Amplify

Amplify

A youth band amplifies their sound outdoors on a stage. Four kids play electric guitar, bass, and drums, while one sings into a microphone. Colorful flags decorate the stage, with a brick building and tree in the background.

Our rock and pop programme

Amplify is our rock and pop programme for young musicians! Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced player, there’s a band waiting for you! Working in small groups and guided by experienced band leaders, you’ll explore a wide range of genres from funk and soul, to indie and blues.

Progressing through the programme, students will have the opportunity to learn the basics across a range of instruments, discover their own musical passions, and develop their own unique sound!

Spaces are limited, and will be offered dependent on demand and instrument availability!

Amplify – Emerge

Our introductory programme perfect for students in Year 3 to 6 from Merton Abbey Primary School. Held immediately after school, it’s tailored for absolute beginners! Here, you’ll learn the basics on several instruments (drums, bass/electric guitar and keyboard) and experience what it’s like to play in a band.

Years 3-6 (Merton Abbey Primary School Key Stage 2 pupils)

  • ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS – no prior experience necessary
  • Tuesdays, 3.30-4.15 pm
  • Music Centre, South Wimbledon
  • £86 per 10 week term
  • Free spaces available, thanks to The Jack Lonergan Foundation
A young girl in a red shirt speaks into a microphone, ready to amplify her voice on stage, with a blurred yellow and orange background behind her.

Amplify – Rise

Our entry-level programme designed for students between Years 5 and 9. Rise welcomes singers and those who have been learning drums, bass, guitar or piano/keyboard for under a year. Dive into new skills and repertoire, and learn the fundamentals of rock and pop band performance!

Years 5-9

  • BEGINNERS – enthusiastic singers or up to 1 year’s experience playing drums, bass, guitar or piano/keyboard
  • Tuesdays, 4.15-5.00 pm
  • Music Centre, South Wimbledon
  • £86 per 10 week term
  • Free spaces available, thanks to The Jack Lonergan Foundation
A boy playing the drums.

Amplify – Evolve

Evolve is for students in Year 5+ who enjoy singing or have been learning an instrument for 2 or more years. In this session, young musicians will explore genres and playing styles, whilst developing their band skills with likeminded players!

Year 5+

  • INTERMEDIATE – enthusiastic singers or students with 2+ years’ experience playing any instrument
  • Tuesdays, 5.00 – 5.45 pm
  • Music Centre, South Wimbledon
  • £86 per 10 week term
  • Free spaces available, thanks to The Jack Lonergan Foundation
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Amplify – Sound

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the basics on several instruments (drums, bass/electric guitar and keyboard) or play your own instrument and experience what it’s like to play in a band.

Turn up and rock out!

  • Beginner group
  • Thursdays, 4.30- 5pm
  • Soundwave, Mitcham
  • £86 per 10 week term
  • Free spaces available, thanks to The Jack Lonergan Foundation
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Amplify – Wave

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the basics on several instruments (drums, bass/electric guitar and keyboard) or play your own instrument and experience what it’s like to play in a band.

Bring the noise!

  • Beginner group
  • Thursdays, 5 – 5:30 pm
  • Soundwave, Mitcham
  • £86 per 10 week term
  • Free spaces available, thanks to The Jack Lonergan Foundation

Fully funded spaces available

Thanks to support from The Jack Lonergan Foundation, we are pleased to offer a limited number of fully funded spots to students who meet any of the following criteria:

  • In receipt of Free School Meals (excluding UIFSM) or Pupil Premium Grant funding.
  • Have an additional learning need. (e.g. on the school’s SEND register, identify as being neurodivergent, identify as being disabled).
  • Are a member of a historically under-represented community; we are particularly interested in hearing from young people of Black or Black British heritage.
  • Are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
  • Are care-experienced (currently or have previously been a Child Looked After), or are a Young Carer (someone who helps to care for a family member or other relative). 

If your child meets any of the above criteria, and would be interested in a fully funded place, please contact amplify@mmf.org.uk for more information

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