Instrumental and Vocal Tuition
At Bingley Grammar School, students can take part in external music lessons if they wish.
Any queries please email the tuition team direct: bgsthecabin@gmail.com
These lessons are delivered by qualified, DBS checked professional musicians, who are there to ensure that your musical learning is challenging, rewarding and enjoyable.
Who is eligible for lessons?
Any student at Bingley Grammar School is eligible for instrumental and/or vocal tuition.
You do not need to have already undertaken music lessons elsewhere, or be particularly gifted at music to take part. Our emphasis is on providing quality tuition for all year groups and for all standards of students at Bingley Grammar School.
We offer individual tuition, which allows your teacher to give you the best and most attentive experience for the whole of the session to make sure that you build technique and progress at your own pace.
We also offer shared lessons / small groups on some instruments to improve accessibility where this might be more appropriate, particularly when first starting lessons.
Where do the lessons take place?
The majority of lessons (30 minute sessions) take place between 08.50 until 14.50 during the school day. Students in year 12/13 and or those studying for a UCAS points qualification may be able to arrange lessons in fixed free periods and/or at other times, subject to availability and agreement with the tutor / School.
Where possible, the tuition will be timetabled on a rotational basis so that minimal disruption is caused to the normal school timetable. In most circumstances the same school lesson will not be missed, (at the same time), more than twice during the same term.
When do the lessons take place?
The majority of lessons (30 minute sessions) take place between 08.50 until 15.50 during the school day. Students in year 12/13 and or those studying for a UCAS points qualification may be able to arrange lessons in fixed free periods and/or at other times, subject to availability and agreement with the tutor / School.
Where possible, the tuition will be timetabled on a rotational basis so that minimal disruption is caused to the normal school timetable. In most circumstances the same school lesson will not be missed, (at the same time), more than twice during the same term.
How do I know that I will enjoy it?
How much do lessons cost?
Are there any discounted lessons available?
Pupil Premium: Pupil Premium students, at the time of application, will be entitled to receive one free, shared lesson per music teaching week.
Looked After Children and Post-Looked After Children: Students in this group are entitled to receive one free lesson per music teaching week.
How is it paid for?
What if I do not have my own instrument?
Who are the lessons with?
Which instruments may be offered?
- Vocals
- Piano/Keyboard/Synth
- Electric Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Drums / Tuned Percussion
- Bass
- Ukulele
- Percussion
- Woodwind (Flute, Sax, Clarinet etc)
- Brass (Trumpet, Cornet, Trombone etc)
Some instruments may require students to be placed, temporarily, on a waiting list due to demand / tutor availability. In such cases, it may be possible to consider a different instrument in the short term so the musical learning process can begin. In the event that it may not be possible to fulfil instrument requirements in school, the Cabin may be able to recommend a private tutor without obligation (please note, if private tutor lessons are undertaken, Bingley Grammar School would be unable to offer financial support).
When can I start?
Students can start lessons at any point of the school year.
What do I do next?
Please send an email to bgsthecabin@gmail.com
Please give details of Parent contact name / phone number, Student Name / Form and instrument(s) interested in.
Emails will usually be responded to very quickly but please allow up to 8 school days during term time. This may be longer if requests are made during holiday periods.
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