Absolutely! Music is a tremendously enriching and enjoyable extracurricular pursuit that not only nurtures a child’s talents, interests, and passions but also has a profound impact on their cognitive and emotional development.

While there is no strict age requirement, we generally recommend that children begin taking instrumental music lessons around the age of 6-7. However, this is a flexible guideline and can vary based on several factors:

1. The choice of instrument, taking into consideration the child’s size (Piano is often a great starting point for young children).
2. The child’s level of interest in music.
3. The willingness to dedicate a few minutes several days a week to practice.

If you’re uncertain about whether music lessons would be suitable for your child, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d be delighted to have a conversation with you or invite you to a discovery session so one of our teachers can help you make an informed decision!

We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, leading to the need to cancel a scheduled lesson. Our cancellation policy is as follows:

1. We kindly request a minimum of 48 hours’ notice for any lesson cancellations, regardless of the reason.
2. If you’re unable to provide the required 48 hours’ notice, you have the option to reschedule the lesson within 7 days of the originally scheduled time to avoid forfeiting it. This may result in having two lessons in one week.
3. If you can’t provide the 48 hours’ notice, cannot reschedule within the same week, or if your teacher is unavailable for a rescheduled session, the lesson will be forfeited, and the full lesson cost will be due.
4. Any cancellations made on the same day as the scheduled lesson will result in automatic forfeiture of the lesson, and full charges will apply to any makeup lessons booked.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation regarding our cancellation policy.

You are free to have as many or as little lessons as you would like.

There are discounts available for block bookings but, if you would prefer to pay monthly, this is absolutely fine too!

You can chose the duration of your lesson from 3 options – 30 minutes, 60 minutes or 90 minutes.

Absolutely!

We have helped lots of people with one-off coaching sessions to help them prepare for an audition! Just let us know when you enquire and we will definitely be able to help you!

To give you a chance to meet your teacher and experience our sessions before making any financial commitment, we extend a warm invitation to all new students for a complimentary 30-minute discovery session. Our aim is to prevent any unexpected situations and ensure you’re comfortable with your choice.

We’re here to offer support and assistance, so if you ever encounter any concerns or issues, we encourage you to discuss them with your teacher initially. If you still find any matters unresolved, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office at any time.

However, it’s important to note that if you’ve enrolled in one of our Block Booking options, these are non-cancellable and non-refundable.

Definitely not! Take the plunge and book your Discovery Session now!

All of our teachers have been checked and passed by the Disclosure Barring Service (replacing the old Criminal Records Bureau) for their suitability to work with children or vulnerable adults.

Yes – the safety and security of our students and teachers is of the utmost importance to us.

We hold Public Liability Insurance and conduct regular Risk Assessments to ensure we are doing everything we can to keep everyone safe and sound at all times!

At present, we exclusively offer one-to-one vocal and instrumental tuition to ensure our full attention is dedicated to you and your specific needs.

This is to each student gets the benefit of our knowledge and expertise on a 1:1 basis and is able to get the most value and benefit from their sessions.

If, however, you are from another organisation interested in having one of our teachers provide group tuition at your location as part of a broader set of activities, please feel free to reach out to us. We would be more than happy to assist you!

We’re excited to offer you the opportunity to take graded exams in your chosen instrument, but here at Andrew Jay’s School of Music, we want to emphasise that it’s entirely optional!

What sets us apart from most other music schools is our unique status as a registered digital exam center for Trinity College London. This means we have an intimate and deep understanding of the exam syllabuses.

We often incorporate the grade syllabuses into our teaching because they provide a valuable framework for planning lessons and fostering a progressive approach to enhancing your skills, knowledge, and playing abilities.

But don’t worry, every lesson is tailored to you and your individual needs! Your experience with us is as unique as you are.

For more information about graded exams, please visit our Graded Exam page or simply have a chat with your teacher. We’re here to support your musical journey!

Our teachers are highly versatile and knowledgeable, capable of instructing various styles and musical disciplines.

During your discovery session, take the opportunity to have a conversation with your teacher about your musical preferences and goals. If, during this discussion, your teacher believes that another instructor might be better suited to meet your specific needs, they will let you know.

In such cases, we’ll be happy to arrange an alternative discovery session with a different teacher who can better align with your musical journey.

Opting for a once or twice weekly schedule at a consistent day and time is ideal! When paired with a strong and steady practice routine, you’ll start seeing incredible progress and results!

As you continue with your sessions, we’ll be offering you a range of valuable tools and resources to support your learning and practice. These may include sheet music, lyric sheets, exam materials, books, and more.

To make the most of our guidance, we encourage you to bring your own copies of these materials. We often annotate these copies to help you practice effectively and provide reminders for key points to focus on during your practice sessions. Your personal copies will become valuable companions on your musical journey!