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FAQ'S
Answering Your Questions....
How much do lessons cost?
Piano, Violin & Music Theory
Lessons are paid in blocks of 4 or 12
4 x half hour lessons £60
4 x hourly lessons £100
12 x half hour lessons £165 (£15 discount - 1 lesson FREE)
12 x one hour lessons £275 (£25 discount - 1 lesson FREE)
GCSE Music Tuition
£35 per hour
What methods of payment are accepted?
Cash or Bank Standing Order/Direct debit.
What age can children start lessons?
Children from 4 years old will be accepted for lessons.
Do you teach adults?
Yes we do. We teach a wide range of ages. Some of our oldest pupils are in their 70's!
You're never too old to start learning.
Where do lessons take place?
We teach from our purpose built studio in Britannia, Pengam, where we have two practice rooms and customer toilets. We do not travel to people's homes for lessons.
When do lessons take place?
Monday to Friday: 3pm - 9pm
Saturday: 10am - 1pm
Sunday: CLOSED
What exam board do you use?
Claire and Leigh are both registered with the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM), Trinity College London &
What if I can’t read music?
Don’t worry! As long as you have the commitment and enthusiasm, we have the skills, patience and knowledge to teach you how to read music. Beginners are very welcome.
Can I buy lessons as a gift?
You certainly can! We have lovely gift certificates for purchase in blocks of 4,8 or 12. See our 'gift certificate' page for more info.
Do you offer trial lessons?
No we do not offer trial or one-off lessons. We do not usually have the space or availability to accommodate this type of lesson.
Who taught you?
Claire was taught the Violin by Mr Stuart Telling and studied for her degree at UWIC.
Leigh learnt his craft under the guidance of Mr David Parry and studied for his degree at Trinity College, Carmarthen.
We need to have our piano tuned/repaired. Who do you recommend?
We use Martin J Evans of Rogerstone, Newport.
He can be contacted on 07931 836005
The cost of tuning/servicing is around £75 (subject to change)
We want to buy a Violin. Where can we find one?
We can supply Violin's directly to you, dependent on stock.
Please don't buy a Violin for your child/yourself before taking professional advice - Adults and teens will likely need a full size instrument, where younger children will vary between a quarter, half or 3/4 size violin. Your arm length will need to be measured before purchase.
Our advice is FREE, give us a call.
You may buy the wrong size or a poor quality instrument and you may end up buying twice!
We want an Electric/Digital Piano. Where can we buy one?
The following are specialists based in South Wales:
Gardner's - The Piano Specialists in Cardiff.
Coach House Pianos in Swansea
We want to buy an acoustic Piano. Where can we find one?
Gardner's - The Piano Specialists in Cardiff.
Coach House Pianos in Swansea
Does an acoustic Piano take a lot of caring for?
An acoustic Piano takes more care than a digital and should be tuned about once a year, more often if you are an accomplished pianist, studying the higher grades.
Ensure you have adequate space for an acoustic Piano which allows you to keep it away from a radiator and direct sunlight, as this can affect its performance, including the instrument going out of tune easily and more often.
If there are any questions we have not covered here, please get in touch.