Instrument Lessons

We are able to offer instrument tuition at a subsidised rate. Charges for lessons are as follows:

• 30 minute lessons, £12 per lesson, £120 for a term of 10 lessons.
• 20 minute lessons, £9 a lesson, £90 for per term of 10 lessons.
• Vocal Coaching: 40 minute Lessons, £18 a lesson, £90 for a term of 5 lessons (alternating).

A reduced rate is available for all pupils in receipt of free school meals - if you are not sure if you qualify for this please do contact us by email to check: shudson@bishopshalt.school.

• 30 minute lessons, £6.50 per lesson. £65 for a term of 10 lessons.
• 20 minute lessons, £4.50 per lesson, £45 for a term of 10 lessons.
• Vocal Coaching: 40 minute Lessons, £9 a lesson, £45 for a term of 5 lessons (alternating).

Instrument Lessons Policy

Full details of the School's Instrumental Lessons Policy can be found here.

We use an app called “Involve Education” to manage some aspects of the instrument lessons. On the morning of your lesson you will receive an email reminding you of your lesson time. If you sign up to the App you are able to see all of your instrumental lessons and get Feedback/Notes from your teachers each week.

Google Classroom will still operate for all students who take instrument lessons and will still be used for some messages. If your child has lessons with us, they will have been invited to join this and we recommend that they accept this invitation.

Please note, we do not supply instruments for lessons.

If this is your first lesson at Bishopshalt School and you do not possess the instrument you wish to learn you may be able to borrow an instrument for your first lesson (please advise in advance).  Following this you will need to purchase/hire an instrument. Please speak with your peripatetic tutor to discuss the best instrument for you and the best places to purchase the instrument.  

All payments for music tuition must be made via ParentPay.  Lessons cannot be commenced without payment being made.

If you have had a lesson previously you should have the appropriate link for payment in ParentPay.  If you cannot see the payment link or are new to lessons please contact Miss Hudson who will be able to give you access to payment for these lessons.  The payment system has been set up with a default of £90 however this can be changed to reflect the amount you need to pay. 

If you have been receiving lessons and wish to terminate your tuition (at the end of the current term) please email the school as soon as possible at shudson@bishopshalt.school as we have a waiting list. If possible please can you state your reason for cancelling, so we can take any feedback into account.

Drum Lessons 

We have two tutors for drumming lessons, Mr Mangan and Mr Wright.  Both Mr Wright and Mr Mangan studied at Bishopshalt and have returned to contribute to our community by passing on their expertise in a variety of instruments.

Pupils can join our Rock Club, facilitated by Mr Mangan, on Thursday lunchtimes or Samba Club facilitated by Mr Wright on Wednesday lunchtimes.  Both clubs offer students the opportunity to play and perform together and explore new styles of music.

Woodwind Lessons 

Mr Mangan and Mr Dawson are the tutors for Woodwind instruments at Bishopshalt. They are classically trained, multi-instrumentalist with years of experience both in arranging, performing and studio work.

To sign up for lessons, please complete the form in your Year 6 transition pack and return it to us.  If you are a current Bishopshalt pupil, please contact shudson@bishopshalt.school for more details.

We currently have five timetables running for piano lessons, our most popular
instrument.  Lessons are delivered by our very experienced piano tutors:

• Mr Dawson  
• Mrs Smith  
• Mr Cadden  
• Mr Halford
• Mr Wright

Students do have the opportunity to be entered for grade exams but equally, many pupils are happy to learn to play for pleasure.

To sign up for lessons, please complete the form in your Year 6 transition pack and return it to us.  If you are a current Bishopshalt pupil, please contact shudson@bishopshalt.school for more details.

String (violin/viola/cello) lessons are with Mr Halford.  Pupils learning strings are also expected to attend the String Group which he runs at lunchtime on Tuesday.  This gives pupils a chance to practise together and to perform at events such as our annual concert Sounding Off or the Performing Arts Concert.

To sign up for lessons, please complete the form in your Year 6 transition pack and return it to us.  If you are a current Bishopshalt pupil, please contact shudson@bishopshalt.school for more details.

Our vocal coaching sessions are delivered by Mr Turner. Mr Turner has a wealth of experience in musical theatre and can also accompany on the piano. He studied at Bishopshalt and continues to contribute to our community by passing on his
knowledge.

Pupils can also join the choir (facilitated by Mr Turner at lunchtimes) and can choose to participate in Voice in a Million and our BODS show held in July.

To sign up for lessons, please complete the form in your Year 6 transition pack and return it to us.  If you are a current Bishopshalt pupil, please contact shudson@bishopshalt.school for more details.

Guitar lessons are held in the Music Block practice rooms by Mr Mangan and Mr Halford who is a classically trained, multi-instrumentalist with years of experience both in arranging, performing and studio work. They also studied at Bishopshalt and
continue to contribute to our community by passing on their expertise in a variety of instruments including the drums, guitar, flute, strings and saxophone.

Pupils can join our lunchtime Rock Club and Guitar Group, facilitated by Mr Mangan, where they have the opportunity to play and perform together.

To sign up for lessons, please complete the form in your Year 6 transition pack and return it to us.  If you are a current Bishopshalt pupil, please contact shudson@bishopshalt.school for more details.