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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.

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  1. Violin and viola 4B
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 12 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Robert Puzey

    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 week 17th Feb 2026

    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  2. Violin and viola 2B
    Course start date:  Mon 12 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Robert Puzey
    A course for those who have been playing violin/viola for about a year, know the D major scale finger pattern and basic music notation. Learn classical and jazzy music in a friendly class. Continues from Violin and viola 2A last term and with Violin and viola 2C next term.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  3. Violin and viola 3B
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 12 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Robert Puzey
    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.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  4. Violin and viola 1B
    Course start date:  Tue 13 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Hristo Dunev

    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   27th - 31st Oct 2025
    Term 2  16th - 20th Feb 2026
    Term 3   25th - 29th May 2026

    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £139.00
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  5. Classical guitar 1C
    Evening
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    Course start date:  Tue 13 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Tony Rowden
    Continue to learn classical style and guitar technique in this 3rd term of beginners' study. Improve your music reading and understanding of guitar tablature.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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  6. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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  7. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  8. Violin and viola workshop
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 13 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Robert Puzey

    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 week 25th - 29th May 2026

    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  9. Cello advanced workshop
    Evening
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    Course start date:  Tue 13 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Una Birtchnell

    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   27th - 31st Oct 2025
    Term 2  16th - 20th Feb 2026
    Term 3   25th - 29th May 2026

    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  10. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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  11. Cello 2B
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 14 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Polly Hewett

    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 week 18th Feb 2026

    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  12. Classical guitar 1B
    Evening
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    Course start date:  Wed 14 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Tony Rowden
    This 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.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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  13. Cello 1B
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 14 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Polly Hewett

    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   27th - 31st Oct 2025
    Term 2  16th - 20th Feb 2026
    Term 3   25th - 29th May 2026

    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £139.00
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  14. Classical guitar 2B
    Course start date:  Fri 16 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jeff Rodrigues
    If 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.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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  15. Classical guitar 3B
    Evening
    Course start date:  Fri 16 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Jeff Rodrigues
    We continue this 3rd year of study for classical guitarists. In class we will work on scales and arpeggios, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and popular music.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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