Lessons in School
Most schools in Cumbria offer a variety of opportunities to learn an instrument. One of our Core Roles is to ensure that every child aged five to 18 has the opportunity to learn a musical instrument through whole-class ensemble teaching programmes:
Instrumental and vocal lessons: Most schools offer lessons in various instruments with visiting specialist music teachers. These lessons are usually in small groups. Speak to your school to find out which instruments they offer, how much they charge and who the teachers are.
Instrumental lessons with the Council Music Services
Westmorland and Furness Music Service is the Lead Organisation for The Hub and delivers tuition in many schools around Westmorland and Furness..
Cumberland Music Service delivers tuition in many schools in Cumberland
- Speak to your school to find out if lessons are available for your child
If you have an enquiry about instrumental tuition that is not available in your school, please get in touch with us to see if we can help.
every young person should be able to experience music and have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. This experience can build confidence and self-esteem and also helps raise the aspirations of what children and young people can achieve in all areas of their life.
- Veronica Wadley (Baroness Fleet), Chair of the Government's Music Education in England Review expert panel