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Beginner Groups

Group beginner lessons at MMC
From September 2025 we are offering group beginner lessons for both adults and children in recorder, orchestral strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass), ukulele, guitar, flute, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone.

I’m interested. Do I need to have studied music before?
No - we will go right from the very beginning.
Adult and children are taught separately by professional freelance musicians.

What do I do about an instrument?
We can help you source an instrument.

How much does it cost?
The MMC registration fee is £80 for adults and £40 for under 18s per term, which typically lasts for 10 weeks.

Sounds good. How do I sign up?
Register your interest for a start in September. Group beginner lessons are for new members only, or for children who have attended just musicianship classes before. Contact info@maccmusiccentre.co.uk for more details. Once Autumn term registrations are open (mid-to-late August) you can sign up directly on the registration form.

Please note:
Lessons will only run if there are sufficient numbers (minimum 3 adults or 4 children). We will confirm at the end of August whether the group will run in September. If there are just a couple of people interested we could run the group from January subject to further interest.

Orchestral strings will learn all together in one group. 

If you would rather learn as an individual we can put you in touch with one of our tutors. Individual lessons are a private arrangement between the learner and the tutor and are not included in the MMC registration. You do not need to be an MMC member to access individual tuition.

  • Beginner Clarinet (adults)

    Beginner Group

    Come and start learning clarinet in a small group.

    • Tutor: Emily Revill
    • Time: 10:30 am
    • Venue: A10

  • Beginner Guitar

    Beginner Group

    Start learning guitar alongside others with a dynamic tutor. Bringing your own guitar is strongly recommended although there may be one or two available to borrow. This group will focus on new beginners but will adapt to meet the needs of those who attend. All ages - recommended year 4 and up (7+).

    • Tutor: Tim Sparks
    • Time: 10:00 am
    • Venue: A12

  • Beginner Orchestral Strings (adults)

    Beginner Group

    Come and start learning an orchestral stringed instrument in a group setting. Choose from violin, viola, cello or double bass. These groups will only run with a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 15. They are open to new MMC members only, unless the member is a child who has spent a year doing musicianship.

    • Tutor: Jayne Walker-Delargy
    • Time: 9:00 am
    • Venue: A13

  • Beginner Recorders (under 18s)

    Beginner Group, Under 18 only

    Come and start learning recorder in a small group. Open to both under 18s and adults but new MMC members only, unless it is a child who has already attended a year of musicianship. There will be a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 per group. Under 18s and adults will be taught separately. Groups will only run if the minimum number is reached so encourage a friend to sign up. Register your interest and we will let you know whether the group will start running in September or be deferred until a later term.

    • Tutor: Emily Revill
    • Time: 10:00 am
    • Venue: A10

  • Beginner Saxophone (adults)

    Beginner Group

    Come and start learning clarinet or saxophone in a small group. Open to both under 18s and adults but new MMC members only, unless it is a child who has already attended a year of musicianship. There will be a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 per group. Under 18s and adults will be taught separately. Groups will only run if the minimum number is reached so encourage a friend to sign up. Register your interest and we will let you know whether the group will start running in September or be deferred until a later term.

    • Tutor: Sarah Austen
    • Time: 9:30 am
    • Venue: Library

  • Beginner Saxophone / Clarinet (under 18s)

    Beginner Group, Under 18 only

    Come and start learning clarinet, or saxophone. Open to both under 18s and adults but new MMC members only, unless it is a child who has already attended a year of musicianship. There will be a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 per group. Under 18s and adults will be taught separately. Groups will only run if the minimum number is reached so encourage a friend to sign up. Register your interest and we will let you know whether the group will start running in September or be deferred until a later term.

    • Tutor: Sarah Austen
    • Time: 9:00 am
    • Venue: Library

  • Grade 1 Musicianship and Theory

    Beginner Group, Under 18 only

    A dynamic, movement-based class where children are led through musical learning with games, songs and engaging activities. The material covered will prepare participants for a Grade One assessment in Music Theory.

    • Tutor: Martha Williams
    • Time: 11:00 am
    • Venue: A3

  • Music for Under 7s

    Beginner Group, Under 18 only

    Suitable for children aged 3-7, this Early Years class will inspire musical imagination and provide an ideal foundation for a musical future. The group may be divided into two shorter sessions depending on sign-ups.

    • Tutor: Martha Williams
    • Time: 9:00 am
    • Venue: A3