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.
- Classical guitar taster
Course start date: Sat 18 Jul 2026Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony RowdenEnjoy this introduction to playing classical guitar. Please bring a nylon-strung guitar.Full fee £29.00 Senior fee £29.00 Concession £29.00 - Violin and viola 3ACourse start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyThis 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 with Violin and viola 3B next term.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 3 31st May- 4th June 2027Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £160.00 - Violin and viola workshopCourse start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyA 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 4A Course start date: Mon 14 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyThis 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 4B next term.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 3 31st May- 4th June 2027Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Violin and viola 1ACourse start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Robert PuzeyLearn the basics of playing violin or viola in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. For complete beginners. Continues to Violin and viola 1B next term.
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 - Classical guitar 1A Course start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony RowdenEnjoy learning to play guitar in the classical/Spanish style, and read notation, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. This study requires you to play a nylon strung guitar.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Guitar: fingerstyle workshop Course start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tony RowdenFor classical guitar players, this online class will work on technique and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Spanish and popular music.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Cello advanced workshop Course start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Una BirtchnellA 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 £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Cello workshop Course start date: Tue 15 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Una BirtchnellCome 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 £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Classical guitar: advanced Course start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony RowdenFor experienced classical guitar players, you will work on scales and arpeggios at grades 6, 7 & 8, and learn to play fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin/Spanish and contemporary music.
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Classical guitar 2A Course start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tony RowdenIf you have studied playing and reading for Spanish classical guitar for a year, join this course to develop your technical skills as you learn repertoire of solo and ensemble guitar music.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00 - Cello 2A Course start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
If you have completed Cello level 1 or have had at least one year’s tuition (playing at around grade 1 standard), come and explore cello technique and repertoire, including ensemble music. We welcome players who are returning to the cello after a break. Continues to Cello 2B next term.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 3 31st May -4th June 2027Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Cello 1A Course start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Learn the basics of playing this warm and mellow instrument in a friendly environment, using a range of fun music. For complete beginners. Continues to Cello 1B next term.
Break weeks
Term 1 26th - 30th Oct 2026
Term 2 No scheduled break week
Term 3 31st May -4th June 2027Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Classical guitar 3A Course start date: Fri 18 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jeff RodriguesFor graduates of the level 2 course and other experienced players of Spanish classical guitar. This class will work on scales and arpeggios at grades 4 and 5, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and popular music.Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00 - Classical guitar 4ACourse start date: Fri 18 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Jeff RodriguesFor graduates of the level 3 course and other experienced players of Spanish classical guitar. This class will work on scales and arpeggios at grades 4 and 5, and fingerstyle versions of Baroque, Latin and popular music.
Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
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