Why Learn an Instrument?

Learning an instrument can help students build confidence, resilience, creativity and self-discipline. It also provides opportunities to make new friendships, perform in public and become involved in the vibrant musical life of Gosforth Academy through concerts, ensembles and productions.

Instrument Teachers and Fees

Please find details below of the specialist visiting instrumental teachers currently offering tuition at Gosforth Academy.

 

Woodwind and Bass Guitar

Alex Saxon provides lessons for flute, clarinet, saxophone and bass guitar.

Individual lessons are £17.50 for 30 minutes

For more information on Mr Saxon, please see his website: https://alexsaxonmusic.co.uk/

 

Piano and Cello

Dr Mark Carroll provides lessons on piano and cello.

Individual lessons are £19.50 for 30 minutes or £14.55 for 20 minutes.

 

Guitar

Edward Box provides lesson for electric and acoustic guitar.

Individual lessons cost £19 for 30 minutes.

For more information on Mr Box, please see his website. https://www.edwardbox.com/index.php

 

Brass

Tom Rushton provides lessons for trumpet, trombone, tenor horn and euphonium.

Individual lessons cost £17.50 for 30 minutes or £11.50 for 20 minutes

 

Singing

Matti Imarhiagbe provides singing lessons for all voices.

Individual lessons cost £22.50 for 30 minutes.

 

Drums

Paul Wight provides drum lessons through the NEMCO music agency.

Individual lessons cost £19.10 for 30 minutes or £14.15 for 20 minutes. Paired lessons are available at £11.50 for 30 minutes or £8.70 for 20 minutes. NEMCO also charge a £12 registration fee.

For more information, please see the NEMCO website: https://www.nemco.org.uk/

 

Strings

Jo Montgomery provides violin, viola and beginner cello lessons through the NEMCO music agency.

Individual lessons cost £19.10 for 30 minutes or £14.15 for 20 minutes. Paired lessons are available at £11.50 for 30 minutes or £8.70 for 20 minutes. NEMCO also charge a £12 registration fee.

For more information, please see the NEMCO website: https://www.nemco.org.uk/

 

How to Access Tuition

If you would like your child to access any of these lessons, please complete the sign-up form HERE or scan the QR code below.

The instrumental teacher will then contact you to discuss your requirements, arrange suitable lesson times and to arrange payment.