Peripatetic Music Lessons
Discover the Joy of Music
Thank you for your interest in Peripatetic Music Lessons at The Cottesloe School. We provide specialist instrumental teachers to guide all our students on their musical journey.
Unlock a wealth of benefits by learning an instrument! It's a powerful way to develop transferable skills, engaging every part of the brain. The Government recognises its impact on spatial intelligence, memory, academic achievement, and social and cultural engagement.
How to Get Started:
- To begin or continue lessons: please contact the relevant instrumental teacher directly.
- For any questions: reach out to our supportive Performing Arts Team.
We encourage all students to seize this wonderful opportunity to learn an instrument and potentially join one of our many exciting extracurricular ensembles.
Many of our students having instrument and voice lessons get involved in one or more of our extracurricular events. We offer a range of fantastic performance opportunities which enhance confidence and give real-life experiences of careers in the Performing Arts. You can select from:
- Bandjam - working with other musicians to form a band. We have students performing at Brickstock, Laser Light Show, Battle of the Bands and much, much more!
- INSPIRE - many Musical Theatre opportunities, including Honeycomb, MK Festival, Brickstock, Local School Fetes, School Production and events
- BOFA - Bucks Orchestra For All, collaborative performance with other schools
- Bucks Music Trust Music School Groups - further information available according to specialism
- Year 9 Music Students also have the opportunity to complete their Arts Award Bronze.
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Singing
Emma Brown
Qualifications and teaching experience:
I have a degree in Music, and a Licentiate to the London College of Music and Media. I have over 15 years of vocal coaching experience, and a vast experience of training children to get into Theatre schools such as Guildford school of acting and Mountview.
Repertoire and exam opportunities:
I believe that all students should learn every style. So we do a lot of Pop and Musical Theatre, but I also like to sneak in a bit of Classical here and there to make sure that their technique is well-rounded. I enter students for LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts) exams. These are recognised by UCAS, and wherever possible my aim is to get the older students (Years 11, 12 and 13) through the higher grades (6,7 and 8) so that the points can be used for university applications.
Prices for lessons:
£87.50 per half-term for private lessons, £45 per half-term for group lessons. Please note: exams cannot be offered in group lessons.
Contact: Emma Brown
Tel: 07976 530678
Ruby "My favourite piece so far has been ‘Let it Go!’ I can't wait to do exams next year!"
Strings Woodwind & Piano
Gareth Hart
Qualifications and teaching experience:
I have been teaching for Bucks Music Trust for six years. All my lessons are tailored to the individual child and I use a wide range of musical repertoire to engage and enthuse each student.
Repertoire and exam opportunities:
Students who want to enter exams are encouraged and supported, but not everyone wants to do this and that’s fine.
Prices for lessons:
Lessons with BMT cost £162 for a 20-minute lesson and £242 for a 30-minute lesson. All prices are per term and more information can be found on our website www.bucksmusic.org. Group lessons may be available.
Contact: aylmusic@bucksmusic.org for more information and availability.
Tel: 01494 216 066
Guitar
Jimmy Brewer
Qualifications and teaching experience:
Jimmy is an experienced professional musician and is available for live work and recording sessions. He also has over 15 years worth of guitar teaching experience, working both privately and in schools.
Jimmy graduated from the Birmingham Conservatoire with a Bmus(hons) Jazz degree in 2010 and since then has performed at prestigious concert venues and festivals all over the UK, Europe and USA.
Repertoire and exam opportunities:
Jimmy Brewer is a guitarist, singer, songwriter and guitar teacher from the UK. He is best known as one half of the duo Smith & Brewer.
Prices for lessons:
Lesson pricing information https://www.bucksmusic.org/pricing/
The application form for any lesson is here https://www.bucksmusic.org/book-lessons-2/
And for more info email aylmusic@bucksmusic.org
Tel: 01494 216 066
Drums
Liam Burgoyne
Qualifications and teaching experience:
I have grade 8 in drum kit from Trinity College London and Rockschool and grade 2 in music theory from ABRSM. My freelance work, playing in many styles from hard rock to big band jazz, continues to challenge and inform my approach to passing on effective and fun guidance.
I have been teaching for over 5 years at John Drum School as well as privately, teaching at levels from complete beginner to post grade 8 in age groups from 5 to 40 plus. My teaching focuses on developing a student’s approach as much as their ability, practising patience, presence, focus and diligence wherever possible.
Repertoire and exam opportunities:
Repertoire can be tailored to a student's developmental needs and aims, or to facilitate growth in between the grades. I keep updated on developments in Rockschool and Trinity College London syllabuses as these are the most popular, but any board of choice can be worked with.
Prices for lessons:
£11 for a 20-minute individual lesson (there are a minimum of 10 lessons per term).
Contact: Liam Burgoyne
Email liamburgoyne@hotmail.com
www.drumsinschools.co.uk/enrolment-form/
Louis "Try the drums! I know you will love it!"
Piano
Georgina Melling
Qualifications and teaching experience
BMus(Hons), DipABRSM
I have been teaching piano for over 10 years. I aim to make the lessons a fun, relaxed and friendly environment, tailored to each student’s individual needs.
Repertoire and exam opportunities
I teach a range of styles, including classical, jazz and pop, as well as integrating music theory into the lessons. I enjoy discovering students individual musical interests and try to incorporate this into the repertoire. I am happy to support students through grade exams if they wish, although these are not essential. I use the ABRSM or Trinity syllabuses.
Prices for lessons
Lesson pricing information https://www.bucksmusic.org/pricing/
The application form for any lesson is here https://www.bucksmusic.org/book-lessons-2/
And for more info email aylmusic@bucksmusic.org
Tel: 01494 216 066
Brass
Ken Brown
Qualifications and teaching experience
I have been teaching for BMT for 8 years, and have experience teaching students from beginner to diploma level.
Repertoire and exam opportunities
After graduating from London College of Music in 2015 I have played for bands, orchestras, and musicals at venues and festivals all over the UK and Europe, including Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Shepherds Bush Empire, and the Royal Albert Hall.
Prices for lessons
Lesson pricing information https://www.bucksmusic.org/pricing/
The application form for any lesson is here https://www.bucksmusic.org/book-lessons-2/
And for more info email aylmusic@bucksmusic.org
Tel: 01494 216 066
Please note: Fees are paid directly to the peripatetic music teacher.
If your child wishes to terminate their lessons, you are required to give half a term's notice to the teacher in writing. You are expected to pay the cost of the lessons until the notice period expires. Prices are correct at time of publishing, and they may be subject to change.