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Wind Instruments - Courses & Classes in London

Learn the flute, clarinet, recorder on our short and year long courses. Courses range from complete beginners up to advanced level. Classes run in the evenings, on weekends and weekdays: click here to read our guide to choosing instrumental courses.

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  1. Recorders: return to playing
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    Course start date:  Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Layil Barr

    If you already know the fingering for C to G (or F to C), can read music and play in tune and time, this course will develop your technique and musicianship further. Please bring your own instrument(s). The class is for all recorder types (descant, treble, tenor and bass).

    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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  2. Clarinet advanced workshop
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  George Sleightholme

    This course is for students who have a minimum of five years' experience on clarinet (playing at grade 6 standard or above), come and work on both technique and solo repertoire and enjoy some group playing. 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 £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £181.00
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  3. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00
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  4. Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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  5. Recorders 2C
    Course start date:  Wed 22 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Caoimhe de Paor

    A course for recorder players to develop technique further, explore repertoire, and learn how to play both solo and in ensemble. Suitable for those with at least one year's playing experience, and confident in music-reading.

    Break weeks
    Term 1   27th - 31st Oct 2025
    Term 2  16th - 20th Feb 2026
    Term 3   25th - 29th May 2026

    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00
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  6. Clarinet repertoire workshop
    Evening
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    Course start date:  Wed 22 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  George Sleightholme

    This course is for students who have a minimum of four years' experience on clarinet (playing at grade 5 standard or above), come and work on both technique and solo repertoire and enjoy some group playing. 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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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  7. Clarinet 2C
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 22 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  George Sleightholme

    This course is for students who have played Bb clarinet for at least a year. Come and improve your technique and performance skills, and explore a variety of styles and repertoire.

    Break weeks
    Term 1   27th - 31st Oct 2025
    Term 2  16th - 20th Feb 2026
    Term 3   25th - 29th May 2026

    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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  8. Flute 1C
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    Course start date:  Thu 23 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pamela Pecko Smith

    Beginners can continue to enjoy learning to play the flute in a supportive, friendly atmosphere. Develop embouchure, instrumental sound, listening skills and music reading.

    Break weeks
    Term 1   27th - 31st Oct 2025
    Term 2  16th - 20th Feb 2026
    Term 3   25th - 29th May 2026

    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £153.00
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  9. Flute: intermediate
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 23 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pamela Pecko Smith

    This course is for flautists with at least three years’ experience, or grade 3-5 standard, to advance their solo and ensemble playing in a variety of musical styles. Develop your instrumental technique, tone and musicianship in a creative and supportive environment.

    Break weeks
    Term 1   27th - 31st Oct 2025
    Term 2  16th - 20th Feb 2026
    Term 3   25th - 29th May 2026

    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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  10. Flute 2C
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 23 Apr 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pamela Pecko Smith

    Develop a range of technical skills on the flute in this intermediate-level course: technique, sight reading plus playing solo and ensemble repertoire with your teacher in a group class. You should have one to two years' experience and play at grade 2 to 3 standard.

    Break weeks
    Term 1   27th - 31st Oct 2025
    Term 2  16th - 20th Feb 2026
    Term 3   25th - 29th May 2026

    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £153.00
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  11. Clarinet 2A
    Course start date:  Mon 14 Sep 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This course is for students who have played Bb clarinet for at least a year. Come and improve your technique and performance skills, and explore a variety of styles and repertoire. Continues to Clarinet 2B 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
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  12. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
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  13. Clarinet 3A
    Course start date:  Wed 16 Sep 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    This course is for students who have played Bb clarinet for at least 2 years. Come and improve your technique and performance skills, and explore a variety of styles and repertoire.

    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
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  14. Recorders 2A
    Course start date:  Wed 16 Sep 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Caoimhe de Paor

    A course for recorder players to develop technique further, explore repertoire, and learn how to play both solo and in ensemble. Suitable for those with at least one year's playing experience, and confident in music-reading.

    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 £183.00 Concession £160.00
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  15. Flute: advanced
    Course start date:  Thu 17 Sep 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Pamela Pecko Smith

    This  course is for flautists with at least 5 years training, or Grade 5+ standard, to advance their solo and ensemble playing in a variety of musical styles.

    Break weeks
    Term 1   26th - 30th Oct 2026
    Term 2  No scheduled break week
    Term 3   30th May- 4th June  2027

    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £160.00
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