Yamaha Music School courses for children

The Yamaha Music School at Matrix Arts Centre offers engaging music lessons for 2 - 7 year old beginners: it's 'serious fun'!

The three core principles of the Yamaha Music Education System are:
* Comprehensive music education: Including listening, singing, playing the piano and keyboard, theory, creativity
* Timely education: Courses are specially designed to be developmentally appropriate for each age group
* Group learning: Learning in a group - from beginner through to advanced levels - is key to the success of the courses: interacting with and learning from peers, absorbing the musical atmosphere, collaboration and sociability

These are the 'entry' courses at their various entry points:
- 2 year olds: Apple Music
- 3 year olds: Music Wonderland
- 4 and 5 year olds: Junior Music Course
- 6 and 7 year olds: Junior Fundamental Course

Classes are held weekly in term times only. New courses start twice a year: in April and November. For more information about our courses and to book a place in a taster session, please visit: https://www.matrixartscentre.org.uk/yamaha-music-school

Quotes from parents who have children in the classes:

“We love going to the music lessons! It is impressive how much Sofia has learned in just a few months! Best of all, the lessons are so fun and enjoyable!” Patricia Kermeci, JMC parent

“My daughter has always been very responsive to music, but Apple Music really transformed her understanding of rhythm and of how music can make you feel different emotions. She was transfixed by the piano recitals, thought the musical games were hilarious and danced all over the room when we started moving our feet.” Amy Crosweller, Apple Music parent

“The methodical concept and your practical teaching have been perfect for my son - the ability to listen carefully, to develop a good ear, to express and create music have all been carefully and sensitively nurtured by you and he has so beautifully responded. For a shy person like him to grow so confident in their musical ability, so that they are comfortable to share their music in a public space is a great developmental achievement.” AXC parent