Lessons and fees
Weekly lessons, one to one
Individual lessons for piano, guitar, violin, drums and voice. Thirty or forty five minutes a week, taught by a specialist.
How it works
From first note to first term
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Book a taster
Come in for a fifteen pound taster lesson. Meet a teacher and try the instrument, with no commitment.
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Pick your slot
If it feels right, we find you a weekly slot with your teacher. Your taster fee comes off the first term.
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Learn each week
Lessons run one to one, term by term. Group sessions and the concert are there when you are ready.
What is included
Every place at Northgate comes with
- A weekly one to one lesson with a specialist teacher
- A free theory club on Monday evenings for enrolled students
- A place in the twice yearly student concert at the Kings Hall
- Patient teaching for every age, from five to adult
- Group ensembles and the rock band project to join when ready
- Violin hire on hand, so beginners can start without buying
Good to know
Common questions
How long is a term?
A term is twelve weeks. You pay per term for one weekly lesson, so you always know the cost up front.
Do you teach adults?
Yes. Many of our students are adults, from complete beginners to people picking an instrument back up after years away.
What age can children start?
We take students from five years old. For the very young, a taster lesson helps us find the right start.
Do I need my own instrument?
Not to begin. Violins can be hired through the school for ten pounds a month. For other instruments we can point you to good starter options.
What happens at the concert?
Twice a year students perform at the Kings Hall. Taking part is free and always optional, but it gives everyone something to aim for.
Try before you commit
A fifteen pound taster is the easiest way in. Book one and see how it feels.