Welcome to Young Bards
We nurture your child’s music ability, build their confidence, encourage friendships and inspire them to contribute to their community.
At our music academy, every instrument has its own personality. The keyboard suits the dreamers, the guitar calls the storytellers, the violin attracts the elegant rebels and the electric drums are for those who like to shake the room!
Let’s support and guide the musicians of tomorrow and…
Together, let’s pass on the gift of music!
Composing your Musical Journey
Composing your Musical Journey
A gift to be shared:
At Young Bards, we believe that music is a gift to be shared, with the modern age key skills have been lost and so is the creativity that children once possessed.
Our group sessions are designed to foster teamwork and collaboration, helping your child build essential social skills and lasting friendships. We don't just teach notes; we teach our Bards that their talents can change lives.
How we give back:
Community Connection: Our students participate in quarterly "Help the Elderly" events, bringing smiles to local care centers.
Social Growth: Small-group learning builds the confidence and communication skills your child needs for the future.
The Grand Finale: Our year culminates in a flagship charity concert raising vital funds for Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital.
Your child won't just learn to play—they'll learn to make a difference.
The melody behind our mission
DBS-Certified Tutors
Qualified and talented teachers
SEND students welcome
Structured curriculum learning
Instruments provided
Join us on a journey of sound exploration, as we create moments that bring joy, celebrate creativity, and connect people everywhere.
Discover Our Musical World
It all begins here, choose the instrument that best resonates with you.
From classic chords to modern riffs, our guitar programme is designed to get students playing their favorite songs quickly.
Learning in a group helps develop perfect timing and the confidence to perform.
1 hour session per week over a 6 month term.
Teaching is delivered on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday each week. We have a range of flexibile time slots which will be provided for your choosing in your Welcome Email.
Curriculum:
Guitar (Group of 6)
• Month 1: Tuning & TAB basics. Milestone: "Seven Nation Army" riff.
• Month 2: 1-finger chords (C, G7). Milestone: Strumming a 2-chord song.
• Month 3: Em/G Chords & 4/4 Rock Beat. Milestone: Switching in time.
• Month 4: D Major & Anchor Fingers. Milestone: G-D-Em progression.
• Month 5: 8th Note Strumming (D-U). Milestone: Full pop song verse.
• Month 6: Performance Polishing. Milestone: Graduation Showcase.
Experience the power of rhythm on electronic professional-grade kits.
Our drum studio offers focused, small-group coaching where students master everything from basic beats to complex tunes.
1 hour session per week over a 6 month term.
Teaching is delivered on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday each week. We have a range of flexibile time slots which will be provided for your choosing in your Welcome Email.
Curriculum:
Electronic Drums (Group of 3)
• Month 1: Stick Grip & Pulse. Milestone: Single strokes to metronome.
• Month 2: Kick Drum Integration. Milestone: Kick-Snare alternation.
• Month 3: Basic Rock Beat (HH/S/K). Milestone: 32 bars steady beat.
• Month 4: Tom-Tom Fills. Milestone: Beat + tom fill transition.
• Month 5: 8th Note Hi-Hats & Crash. Milestone: Beat with cymbal accents.
• Month 6: Backing Track Play-along. Milestone: Graduation Showcase.
This is where all the foundations are built. Learn the language of music through our high-energy piano sessions.
Our station rotation model ensures students balance technical keyboard skills with essential music theory.
Learn the language of music through our high-energy piano sessions. Our unique "Station Rotation" model ensures students balance technical keyboard skills with essential music theory.
1 hour session per week over a 6 month term.
Teaching is delivered on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday each week. We have a range of flexibile time slots which will be provided for your choosing in your Welcome Email.
Curriculum:
Keyboard (Group of 6)
• Month 1: Geography & Pulse. Milestone: Black key song.
• Month 2: White Keys (C-G), Minims. Milestone: Letter name melodies.
• Month 3: The Grand Staff & Clefs. Milestone: Reading 4-bar melodies.
• Month 4: Intervals (2nds/3rds) & Dynamics. Milestone: 2-hand coordination.
• Month 5: C Major Scale & Triads. Milestone: LH 3-note chords.
• Month 6: Performance Polishing. Milestone: Graduation Showcase.
Master the elegance of the violin in a small group setting.
We focus on posture, intonation, and bow technique, using backing tracks to make every lesson feel like an orchestral performance.
1 hour session per week over a 6 month term.
Teaching is delivered on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday each week. We have a range of flexibile time slots which will be provided for your choosing in your Welcome Email.
Curriculum:
Violin (Group of 3)
• Month 1: Stance & Pizzicato. Milestone: Rhythmic plucking.
• Month 2: Arco (Bowing) on D/A strings. Milestone: Straight bow strokes.
• Month 3: 1st Finger Notes. Milestone: Playing a 3-note melody.
• Month 4: Fingers 2/3 & D Major Scale. Milestone: 1-octave scale.
• Month 5: String Crossings & Twinkle Twinkle. Milestone: "Twinkle" with tone.
• Month 6: Group Sync & Intonation. Milestone: Graduation Showcase.
Violin: Refine Your Voice
Focus on the beauty of your sound. Phase 2 introduces advanced bow control for better tone, more complex finger patterns, and the ear training necessary for precise intonation.
1 hour session per week over a 6 month term.
Guitar: Master the Fretboard
Trade open chords for barre chords and scales. In Phase 2, we focus on fluid transitions, rhythmic precision, and the techniques needed to play lead and rhythm with confidence.
1 hour session per week over a 6 month term.
Drums: Level Up the Groove
It’s time to bridge the gap between beats and music. Master limb independence, explore dynamic fills, and develop the rock-solid timing required to play in a real band setting.
1 hour session per week over a 6 month term.
Keyboard : Two-Handed Mastery
Move beyond simple melodies into the world of harmony. We’ll develop independent hand coordination, introduce foundational chord theory, and learn to use the sustain pedal for a professional sound.
1 hour session per week over a 6 month term.
Tailored Starter Packs
An essential starter pack to kickstart and support your child’s journey of learning the violin commencing with Phase 1: Beginner’s course. This pack contains:
Method Book: Suzuki Violin School, Vol. 1
Supplementary Book: Fiddle Time Joggers
Stationery: Pencil and Notepad
Reward Chart: A Young Bards Rhythm Tracker
Folder/Young Bards cotton drawstring bag
All practical items to aid your child’s potential in class.
This pack contains:
The Method Book: Hal Leonard Drums for Kids
Sticks: One pair of 5A Maple drumsticks
Stationery: Pencil and Notepad
Reward Chart: A Young Bards Rhythm Tracker
Practice Pad: A portable pad for quiet home practice
Ear Protection: Reusable high-fidelity earplugs
Folder/Young Bards Cotton Drawstring bag
The Method Book: Hal Leonard Guitar for Kids
Guitar Picks: 3x Variety Picks (Soft/Medium)
Stationery: Pencil and Notepad
Reward Chart: A Young Bards Rhythm Tracker
Folder/Young Bards Cotton Drawstring Bag
The Method Book:The Complete Keyboard Player (Book 1) by Kenneth Baker
Keyboard Note Finder Stickers: Removable stickers to help students identify keys
Stationery: Pencil and Notepad
Reward Chart: A Young Bards Rhythm Tracker
Folder/Young Bards cotton drawstring bag
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