Cello

Students are taught the basic bowing and fingering techniques, while learning to read music written in the bass clef.

Drums

Students are introduced to the drum kit and its various components. Good hand and foot coordination is an advantage. A drum kit is provided for class use but students will need their own drumsticks and practice pad.

Guitar

A structured course to develop guitar playing ability in chords, classical and acoustic picking, with students being able to play songs relatively quickly. Students will need their own guitar.

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Junior Flute ( Fife)

The junior flute (fife) is half the size of a flute, and therefore manageable by younger children. Like the recorder, it provides a good introduction to wind instrument techniques. Students may choose to play the junior flute only, or as a combination of recorder / junior flute (fife).

Keyboard

Students are taught piano fingering techniques with an introduction to primary chords. Previous musical experience is desirable for young beginners. For home practice, students should have access to a piano or keyboard that has at least four octaves ( 29 white keys) to enable both hands to be played together. Older children should have instruments with full sized keys.

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Recorder

This provides an excellent introduction to wind instrument techniques. The descant recorder is the most popular recorder, but older children may prefer the larger treble. Students may choose to play the recorder only or as a recorder / fife combination.

Violin

A good musical ear is a distinct advantage but a desire to learn is the main prerequisite. Students are taught the basic bowing and fingering techniques.