course - £24
A course of 10 minute 1 to 1 lessons, designed to introduce the potential musician to the basics only and to give the pupil an idea of how the instrument would suit them. The course runs for 6 weeks, then the pupil would be expected to progress onto one of the other two intensive courses.

10 week course of 20 minute 1 to 1 tuition - £80
The 10 week course of 20 minute 1 to 1 lessons allows the pupil more of the tutor's undivided attention; this makes it possible to start studying and progressing properly in the pupil's chosen discipline. On this course pupils will be offered the chance to take graded examinations in either Rock School or Trinity Guildhall. In addition, the pupil also has the option of structured free choice learning, this involves the same technical approach but allows the pupil to study music they like and enjoy playing. However the pupil will still be expected to perform and record a minimum number of pieces per course to maintain structured learning.

10 week course of 30 minute 1 to 1 tuition - £120
30 minute lessons are the ideal way of giving the pupil as much time as possible in a school day to study their chosen instrument. All of the above are covered more intensively due to greater contact time with the pupil. A 30 minute 1 to 1 lesson is the minimum that a private music tutor would allow for a lesson.

Group instrumental tuition is not offered by Birch Music School as we believe in offering a high standard of tuition. Even though group instrumental lessons can seem to offer value for money, they are found to be far less productive in meeting individual needs and progression rates differ from pupil to another. We are dedicated to the individual enabling our tutors to deliver a quality service.