University College School

Individual lessons can be arranged at School on any of the following:

Piano
Harp
Trumpet
Classical Guitar
Organ
Flute
Horn
Electric Guitar
Violin
Oboe
Trombone
Bass Guitar
Viola
Clarinet
Tuba
Jazz Techniques
Cello
Saxophone
Percussion/Drums
Singing
Double Bass
Bassoon
Bagpipes
Theory
Drum Kit
Aural Training Composition*
Jazz Double Bass

*Lower Remove and above

Lessons are arranged at mutually convenient times to suit pupils.  These are usually on a rota basis throughout the day, including before school, lunchtime and after school, where this is agreeable.  It should be noted that this sometimes necessitates missing another school lesson, but if this has to be, a change will be made each week and great care is taken to ensure that work does not suffer.

There are ensemble classes for which usually NO charge is made and which any pupil regardless of whether or not he/she has lessons at UCS, may join.

Most music lessons last for 35 minutes and from September 2009 the fee for ten such private lessons will be £199.  The instrumental teachers are self-employed, independent professional teachers and will invoice you direct before the start of term for the forthcoming term’s lessons.  Payment must be made upon receipt of invoice.  Lessons may be terminated if fees are not received within 14 days of being invoiced.  On average, each pupil should receive 30 lessons during the school year, although because of the unequal length of the terms, they may be unevenly distributed through the academic year. A term's written notice, or payment in lieu, is required to stop lessons.  This must be sent to the teacher concerned, with a copy to the Director of Music.  Full details of the terms and conditions of tuition appear on each invoice and a copy can be provided upon request. From time to time the school may be prepared to provide free or subsidised lessons on certain instruments, for suitable candidates.

Tuition can start at any time, but it is a great help to know at or before the start of term of a pupil's wish to learn an instrument.  In some cases an instrument can be borrowed from the Music Department for an initial period, for which a small charge may be made and for which parents assume responsibility for adequate insurance.

If you would like your son/daughter to start music lessons here, please complete and return the form below to Mrs Carol Goldblatt, Music Administrator, at the School, telephone 020 7433 2315.  If your son/daughter is already engaged on a course of lessons, it is not necessary to repeat a request.  Mr Bradbury, Director of Music, is pleased to discuss matters with parents or pupils at any time and can be contacted by letter or telephone at school during term time on 020 7433 2314.  It would be helpful to know if your son/daughter has had any previous tuition, and if so, to what level.