Music Tuition

Instrumental and Vocal Tuition

Music educator Zoltán Kodály wrote that ‘Music is for everyone’.  This philosophy underpins our ethos for Music at The Paragon School, where we believe strongly in the importance of providing high quality, varied and exciting musical experiences for all children.  As part of our provision, we are very lucky to have an experienced team of visiting instrumental teachers that offer individual tuition on a full range of instruments.

Why learn an instrument?

Learning an instrument or having singing lessons has so many benefits for children.  Research shows that learning an instrument assists brain development, memory recall and retention, language acquisition and numerical problem-solving skills.   In addition, it helps provides transferable skills that are essential for lifelong learning such as listening, concentration and working with others, and also helps to develop self-confidence and self-esteem, creativity and self-expression.

Our Instrumental and Vocal Teachers

We are very lucky to have an experienced team of visiting instrumental teachers that offer individual tuition on a full range of instruments:

Piano – Mrs Emma Soper

Singing – Ms Fran Jones

Violin – Mr Jamie Hughes

Cello – Mr Tim Gilbert

Woodwind – Mrs Berry Diver

Brass – Mr Matthew Hind

Drum Kit & Percussion – Mr Dave Betts

Guitar – Mr Jonny England

Instrument Hire

We have a range of instruments that we are able to hire to children who are receiving instrumental tuition.  Please contact Mrs Screen if you wish to enquire about availability or you can use this short form to register interest: Application for Instrumental and Vocal Tuition.  In addition, our instrumental teachers will be pleased to offer advice about sourcing your own instruments.

The fees for instrumental tuition and cost of instrument hire are published by the finance department each year along with information about school fees.