Starter for Ten

Get a taste for how Classroom Instrumental Learning can complement your school music provision with one of our shorter and accessible programmes.

Our fully inclusive programmes give children the opportunity to learn an instrument in their classroom environment, developing confidence and self-esteem whilst supporting curriculum learning – supported by the National Plan for Music Education and the Model Music Curriculum.

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A typical project includes:

• Musicianship and instrumental skills
  The interrelated dimensions of music such as beat, rhythm, tempo, pitch and dynamics are introduced to and explored with children through songs, rhythm games and instrumental learning.
• Introduction to musical instruments
  Accessible types of instruments are used as a doorway into exploring the world of instrumental learning.  
• Confidence and self-esteem
  Pupils are taught within a normal classroom setting, encouraging the growth of self-confidence as they learn alongside each other and their teachers. Performances are arranged to give parents the opportunity to share in children's successes.
• Specialist teaching staff
  All programmes are delivered by a specialist music teacher
• Consultancy
  Schools that book Classroom Instrumental Learning can access 2 hours of consultancy time to review curriculum music.

A choice of instruments

We have a variety of programmes that schools can choose from, all designed to achieve recognisable musical outcomes in the short period of 10 lessons. These options are subject to availability of instruments and teachers, and schools may be offered an alternative if their preferences can't be met.

• Bamboo Tamboo
  A Trinidadian percussion instrument that's ideal for whole classes to perform multiple rhythmic parts together. 
• Junk Percussion
  Explore mutli-rhythmic playing using bins, buckets, brush handles and more. A perfect programme to get energtic grooves going in your classrooms. 
• Steel Pans
  The iconic sound of the Carribbean, this tuned percussion programme allows for classes to perform chords, melodies and sing.
• Toots
  A plastic flute that's light and easy to make an initial sound on. An ideal instrument to introduce the world of woodwind to pupils. 
• pBone
  Aimed at KS2, these plastic trombones are light and easy to make an initial sound on. An ideal instrument to introduce the world of brass to pupils.
• Ready to Rock
  Targetted at Y5 and 6, this programme allows whole classes to rock out using guitars, keyboards. percussion and singing.

Book for your school

Schools are encouraged to contact us if they wish to book a programme using the button link below.