A space where creativity, collaboration and confidence grow in equal measure. Music is an essential part of life here, enriching our community through performance, shared experiences and the joy of discovery.
Instrumental and Vocal Lessons
Many of our students choose to take individual or small group lessons, and they have regular opportunities to perform in concerts, assemblies and school events throughout the year.
We offer tuition on a wide range of instruments — from strings, woodwind and brass, to percussion, piano and voice. If your child isn’t sure which instrument to begin with, we’re happy to arrange a free taster lesson to help them find the one that feels right.
Once lessons begin, students usually have one lesson each week, typically 35 minutes long. For our younger learners in the Junior School, 20-minute lessons are also available as a gentle introduction to instrumental learning.
Lessons Offered
Teacher
Instrument
35 Minute Lesson
(2026-7)
20 Minute Lesson
(2026-7)
Justin Thurgur
Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn & Other Brass, Piano
£28.45
£16.26
Emma Fowler
Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute
£28.45
£16.26
Gemma Risden
Singing
£28.45
£16.26
Sharon Eckman
Singing
£28.45
£16.26
Fiona Clark
Singing
£28.45
£16.26
Helen Lord
Piano, Violin, Music Theory
£28.45
£16.26
Jonny Pilcher
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Music Tech Composition
£28.45
£16.26
Ben Smith
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
£28.45
£16.26
Toby Turton
Cello
£28.45
£16.26
Rachael Moorhead
Piano
£27.62
£15.78
Steve Howard
Drums
£27.50
£15.50
Simon Treasure
Drums
£28.45
£16.26
If you are unsure as to which instrument you’d like to learn we can offer a free taster lesson to help you decide. Once you’ve chosen, you get one lesson a week. These are mostly 35 minutes long, though you can also opt for 20-minute lessons (generally intended for Junior School pupils).
If you’d like to take up an instrument, please click on the link below to complete a short form.
Ahead of completing the form, please read the Instrumental Music Tuition Terms and Conditions.
[child-name] will be eligible for entry at any of the below points:
Nursery
Half Monte in [entry-year]
Top Monte in [entry-year]
Children can join the Nursery from the term they turn 3. As part of our School, the St Chris Nursery operates during term-time and we have a range of different sessions available for families:
In the Junior School, we welcome new students throughout the year from the ages of 5 to 11 years old. The main entry points in the Junior School are Reception, Year 3 and Year 5 and our admissions process can be found below:
Students can join the Senior School from Years 7 to Year 10 (ages 11 to 15). The main entry points are Year 7 and Year 9. View our admissions process below:
Students can join the Sixth Form in Year 12 (ages 16-17) and applications are encouraged by November in the year previous to enrolment to ensure subject availability:
