Instrumental and vocal tuition

At Swindon Music Service we want all children to have the chance to carry on learning a musical instrument.  The Music Service Direct scheme teaches specialised skill which children need to develop their musical potential.

We offer instrumental and vocal lessons in a flexible and simple way.  You can choose from the following options:

•  tuition in a flexible way either:
  • At our Music Centre – The Platform (This option is out-of-school time)
  • At your home (speak to the admin office to see if this is possible)
  • Online (This option falls out of the pandemic lockdowns when we were successful keeping instrumental tuition going and some people prefer the convenience of it)

What your child will receive:

1. A 20-minute or 30-minute lesson in either the settings outlined above (musical instrument/voice) on their own.
2. The chance to hire a musical instrument for a small additional payment.
3. The chance to become a member of Swindon Young Musicians – where your child can join bands, choirs and orchestras each week according to their instrument and standard.
4. An opportunity to be entered for ABRSM music examinations (Grade 1 – 8)

Swindon Music Service offers a flexible scheme for instrumental & vocal tuition seeing lessons offered at the Music Centre – The Platform, at your home or online.  This way we strive to offer an inclusive programme where possible.

Tuition fee Tuition fees

Application for for school or out of school Instrumental and Vocal Lessons Online application form.

For lessons out-of-school 

lessons out-of-school, through the Parent Direct Pay scheme will offer low cost instrument hire if your child does not already have their own instrument.

If your family circumstances meet our criteria, you may be able to apply for our REMISSIONS grant to help towards both lessons and instrument hire.

You can gain additional UCAS points for entry to higher education

‘Playing an instrument’ can be used to achieve a Duke of Edinburgh Award (DofE)