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Beginner Groups

Starting each September, 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.
Adult and children are taught separately by professional freelance musicians.

I’m interested. Do I need to have studied music before?
No - we will start right from the very beginning.

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?
Group beginner lessons are for new members only, or for children who have attended just musicianship classes before. Contact info@maccmusiccentre.org.uk for more details and to express your interest. Once term registrations are open you can sign up directly on the registration form.

Not sure which instrument to play? Have a look at our Instrument Introduction Videos!

Please note:
Lessons will only run if there are sufficient numbers (minimum 3 adults or 4 children). We will confirm at before each term whether a group will run. If there are just a couple of people interested we could run the group in the next term, 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 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: Studio 9

  • 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: Studio 6

  • 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

  • Music for Majors (age 6-7)

    Beginner Group, Under 18 only

    Music for Majors (ages 6-7) introduces the fundamentals of music making through movement and voice. It is intended to provide children with a firm foundation before starting formal instrumental lessons. It is recommended that children attend this class for at least a year before joining a beginner instrumental group lesson. [Group may be combined with Music for Minors]

    • Tutor: Ell Newcombe
    • Time: 10:30 am
    • Venue: Studio 4

  • Music for Minors (age 4-5)

    Beginner Group, Under 18 only

    Music for Minors (ages 4-5) introduces the fundamentals of music making through movement and voice. It is intended to provide children with a firm foundation before starting formal instrumental lessons. It is recommended that children attend this class for at least a year before joining a beginner instrumental group lesson. [Group may be combined with Music for Majors]

    • Tutor: Ell Newcombe
    • Time: 10:00 am
    • Venue: Studio 4