Group Sessions

Music Lessons

Experience the dynamic energy of group music lessons at HCM Music Academy. Perfect for young beginners, our group sessions are designed to be inclusive, engaging and supportive.

A Collaborative Learning Environment

Our group sessions foster a sense of community where students learn alongside peers. Each lesson is structured to ensure that every participant feels comfortable, valued and involved, without anyone being singled out. Using headphones and state-of-the-art equipment, we create a focused environment where each student can progress at their own pace.

How Group Sessions Work

During our group lessons, students work on both individual and ensemble pieces under the guidance of experienced tutors. Headphones allow each student to hear themselves clearly, enhancing focus while still benefiting from group interaction. When appropriate, students can remove their headphones to play together, fostering collaboration and engaging in discussions. This flexible approach ensures personalised attention within a collaborative setting, making the learning experience both effective and enjoyable.

The Benefits of Group Learning

Group lessons at HCM offer numerous benefits, including:

Building confidence in a supportive setting
Developing teamwork and collaboration skills
Encouraging motivation through peer interaction
Providing opportunities for ensemble performances

What to Expect

Expect a welcoming atmosphere where learning is fun and progress is celebrated. Our group sessions are structured but relaxed with a focus on making music an enjoyable and rewarding experience for everyone. Lessons are designed with a flexible approach to be accommodating for all learning styles, whether students want to study an exam syllabus or simply learn for fun.

Ready to Join?

If your child is interested in joining our group sessions, we’d love to hear from you! Contact us today to find out more and book their first lesson.

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You can contact our friendly team who will be able to help with any questions.

Sometimes you’ll want to give up the guitar. You’ll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you’re gonna be rewarded

Jimi Hendrix

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Meet some of our tutors at HCM

As well as being experts in education, our teachers play an active and successful role as professionals in today’s music business.

Bass Guitar, Guitar

Chris Hanby

Chris Hanby is a seasoned guitarist, bassist, educator, and performer with over 30 years of experience in both live performance and teaching. An alumnus of The Guitar Institute and Basstech, Chris began his teaching career in 2003 and has since taught at several esteemed institutions.

Jasmine Adrian-Dawson

Jasmine is a vocal coach with over a decade of performance experience across the UK and Europe.

Rosie Canham

Rosie began learning piano at the age of nine, progressing through classical training and achieving merits and distinctions across the grades. In addition to the piano, she enjoys playing a variety of recorders, including sopranino, descant, treble, and tenor. While she has a particular fondness for composers like Einaudi and Debussy, she also loves exploring contemporary music.

George Petrie

George is a pianist, violinist, and experienced music educator with a strong background in both classical and contemporary music. He has been teaching privately for several years, helping students develop their technical skills and musical confidence while guiding them through ABRSM, Trinity, and Rock School syllabuses with a 100% pass rate.

Andres Cruz

Through his teaching, Andres strives to make learning the piano engaging and rewarding, helping students develop their musical abilities while encouraging them to find their unique voice as musicians.

Edward Partridge

Edward started learning Guitar for fun at the age of 13. He went on to study Film and Television at Middlesex University but decided to change his career towards music after doing voluntary work for Young Musicians Workshop (a charitable organisation which focused on helping children perform in front of a live audience) during his gap year.