What is Music Academy Stage 1?
Mondays - 5-7pm
Timetable:
5pm - Theory / Aural / Musicianship
6 - 7pm – Ensemble
Welcome to our Academy programme, this is where your journey starts.
As part of your instrumental lessons, agree an individual creative learning programme with your tutor and develop your musical skills and understanding towards your own goals.
Explore different musical genres and styles through an instrument, your voice or technology in a 30 minute 1 to 1 session with guidance from a specialist.
Access Musicianship, Music Theory and Aural training and small and large ensemble activities encompassing creativity and traditional music reading whilst playing with others.
If desired, work towards nationally recognised external assessments.
Playing solo is where it starts, playing together is where the magic happens.
Our junior level ensemble offers the chance to play with other musicians at a similar level within a supportive and nurturing environment. Have fun, explore new repertoire and make friends! This is where your journey starts.
The cost of membership is £70 per month. This includes Instrumental 30 min lessons, Music Theory, Musicianship & Aural, Ensemble and Instrument Loan. We welcome new players to come along for a free taster session before signing up.
Contemporary Stream
The contemporary stream of the Stage 1 Academy programme is tailored for students learning one of the following instruments:
Electric Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Bass Guitar
Drum Kit
Vocals
Keyboards
Throughout the programme, students will develop the skills needed to perform and compose in a contemporary style, using both traditional instruments and music technology. Musicianship sessions focus on key techniques such as improvisation and riff writing, which are then applied during technology-based and band practice sessions.
Academy Lite
If you’re looking to access the Academy Ensemble and the Musicianship and Theory groups, without instrumental tuition and loan, then the Academy Lite option is for you. For more information, talk to our Business Team or your Academy Manager.
The cost of membership is £94 per term or £23.50 per month. This includes full membership of the Ensemble and Theory & Musicianship. We welcome new players to come along for a free taster session before signing up.
Academy 1 DATES 2025-26
Academy Manager – Peter Noble
Violin Tutor – Laurence Wheatley
Cello Tutor – Catherine Johnson
Brass Tutor – Jan Wyndham-Hall
Vocal Tutor – Bryony Burnham
Percussion Tutor – Charlie Westbrook
Piano – Michelangelo Biagiotti
Guitar Tutors – Michael Anderson and Terry Sommerville
Sign up for the Academy Stage 1 here!