Amplify – MMF’s new Rock & Pop Programme
Get ready for Amplify, our brand new music 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 dependant 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
£81 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
£81 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’
Years 5-11
Tuesdays, 5.00 – 5.45 pm
INTERMEDIATE – students with 1-3 years’ experience playing any instrument (or more if under Year 9)
£81 per 10 week term
Evolve is for students in Years 5 to 11 who have been learning an instrument for 1-3 years. In this session, young musicians will explore genres and playing styles, whilst developing their band skills with likeminded players!
Amplify – ‘Headline’
Years 9-13
Tuesdays, 5.45 – 6.30 pm
ADVANCED – students with 3+ years’ experience playing any instrument
£81 per 10 week term
Step into the spotlight with Headline, our senior group, for musicians in Years 9 to 13 who have been learning an instrument for 3 years or more. Under the guidance of our band leaders, you’ll shape your own distinct sound, taking charge of your musical journey by selecting material and making artistic decisions.
