Instrumental and Vocal Lessons in Music Centres

Learning to sing and play an instrument has so many benefits for children and young people. Music education improves academic skills, increases self-esteem, develops social and physical skills, and so much more. 

Why choose us?

  • Suffolk County Music Service engages thousands of children and young people in music every year, both in and outside of school.
  • We have a fantastic team of professional tutors who are specialists in their discipline. 
  • We are a trusted service, part of the Children and Young People's Services Directorate of Suffolk County Council.

Lesson options

We offer one-to-one, individual lessons for children and young people aged 8-21.

Lessons are available on a wide range of Brass, Guitar, Percussion, Strings and Woodwind instruments. We also have a limited number of piano and vocal lessons available.  

Lesson details

One-to-one lessons are 20 minutes or 30 minutes duration. 20 minute lessons are ideal for beginners and those in their early stages of learning.

Lessons will take place every week, in line with our Music Centre activity dates. 

For the academic year 2024-2025 lessons cost:

  • £18.50 each lesson for 30 minutes
  • £13.25 each lesson for 20 minutes

Lessons are payable termly in advance.  We do not offer a refund or credit a lesson if your child is unable to attend (unless in exceptional circumstances).

Please do not make any payment until you have received formal notification of payment details from a member of the Business Support Team at the County Music Service.

To register your interest in lessons, please complete the enquiry form.

For enquiries received after Monday 27 May, lessons will not be scheduled to start before the week beginning Monday 9 September 2024.

Contact us

Contact us if you have any questions. You can phone us at 01473 263400 or email county.musicservice@suffolk.gov.uk.

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