Courses
In Altrincham we offer YMS courses in piano, guitar, vocals & keyboard . Click on the links to the left or scroll down to find out more about the courses we teach:
GUITAR ENCOUNTERS age 8+ Guitar Encounters is a rock and pop-based course. Perfectly suited to any aspiring guitarist from the age of 8 upwards, lessons are taught on electric and electro-acoustic instruments. Classes contain typically 6 to 8 students so there will always be a chance to play as a group to complement solo work. Not only does the course material cover skills and techniques that would make other guitarists green with envy, it also fully supports music in the National Curriculum so you can learn while having fun playing.Guitar Encounters also teaches general music and guitar-specific notation and theory. It even covers technical issues such as how to correctly set-up and maintain an instrument, and how to use instrument tone controls, effects and amplifier controls to recreate the sounds of guitar legends. The course material includes great music, covering the major milestones in popular guitar styles. Swap your air-guitar for the real thing - now! Guitar lessons in Altrincham are £9.50 for an hour and this is payable in 10-weekly blocks on the first lesson of each block. Our guitar teacher is Vernon, please click here to find out more information about our teachers. The only other cost of the course is the accompanying book and CD, which is £20. This contains all course materials (including exam pieces) and will last approximately one year. Subsequently you may progress to book 2 and so on….. Click here for your FREE Trial Lesson. |
JUNIOR MUSIC COURSES (Keyboard) Ages 4 & 5 Junior Music Course is the best possible introduction that a young child can have to the world of music. Open to children starting between the ages of 4 and 5, it offers them a unique chance to make music during a critical period in their development. Ninety percent of our students achieve perfect pitch and the benefits in terms of their physical, emotional, social and intellectual development are immense.Junior Music Course classes are taught in groups of up to 10 children. By making music together, the confidence and self-esteem of the children gets a huge boost. Many parents report that their children's listening and social skills are considerably enhanced. To maintain the concentration and motivation of a young child for each one hour lesson, the teacher will have prepared at least thirty different activities, blending concentration, relaxation, music games, listening, singing and playing. And, as a parent, you are actively encouraged to join your child in the classroom and share the fun! Junior Music Course lessons in Altrincham are £9.50 for an hour and this is payable in 10-weekly blocks on the first lesson of each block. Our JMC teacher is Karen, please click here to find out more information about our teachers. The only other cost of the course is the accompanying book and CD, which is £20. This contains all course materials (including exam pieces) and will last approximately 6 months. Subsequently you may progress to book 2 and so on….. Click here for your FREE Trial Lesson. |
JUNIOR PLAY FOR KEEPS (Keyboard) ages 6 & 7 Junior Play For Keeps provides a fun and stimulating environment in which children can enjoy making music on a keyboard. It is open to beginners aged between six and seven and is designed to take the student to an intermediate level. At this stage they then progress to the Play For Keeps course, working towards grade 3.At the age of six, a child's attention span has started to lengthen and they can stay focused for longer. In Junior Play For Keeps we believe that a fun approach to learning music is important. We achieve this through listening, singing and reading activities. Course material consists of a series of themed text books with a visually striking cartoon-style presentation designed to appeal to children of this age. An examination syllabus is available for the course, which leads to a fully accredited Trinity College of London Grade structure when the student graduates to the mainstream Play For Keeps course, typically at the age of 10. Junior Play for Keeps lessons in Altrincham are £9.50 for an hour and this is payable in 10-weekly blocks on the first lesson of each block. Our JPFK teachers are Andy and Karen, please click here to find out more information about our teachers. The only other cost of the course is the accompanying book and CD, which is £20. This contains all course materials (including exam pieces) and will last approximately 6 to 8 months. Subsequently you may progress to book 2 and so on….. Click here for your FREE Trial Lesson. |
PLAY FOR KEEPS (Keyboard) age 8+ Play For Keeps is the ideal course for those who want to learn the keyboard in a fun and creative environment. Working in a group of up to ten students, you will have the additional advantage of being able to learn to play in a band, as well as solo. Whether you're nine or ninety, in Play For Keeps you'll find it's never too late to discover the fun of music-making.Play For Keeps course material follows a fully accredited Trinity College exam syllabus and will take the student from beginner to Grade 8 standard. It encompasses a broad range of musical genres, with a focus on popular music from the Rock & Roll era to the present day. We make sure you get to learn the styles of music you want to be able to play, so there's never been a better time to learn to play the keyboard. Play for Keeps lessons in Altrincham are £9.50 for an hour and this is payable in 10-weekly blocks on the first lesson of each block. Our JPFK teachers are Andy and Karen, please click here to find out more information about our teachers. The only other cost of the course is the accompanying book and CD, which is £20. This contains all course materials (including exam pieces) and will last approximately one year. Subsequently you may progress to book 2 and so on….. Click here for your FREE Trial Lesson. |
PIANO SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN ages 6 & 7 Our Piano Course for Children is aimed at young people who are six or seven years old. The course works along the lines of our Junior Music Course and Junior Play For Keeps Course. At the age of six, a child's attention span has started to lengthen and they can stay focused for longer. This course is solfege based and builds a firm pianistic technique for those who follow it. As well as reading and playing music the course also focuses on improvisation, accompaniment and arranging music. Exams are optional but follow a fully accredited Trinity College exam syllabus and will take the student from beginner to Grade 8 standard. Piano School for Children lessons in Altrincham are £9.50 for an hour and this is payable in 10-weekly blocks on the first lesson of each block. Our PSFC teachers are Andy and Karen, please click here to find out more information about our teachers. The only other cost of the course is the accompanying book and CD, which is £10. This contains all course materials (including exam pieces) and will last approximately one year. Subsequently you may progress to book 2 and so on….. Click here for your FREE Trial Lesson. |
PIANO MATE age 8+Piano Mate is the ideal course for those who want to learn the piano in a fun and imaginative atmosphere. Working in a group of up to ten students, pupils have the additional advantage of being able to play by ear as well as reading music in a more formal and traditional way as lessons progress. This course is for both children ( 8 and above) and adults. It attracts many adults who used to learn and want to come back to study in a more informal, stress-free environment. As well as reading and playing music the course also focuses on improvisation, accompaniment and arranging music. Exams are optional but follow a fully accredited Trinity College exam syllabus and will take the student from beginner to Grade 8 standard. Piano Mate lessons in Altrincham are £9.50 for an hour and this is payable in 10-weekly blocks on the first lesson of each block. Our PM teachers are Andy and Karen, please click here to find out more information about our teachers. The only other cost of the course is the accompanying book and CD, which is £10. This contains all course materials (including exam pieces) and will last approximately one year. Subsequently you may progress to book 2 and so on….. Click here for your FREE Trial Lesson. |
VOCAL ENCOUNTERS age 8+ Junior Play For Keeps provides a fun and stimulating environment in which children can enjoy making music on a keyboard. It is open to beginners aged between six and seven and is designed to take the student to an intermediate level. At this stage they then progress to the Play For Keeps course, working towards grade 3.At the age of six, a child's attention span has started to lengthen and they can stay focused for longer. In Junior Play For Keeps we believe that a fun approach to learning music is important. We achieve this through listening, singing and reading activities. Course material consists of a series of themed text books with a visually striking cartoon-style presentation designed to appeal to children of this age. An examination syllabus is available for the course, which leads to a fully accredited Trinity College of London Grade structure when the student graduates to the mainstream Play For Keeps course, typically at the age of 10. Vocal lessons in Altrincham are £9.50 for an hour and this is payable in 10-weekly blocks on the first lesson of each block. Our VE teacher is Vernon, please click here to find out more information about our teachers. The only other cost of the course is the accompanying book and CD, which is £20. This contains all course materials (including exam pieces) and will last approximately one year. Subsequently you may progress to book 2 and so on….. Click here for your FREE Trial Lesson. |
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