Instrumental and Music Teaching

Most children have their first experience of music at school where they can get learn a new passion that can last a lifetime. We provide great music education which is always a partnership between schools, instrumental teachers and professional musicians. This education enables children and young people from all backgrounds to learn a musical instrument; to make music with others; to learn to sing; and have opportunity to progress to the next level of excellence.

IMT is able to provide instrument and singing lessons from individuals to the whole class, instrument hire, practical music workshops, e-learning, advice, training and support. All of this can be tailored to meet your needs and curriculum. We can also support schools in delivering Sing Up, Musical Futures, Arts Award and Arts/Music events.

Through out the year IMT offer opportunities for your young people to hear and perform with professional musicians, groups and orchestras; get together and perform with other young people in large venues around the county.

What we offer:

Weekly, whole class instrument lessons with one of our specialist teachers which includes free class sets of instruments and free school access to e-learning package.
Weekly instrument and vocal lessons available for individuals, paired and small groups.
Workshops and concert performances available to schools to support the curriculum from Key Stage 1 to A level.
Ability to run school bands, orchestras and groups, including Rock and Pop.
Low cost instrument hire and purchase.
Full range of instruments and styles taught.
Lessons available for children and Young People aged 5 to 18.
Financial support available for families on low income, looked-after children and children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Training and support available to help you make the most of music in your school and local community.
Annual report to parents on their child’s progress plus access to a variety of music examination routes.
Option to hire out class sets of instruments for your own whole class projects.

Costs:

Package	Duration	Cost
Whole class instrument lessons (whole academic year)	Academic year over 34 1.5 hour weekly lessons	£1,190 (includes 1 term's discount)
Whole class instrument lessons (termly)	Per term with 1.5 hour lessons	£35 per hour
Individual - small group lessons	34 weekly lessons over the academic year	£33 per hour. Discounted to £25 per hour from the 3rd hour.
Workshops and concerts in schools	Half day	£200
Workshops and concerts in schools	Full day	£300
e-learning (VLE) resource	Per annum	£95
Individual instrument hire	Per term Per annum	£12 £36
Training and INSET	Per hour	£48

How to buy

You can order elements of this service through the interactive order form.

For initial enquiries call 0300 500 80 80.

For bespoke packages, longer term contracts or in-depth enquiries, contact the service directly:

Elaine Atkinson
tel: 0115 977 3287
email: imt@nottscc.gov.uk

Benefits to your school

A one-stop shop for your school's music education.
All teachers have regular Enhanced CRB and employment checks and undergo Safeguarding Training.
Continued professional development, performance management and lesson observations for all our teachers.
Innovative packages to help engage all your young people with music.
Packages that can be tailored to fit the needs of your school.
Teaching tailored to meet the needs, aspirations and interests of all young people.
Latest information on national music initiatives.
Established links with performance venues and professional musicians.

Our pledge

To deliver a minimum of 34 lessons over the academic year for the whole class with instrument/singing lessons. Providing good quality that is backed by our repair service.