Amplify – Rock & Pop Programme
Amplify is our rock & 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’
Years 3-6 (Merton Abbey Primary School Key Stage 2 pupils)
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS – no prior experience necessary
Tuesdays, 3.30-4.15 pm
£86* per 10 week term
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!
Amplify – ‘Rise’
Years 5-9
BEGINNERS – up to 1 year’s experience playing drums, bass, guitar or piano/keyboard
Tuesdays, 4.15-5.00 pm
£86* per 10 week term
Our entry-level programme designed for students between Years 5 and 9. Rise welcomes all beginners 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!
Amplify – ‘Evolve’
Year 5+
Tuesdays, 5.00 – 5.45 pm
INTERMEDIATE – students with 2+ years’ experience playing any instrument
£86* per 10 week term
Evolve is for students in Year 5+ who 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!
- * = 2025-2026 fees
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
