Music lessons for beginners in London

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I am a University student who studies Music. My lessons are aimed students who need Life coaching and vocal tutoring
£35/hr
Sanuji
Online
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

I am a University student who studies Music. My lessons are aimed students who need Life coaching and vocal tutoring

I will learn a bit about the student and apply my methods such as what they need to improve on and what they need to keep doing
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

I am a University student who studies Music. My lessons are aimed students who need Life coaching and vocal tutoring

I will learn a bit about the student and apply my methods such as what they need to improve on and what they need to keep doing
Loved music since I was a little child and I've always been involved in music ever since.
£25/hr
First class free
Bradley
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Loved music since I was a little child and I've always been involved in music ever since.

Songwriting, production and performance are the main things I like to do day to day when it comes to music. But any section of music is som...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Loved music since I was a little child and I've always been involved in music ever since.

Songwriting, production and performance are the main things I like to do day to day when it comes to music. But any section of music is som...
Composer and performer with 10 years experience, offering music lessons for beginners to advanced.
£30/hr
Niloufar
CountyLondon
SubjectMusic for beginners

Composer and performer with 10 years experience, offering music lessons for beginners to advanced.

Teaching music theory from beginner to advanced levels. I’ll start with fundamental concepts like scales, intervals, and chords. As student...
CountyLondon
SubjectMusic for beginners

Composer and performer with 10 years experience, offering music lessons for beginners to advanced.

Teaching music theory from beginner to advanced levels. I’ll start with fundamental concepts like scales, intervals, and chords. As student...
Mis clases son privadas y se adaptan al nivel , y se adaptan a tu forma de aprendizaje.
£30/hr
Minerva
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Mis clases son privadas y se adaptan al nivel , y se adaptan a tu forma de aprendizaje.

Si estás buscando clases privadas y personalizadas, aquí estoy para guiarte y transmitir lo aprendido musicalmente hablando. Puedes ponerte...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Mis clases son privadas y se adaptan al nivel , y se adaptan a tu forma de aprendizaje.

Si estás buscando clases privadas y personalizadas, aquí estoy para guiarte y transmitir lo aprendido musicalmente hablando. Puedes ponerte...
If you’d like to enhance your knowledge in a productive way. I’m more than happy to help.
£30/hr
Bhavika
CountyLondon
SubjectMusic for beginners

If you’d like to enhance your knowledge in a productive way. I’m more than happy to help.

I’m a private tutor with knowledge and patience. I will do what I can to make sure that you can understand. So if you’re looking for a way...
CountyLondon
SubjectMusic for beginners

If you’d like to enhance your knowledge in a productive way. I’m more than happy to help.

I’m a private tutor with knowledge and patience. I will do what I can to make sure that you can understand. So if you’re looking for a way...
£15/hr
Samantha
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

I would describe myself as a friendly, patient and passionate person, my lessons are for anyone eager to learn and improve

love teaching and that's why I offer private lessons. Tell me what you're looking for: a beginner's course or a refresher course? Are you l...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

I would describe myself as a friendly, patient and passionate person, my lessons are for anyone eager to learn and improve

love teaching and that's why I offer private lessons. Tell me what you're looking for: a beginner's course or a refresher course? Are you l...
I would like to be part of an internship or to work remotely as a music teacher trainee mainly with kids.
£15/hr
Rigelsa
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

I would like to be part of an internship or to work remotely as a music teacher trainee mainly with kids.

Private singing lessons online designed to meet all the needs of your kids. Prepare to learn to sing by having fun! Can't wait to have a l...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

I would like to be part of an internship or to work remotely as a music teacher trainee mainly with kids.

Private singing lessons online designed to meet all the needs of your kids. Prepare to learn to sing by having fun! Can't wait to have a l...
Me describo como una persona dinámica y proactiva.
£16/hr
Henoc Acosta Santana
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Me describo como una persona dinámica y proactiva.

Soy graduado en musicología, máster en dirección de orquesta, postgraduado en dirección de banda y tengo 35 años de experiencia como clarin...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Me describo como una persona dinámica y proactiva.

Soy graduado en musicología, máster en dirección de orquesta, postgraduado en dirección de banda y tengo 35 años de experiencia como clarin...
Begginers for piano/keyboards, guitar, music theory and music production.
£10/hr
Hild Luger
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Begginers for piano/keyboards, guitar, music theory and music production.

I have more than ten years of experience teaching music to children and teenagers where I teach music theory as a whole, preparing the stud...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Begginers for piano/keyboards, guitar, music theory and music production.

I have more than ten years of experience teaching music to children and teenagers where I teach music theory as a whole, preparing the stud...
I am a passionate and dedicated music educator with over 5 years of experience in teaching music to students of all ages. With a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from [University of Ilorin], I have a solid foundation in music theory, technique, and pedag
£15/hr
Ay. Adore
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

I am a passionate and dedicated music educator with over 5 years of experience in teaching music to students of all ages. With a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from [University of Ilorin], I have a solid foundation in music theory, technique, and pedag

I'll meet the student, and get to know his/her interest in music. We will set achievable goals together looking at what he/she knows and w...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

I am a passionate and dedicated music educator with over 5 years of experience in teaching music to students of all ages. With a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from [University of Ilorin], I have a solid foundation in music theory, technique, and pedag

I'll meet the student, and get to know his/her interest in music. We will set achievable goals together looking at what he/she knows and w...
experienced qualified music tutor
£45/hr
First class free
Mick
CountyLondon
SubjectMusic for beginners

experienced qualified music tutor

I have BA (Hons), PGCE, and Qualified Teacher Status. I teach piano, fretted instruments (electric guitar, bass guitar, classical guitar, a...
CountyLondon
SubjectMusic for beginners

experienced qualified music tutor

I have BA (Hons), PGCE, and Qualified Teacher Status. I teach piano, fretted instruments (electric guitar, bass guitar, classical guitar, a...
I give affordable Vocal & Songwriting Lessons
£20/hr
First class free
Rebecca
CountyLondon, Acton (Greater ), Eal...
SubjectMusic for beginners

I give affordable Vocal & Songwriting Lessons

I am a professional singer songwriter, and have been gigging regularly for the last 5 years. I have written over 100 songs. I also song-wri...
CountyLondon, Acton (Greater ), Eal...
SubjectMusic for beginners

I give affordable Vocal & Songwriting Lessons

I am a professional singer songwriter, and have been gigging regularly for the last 5 years. I have written over 100 songs. I also song-wri...
young minds who are just starting up their music career.
£30/hr
Rufai abel
CountyCroydon London
SubjectMusic for beginners

young minds who are just starting up their music career.

I will be teaching both theory and practical of music in any of the instrument you wish to learn. How to read and write music in the very s...
CountyCroydon London
SubjectMusic for beginners

young minds who are just starting up their music career.

I will be teaching both theory and practical of music in any of the instrument you wish to learn. How to read and write music in the very s...
Music Tutor for drum and percussion beginners, compositional ideas also included
£22/hr
First class free
Kemi
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Music Tutor for drum and percussion beginners, compositional ideas also included

I’m an energetic university student, currently in my penultimate year of studying BA History. Don’t let my degree fool you, i’ve been invol...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Music Tutor for drum and percussion beginners, compositional ideas also included

I’m an energetic university student, currently in my penultimate year of studying BA History. Don’t let my degree fool you, i’ve been invol...
£10/hr
José María
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

I would describe myself as a man who loves music and want to transmit this feeling to the others. I have years of experience inside the music fields (with concerts, recordings, music schools...) and my young age (21) also give me strenght to carry on with

I could be an online private tutor who teach the basic musical concepts, history of music, how to compose music or how to play the guitar o...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

I would describe myself as a man who loves music and want to transmit this feeling to the others. I have years of experience inside the music fields (with concerts, recordings, music schools...) and my young age (21) also give me strenght to carry on with

I could be an online private tutor who teach the basic musical concepts, history of music, how to compose music or how to play the guitar o...
£35/hr
Rico Wayne
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

A new online tutor with 8 years experience in Music Tech (Level 1, 2 & 3), Music Production, Recording, Music Business and song writing, as well as previous teaching assistance experience across English and Music studies. I have mixed & mastered songs / p

I bring a patient and understanding approach to my teaching, recognizing that everyone learns differently and at their own pace. I strive t...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

A new online tutor with 8 years experience in Music Tech (Level 1, 2 & 3), Music Production, Recording, Music Business and song writing, as well as previous teaching assistance experience across English and Music studies. I have mixed & mastered songs / p

I bring a patient and understanding approach to my teaching, recognizing that everyone learns differently and at their own pace. I strive t...
£50/hr
Avishka
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

I am doing Guitar and Vocal for beginners and music theraphy for eveeyone

I am a pro Radio & TV host here in Sri Lanka.also i am doing music for beginners and music theraphy for everyone in practically
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

I am doing Guitar and Vocal for beginners and music theraphy for eveeyone

I am a pro Radio & TV host here in Sri Lanka.also i am doing music for beginners and music theraphy for everyone in practically
Would you like to learn how to sing your favourite songs while having fun? Lets start together in our learning journey!
£15/hr
Rigelsa
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Would you like to learn how to sing your favourite songs while having fun? Lets start together in our learning journey!

I am a private tutor experienced in teaching music to kids. Each lesson is designed to cater to your specific needs. Lets have fun and enjo...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Would you like to learn how to sing your favourite songs while having fun? Lets start together in our learning journey!

I am a private tutor experienced in teaching music to kids. Each lesson is designed to cater to your specific needs. Lets have fun and enjo...
Hi good morning mi name is Cristi ,Im from Mexico ,im study de music career in Universidad de las Américas Puebla ,and my lessons aimed at kids to 6 to 12 years .
£10/hr
Ma Cristina
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Hi good morning mi name is Cristi ,Im from Mexico ,im study de music career in Universidad de las Américas Puebla ,and my lessons aimed at kids to 6 to 12 years .

I like to teach people ,specialy kids because I think for me I like more and the way for help them is first ask for my student what topic h...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Hi good morning mi name is Cristi ,Im from Mexico ,im study de music career in Universidad de las Américas Puebla ,and my lessons aimed at kids to 6 to 12 years .

I like to teach people ,specialy kids because I think for me I like more and the way for help them is first ask for my student what topic h...
Proactive, fun. 
 Someone who loves seeing others learning the way I did by the deep understanding that everyone learn,m and think different.
£20/hr
Macarena
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Proactive, fun. Someone who loves seeing others learning the way I did by the deep understanding that everyone learn,m and think different.

I’ll look to outcome the best of you by teaching with passion, objetivity, methodic classes and full responsability with your way to learn...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectMusic for beginners

Proactive, fun. Someone who loves seeing others learning the way I did by the deep understanding that everyone learn,m and think different.

I’ll look to outcome the best of you by teaching with passion, objetivity, methodic classes and full responsability with your way to learn...

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

💷 How much should I pay for music lessons?

On average, you can pay between £20 and £40 per hour for a private music lesson. This can vary slightly according to your chosen instrument as some are in greater demand than others, and some instruments require specialist knowledge and training, meaning they might be significantly more expensive. The price of lessons may also depend on your tutor´s qualifications and experience, as well as whether they offer classes online or face-to-face.

🎻 Is it worth paying for private music lessons?

Many students think it´s without a doubt worth it to hire a private tutor for music lessons, especially as a beginner. With a music tutor, they can help you understand the basics of your instrument and build a solid foundation in music. While it is indeed possible to learn music by yourself, a private tutor can tackle any mistakes from the beginning to ensure you don´t fall into any bad habits. 

🎹 How can I find music lessons in London?

London is a hub of musical activity and has produced some of the UK's top musicians. It's very easy to find a music tutor near you in London, no matter what kind of instrument you want to play. You can start with a simple Google search, for example with “piano lessons London” or “guitar lessons London” and see if there are any tuition centers, music schools or conservatories near you where you can apply. Alternatively, you could ask friends or family members if they have any recommendations for private music lessons, or you can search online platforms like FindTutors that connect students with private tutors.

🤔 What is the best age to start music lessons?

There is no doubt that learning how to play an instrument in childhood brings a host of benefits for children. It can help their brain development, motor skills, social skills, and can set them up on the right path for a potential career in music. 

On the other hand, there are many adults with a love of music who feel regret that they never learned an instrument in childhood. However, we´re here to remind you that it's never too late to pick up an instrument and start learning. If you have a passion for a certain instrument or a genre of music, you should use that passion for learning. The benefits of learning an instrument are not just limited to children.

📆 How often should you do music lessons?

It's recommended that you have at least 1-2 music lessons per week, with each class lasting a minimum of 1 hour. This amount is enough time for you to reap the benefits of learning music. However, it should be noted that in order to progress quickly with music and see results, you should also be practicing for at least 10 minutes per day.

Learning music as a beginner in London

Easiest instruments to learn as a beginner

It seems like there is an endless list of musical instruments that you can learn, so sometimes it can be a difficult decision. In terms of what instruments are easiest for a beginner to learn, there is no correct answer. 

Many people opt for piano lessons or guitar lessons, as these types of music lessons are in high-demand and there are many piano tutors and guitar tutors available in London.

However, at the end of the day, it's best to choose the instrument that you want to play, as this will motivate you the most in your learning. So whether it be singing lessons, drum lessons or violin lessons, you´ll surely find the right tutor for you in London.

What should I look for in a music tutor?

When searching for a private music tutor, there are a number of things which you should take into consideration:

  • The tutor´s qualifications and experience. While for many private tutors it's not essential to have qualifications, for a music tutor, they should be qualified and experienced in your chosen instrument. It takes great skill to fully understand an instrument and to transmit your learning to others.
  • The tutor´s availability. Your chosen tutor should be available for lessons at a time that suits you. 
  • The format of their private lessons. If you want to have face-to-face classes, you should ensure that your tutor lives near you so that neither of you have to travel too far. Alternatively, if you want online lessons, you should make sure that your tutor is equipped to provide these.
  • Their character and teaching style. It's important to find a music tutor with whom you can build a good relationship and where you feel comfortable enough to communicate with them openly. They should have a teaching style that suits you, or be adaptable to your own unique learning style. 

Music lessons online

Many students wonder if it's possible to take music lessons online. With advances in technology, it's absolutely possible to take online music classes. You need to ensure you have a good webcam and microphone on your computer or laptop, as well as a fast and reliable internet connection to avoid any interruptions. 

However, many beginner students find it better to have face-to-face classes to start with so that they can truly get an ear for the sounds of the notes and to build a better rapport with their music tutor.

What is taught in a music class?

Below are some of the topics you may learn during your private music classes with a tutor:

  • The names of the different parts of the instrument that you´re learning and what they're used for.
  • Music theory and how to read music.
  • Different scales and the main notes or chords that you´ll need to know according to your instrument.
  • The history of your chosen musical instrument and about some of the top musical artists for this instrument.

Whichever instrument you decide you want to play, there´s no doubt that in a city as bustling and booming as London, you´ll find the perfect music tutor for you.