Schools: Instrumental and Vocal Tuition

Instrumental & Vocal Tuition

From whole class to group lessons to individual one to one tuition, schools can access specialist instrumental and vocal teaching which best meets the needs of their pupils.

Lancashire Music Service is the main provider of instrumental and vocal tuition in schools across the county. School with a Service Level Agreement (SLA) also have access to instruments and online classroom music resources via Charanga Musical School.

We offer pupils the chance to learn woodwind, brass, strings, guitar, ukulele, singing, percussion, drums, keyboard and piano* with our experienced and inspiring teachers and we can lead ensembles in your school. Piano individual lesson only.

The easiest way to buy in tuition and ensemble leadership is through a Service Level Agreement (SLA).

The SLA includes loan and maintenance of instruments and free access to Charanga resources, for schools who buy in for 34 weeks. You can find terms and conditions in our Schools Brochure.

What you need to provide:

•  A suitable space
•  A designated contact person for the visiting teacher(s)
•  Internet access
•  Appropriate storage space for instruments
•  Music stands (if required)

You can also arrange tuition in school through our Parental
Direct Payment Scheme (PDP)

• PDP can be used for small group and individual tuition
•  Invoices go directly to parents
• Commitment to one term at a time
• Lessons can be cancelled at the end of a full term with 6
  weeks advance notice in writing
• Students provide their own instrument (rental available if
  required)
• Schools provide space and support for visiting teachers and
  assist with communication to parents
• Tuition may be cancelled by LMS with half a terms notice if
  group numbers become non-viable
• Online lessons available

Cost: (per teacher, per visit)

Small Group (34 weeks) 23 – 24

1-3 hours  (£37.00 p/h)

3 hours +  (34.60 p/h)

Small Group (34 weeks) 24 -25

1-3 hours  (£39.00 p/h)

3 hours +  (37.00 p/h)

Ensemble (10 – 20 students)

£38.00 p/h

PDP Scheme (per student) Including online 23 – 24

Group (max 4 students) – £8.20 p/lesson

20 minute individual – £13.00 p/lesson

30 minute individual – £15.00 p/lesson

PDP Scheme (per student) Including online 24 – 25

Group (max 4 students) – £9.00 p/lesson

20 minute individual – £14.00 p/lesson

30 minute individual – £16.00 p/lesson

Schools have different ways of covering tuition costs:

• Charging full or part of the cost on the parents.
• Using Pupil Premium.
• Fundraising from PTA or concerts, events etc.