Music Centres

Music Centres

Moving music forward since 1991

We run Music Centres in South Wimbledon, Mitcham, Morden and Wimbledon Village where children and young people from the local area can develop their skills, meet new friends and enjoy making music together.

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South Wimbledon

Our flagship Music Centre based at Merton Abbey Primary School and St John’s Church next door.

Join our bands, ensembles, orchestras, groups and choirs from our wonderful South Wimbledon venue. We also teach one-to-one lessons on all instruments.

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday evenings and Saturdays. For children and young people aged 7 – 19. Adult instrumental lessons also available.

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Wimbledon College Saturday Music School

Our Saturday Music School at Wimbledon College is a vibrant hub for young musicians of all ages and abilities. It offers a lively mix of individual lessons and group classes in a friendly and inspiring environment as well as our popular Step Into Music programme of group classes for 2-8 year olds. Whether students are just starting out or working towards advanced grades, this Saturday School nurtures musical talent and builds confidence through the joy of making music.

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Soundwave – Mitcham

Music Production, DJing, beatboxing, rock & pop bands, as well as instrumental and singing lessons.

Soundwave is all about creating, experimenting with, and performing the music you love. We offer music production, DJing, beatboxing, rock and pop bands, as well as instrumental and singing lessons, giving young people the chance to develop their skills in a hands-on, creative environment. Whether you want to make beats, master your instrument, or take to the stage with a band, Soundwave helps you explore your sound and share it with others.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays after school, The Ark, Sherwood School, CR4

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Crown Lane Percussion, Morden

Drum kit and percussion lessons for all ages and abilities.

One-to-one, paired and small group drum kit and world percussion lessons from our team of specialist tutors, right in the heart of Morden.

Monday to Thursday after school. For children and young people aged 6-18.

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Online Music Theory Classes

Weekly classes to untangle the wonderful world of music theory.

Did you know that Grade 5 Theory is required before entering performance exams at Grade 6 and above? Join our classes for Grades 1-5 on Tuesdays after school via Zoom.

Included in full Music Centre membership, or available separately for £51 per term.

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Instrumental Lessons

One-to-one instrumental lessons for children and young people.

Learn to sing or play piano, guitar, drum kit & percussion, violin, viola, cello, flute, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, recorder, trumpet, cornet, French horn or trombone. Instrumental lessons after school or on Saturdays in South Wimbledon.

Ensembles, Groups, Choirs & Lessons Fees

Full Membership

£103 – £118 per term

Music Centre is membership-based and charged by the academic term. Membership costs £103 per term (10 weeks) for the first two groups or £118 per term for 3+ groups. A 20% discount is offered for each additional sibling. Music Centre members have access to all* of our classes and groups, including Music Theory online lessons included free. For more information contact us.

*Subject to instrument, ability and availability.

Music Theory

£51 per term

Our online Music Theory classes are 30-minute sessions, perfect for developing your child’s musical understanding. These classes are included as part of a Full Membership or are available on their own for just £51 per term.