Soundwave, Mitcham

Soundwave, Mitcham

A DJ console with a hand operating it, overlaid with the word SOUNDWAVE in bold text and an audio equalizer graphic above the letters. The dark, blurred background evokes the vibrant energy of top Music Centres.

Soundwave, The Ark, Sherwood School, Abbots Road,
Mitcham, CR4 1JS

Beatboxing | Music Tech | Music Production | DJ Skills | Amplify Rock & Pop Bands | Ukulele Classes | Instrumental Lessons

Soundwave brings high-energy music sessions to Mitcham after school on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, offering a mix of music technology classes, instrumental lessons and ukulele groups. It’s perfect for young people who want to explore music in creative ways – from writing and recording their own tracks to learning an instrument or playing in a band in a fun, inclusive environment. No experience needed – just enthusiasm!

Timetable

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays after school

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays after school

Sign up for instrumental lessons here

Fridays (term time): 3:30 – 4:30pm

Learn to create music using digital software from our resident tutor Ben. This course involves a mixture of production, song creation and DJing techniques.

Sign-up includes a full Soundtrap licence that can be used to access your projects from home.

Free spaces available for eligible pupils via The Jack Lonergan Foundation, see elsewhere on this page for more information.

Sign-up for Beginner Music Tech here

Fridays (term time): 4:30 – 5:30pm

Some experience of music theory or DJ/production software needed.

Develop your skills by learning sequencing & mixing techniques to take your projects to the next level. Sign-up includes a full Soundtrap licence that can be used to access your projects from home.

Free spaces available for eligible pupils via The Jack Lonergan Foundation, see elsewhere on this page for more information.

Sign up for Intermediate Music Tech Class here

Fridays (term time): 5:30 – 6:30pm

For those with experience of DJ and production software.

Develop your skills by learning advanced sequencing & mixing techniques to take your projects to the next level. Sign-up includes a full Soundtrap licence that can be used to access your projects from home.

Free spaces available for eligible pupils via The Jack Lonergan Foundation, see elsewhere on this page for more information.

Sign up for Advanced Music Production here

Beginners/up to 1 year’s experience playing drums, bass, guitar or piano/keyboard.

Our entry-level programme designed for students between Years 3-6. These bands (which are both at the same level) welcomes all beginners or those who have been learning drums, bass, guitar or piano/keyboard for under a year as well as singers. Dive into new skills and repertoire, and learn the fundamentals of rock and pop band performance!

Thursdays after school

Group A: 4.30 – 5.00pm

Group B: 5.00-5.30pm

Sign up for Amplify Rock & Pop Band A here.

Sign up for Amplify Rock & Pop Band B here.

Fridays from 5:30pm, term-time

Hone the skills you need to be the next superstar DJ or Music Producer in one-to-one or small group lessons with an expert tutor.

Sign up for DJ & Music Production lessons here

Fridays, 3:30 – 4:00pm

Learn to play the ukulele in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with Igor. Instruments available on site or bring your own! Free spaces available for eligible pupils via The Jack Lonergan Foundation, see elsewhere on this page for more information.

Tuesdays, 4:15pm – free class, limited spaces.

Learn to beatbox with artist, Alex Hardie at Soundwave, in partnership with The Jack Lonergan Foundation.

Sign up here

Free spaces available

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

  • Is in receipt of Free School Meals (excluding UIFSM) or Pupil Premium Grant funding.
  • Has an additional learning need. (e.g. on the school’s SEND register, identify as being neurodivergent, identify as being disabled).
  • Is a member of a historically under-represented community; we are particularly interested in hearing from young people of Black or Black British heritage.
  • Is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
  • Is care-experienced (currently or has previously been a Child Looked After), or is 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 musiccentres@mmf.org.uk for more information.

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