String Instruments
Violin, Viola, Cello & Classical Guitar Classes in London
Learn the violin, viola, classical guitar or cello on one of our many courses. Choose from short tasters and year long courses: click here to read our short guide to choosing a string course.
19 courses available
- Violin and viola 4B
This course is for students who have been learning for three to four years and are fluent in 1st and 3rd positions (grade 3-4). Come and study higher positions, vibrato and a variety of bow techniques. This course continues with Violin and Viola 4C next term.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 3 31st May- 4th June 2027Keeley Street
Mon 11 Jan 2027Robert PuzeyFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Violin and viola workshop
A course for those who have been playing for around 4 years. You should demonstrate confidence in the first 3 positions and show some confidence in 4th position. You should be developing a good sound quality with the bow and be able to work with a variety of bowing techniques.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 3 31st May- 4th June 2027
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Violin and viola 3B
This course is for players who have been learning violin/viola for two to three years (playing at grade 2-3 standard), take the next step to learn vibrato, positions above 1st, and improved bow control. This course continues from Violin and viola 3A last term and with 3C next term.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 3 31st May- 4th June 2027
Keeley Street
Mon 11 Jan 2027Robert PuzeyFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00 - Violin and viola 1B
Learn the basics of playing violin or viola in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for those who have been learning for at least a term.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 3 31st May- 4th June 2027
Keeley Street
Tue 12 Jan 2027Robert PuzeyFull fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 
Guitar: fingerstyle workshopFor classical guitar players, this online class will work on technique and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Spanish and popular music.Online
Tue 12 Jan 2027Tony RowdenFull fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00- Cello advanced workshop
A group cello class for those who have been playing for at least four years, and are at least Grade 5 standard. You will explore solo and ensemble repertoire, play in all clefs and in positions including thumb position. This course is offered every term.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 30st Oct 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 3 31st May-4th June 2027Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Cello workshop
Come and develop your technique and musical skills through playing ensemble and solo repertoire. This course is for students playing at Grade 4 standard at least.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 3 31st May- 4th June 2027Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Classical guitar 1BThis 2nd term of study is for players who have 3 months experience of learning classical guitar and can play and read one octave from G to G.
Keeley Street
Tue 12 Jan 2027Tony RowdenFull fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Cello 2B
If you have completed Cello 2A, or have had at least one year’s tuition (playing at grade 1 or 2 standard), explore cello technique and repertoire, including ensemble music.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 3 31st May -4th June 2027Keeley Street
Wed 13 Jan 2027Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Classical guitar: advancedFor experienced classical guitarists, this class will work on scales and arpeggios at grades 7 and 8, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and popular music.
Keeley Street
Wed 13 Jan 2027Tony RowdenFull fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Classical guitar 2BIf you have more than 1 year of experience of playing and reading for classical guitar, come and develop your technical skills, improvisation and reading notation, as you learn a repertoire of solo and ensemble music.
Keeley Street
Wed 13 Jan 2027Tony RowdenFull fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Cello 1B
Learn the basics of playing cello in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. Suitable for those who have been learning for at least a term.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 31st October 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 331st May- 4th June 2027Keeley Street
Wed 13 Jan 2027Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Classical guitar 4B
Our fourth year of study for classical guitarists. In class we will work on scales and arpeggios, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and popular music.
Keeley Street
Fri 15 Jan 2027Jeff RodriguesFull fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00 - Viola workshopFocus on technique and musicianship especially for viola: on playing on the C string, reading alto clef fluently, left-hand work and more. For viola players, and violin players who wish to add an extra string to their bow!
Keeley Street
Sun 21 Feb 2027Robert PuzeyFull fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - Violin and viola 4C
This course is for students who have been learning for three to four years and are fluent in 1st and 3rd positions (grade 3-4). Come and study higher positions, vibrato and a variety of bow techniques. This course continues with Violin and Viola workshop next term.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 3 31st May- 4th June 2027Keeley Street
Mon 12 Apr 2027Robert PuzeyFull fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
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