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.
Music lessons for beginners in London
Find a private tutor for beginner music lessons in London. Whether you´re looking for piano lessons, guitar lessons, violin lessons and much more, you´ll discover the perfect tutor for you.
£20/hr First class free Sergiu Tocan Trumpet player studying at a conservatoire in London looking for a part-time jobI am 1st year trumpet player studying at Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London looking for a job (preferably on weekends) and ready to teac... Trumpet player studying at a conservatoire in London looking for a part-time jobI am 1st year trumpet player studying at Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London looking for a job (preferably on weekends) and ready to teac... |
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 £35/hr First class free Xuan Li Piano tutor providing lessons to children of all agesI received my Master's degree in Performing Arts Education from the London College of Music, University of London, and worked as a primary... Piano tutor providing lessons to children of all agesI received my Master's degree in Performing Arts Education from the London College of Music, University of London, and worked as a primary... |
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£30/hr First class free Dahyun Music tutor for anyone at any ageBeginner's level is the most important step in setting a firm foundation for the knowledge of any subject. I am a 3rd year student at KCL,... Music tutor for anyone at any ageBeginner's level is the most important step in setting a firm foundation for the knowledge of any subject. I am a 3rd year student at KCL,... |
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 £20/hr First class free Sunday Taiwo I give teaching that tailor to individual levelsTeaching is my mission and vision, I am always ready to listen to my students and giving necessary assistant, for teaching needs to be fun I give teaching that tailor to individual levelsTeaching is my mission and vision, I am always ready to listen to my students and giving necessary assistant, for teaching needs to be fun |
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£10/hr Prarthna karwa I give lessons tailored according to their needs.I have been teaching music for years now and after understanding you then, can personalize the methods that will help in your learning the... I give lessons tailored according to their needs.I have been teaching music for years now and after understanding you then, can personalize the methods that will help in your learning the... |
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 £40/hr Chris Ready to learn the piano? Let me help you!Teaching piano online offers a versatile and effective way to impart musical skills. Through a combination of live virtual lessons, interac... Ready to learn the piano? Let me help you!Teaching piano online offers a versatile and effective way to impart musical skills. Through a combination of live virtual lessons, interac... |
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 £28/hr First class free Cosmin Music Tutor teaches all ages of studentsI’m a positive, motivated and passionate for music and I’m willing to share all my knowledge with the students who are interested to learn... Music Tutor teaches all ages of studentsI’m a positive, motivated and passionate for music and I’m willing to share all my knowledge with the students who are interested to learn... |
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 £18/hr First class free Maksymilian (Maks) Music teacher for Entry Level and beginners or returning playersEnthusiastic, and friendly music graduate with deep passion for inspiring and introducing people into the world of playing music. As a Self... Music teacher for Entry Level and beginners or returning playersEnthusiastic, and friendly music graduate with deep passion for inspiring and introducing people into the world of playing music. As a Self... |
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 £60/hr First class free Baha Oud Lessons (Online and In-Person)I will teach you how to play Oud in Turkish tuning with my own teaching technique comes from 15 years of experience. You will be learning T... Oud Lessons (Online and In-Person)I will teach you how to play Oud in Turkish tuning with my own teaching technique comes from 15 years of experience. You will be learning T... |
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£18/hr Ella Music tutor for beginnersI am currently studying on a BA Songwriting & Performance course at LIPA (Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. I enjoy encouraging and e... Music tutor for beginnersI am currently studying on a BA Songwriting & Performance course at LIPA (Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. I enjoy encouraging and e... |
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 £22/hr First class free Elizabeth Ready to embark on your Musical Journey?Are you ready to embark on a musical journey and unleash your hidden talent? Look no further! I am an exceptional online music teacher for... Ready to embark on your Musical Journey?Are you ready to embark on a musical journey and unleash your hidden talent? Look no further! I am an exceptional online music teacher for... |
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 £23/hr First class free Andrés ★ 5 Music Teacher: Basic Music Theory, Harmony, Analysis, Composition,Reading, Aural TrainingUnlock the secrets of music and take your playing to the next level with my comprehensive music theory lessons! Whether you're a beginner o... Music Teacher: Basic Music Theory, Harmony, Analysis, Composition,Reading, Aural TrainingUnlock the secrets of music and take your playing to the next level with my comprehensive music theory lessons! Whether you're a beginner o... |
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 £12/hr First class free Benedetta Music Teacher/Tutor for music theory basics, music for beginners, composition and music production (Logic Pro X)Benedetta Dentuto is a music composer, sound designer and sound editor for TV and Media content.She attended conservatoire in Italy gettin... Music Teacher/Tutor for music theory basics, music for beginners, composition and music production (Logic Pro X)Benedetta Dentuto is a music composer, sound designer and sound editor for TV and Media content.She attended conservatoire in Italy gettin... |
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£10/hr First class free Beatrice I am calm and musical good for kidsI will teach kids through bandlab and i will teach then the basics of music and how to produce simple songs for them to listen I am calm and musical good for kidsI will teach kids through bandlab and i will teach then the basics of music and how to produce simple songs for them to listen |
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 £10/hr First class free Tate I give private affordable guitar lessons aimed at people who have just started to want to progress and pick up a fun hobbyI have been learning guitar from the age of 8 , my father taught me every weekend. I became more serious about learning in secondary where... I give private affordable guitar lessons aimed at people who have just started to want to progress and pick up a fun hobbyI have been learning guitar from the age of 8 , my father taught me every weekend. I became more serious about learning in secondary where... |
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£20/hr First class free Joel I can give affordable private music lessons (piano/drums) for all beginners :)I can teach you all the skills and tricks you need to go off and learn things for yourself! The journey of a musician is a life long pursui... I can give affordable private music lessons (piano/drums) for all beginners :)I can teach you all the skills and tricks you need to go off and learn things for yourself! The journey of a musician is a life long pursui... |
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 £17/hr First class free Alice Music, singing, performances I can teachPerformance coaching is my speciality I can tack how to develop your performance skills and singing technique Music, singing, performances I can teachPerformance coaching is my speciality I can tack how to develop your performance skills and singing technique |
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 First class free Penelope Appleton-Burton Trained as pianist at the Royal College of Music. Been teaching Piano, strings and woodwind for fifty yearsTrained as pianist at the Royal College of Music. Been teaching Piano, strings and woodwind for fifty years. Trained as pianist at the Royal College of Music. Been teaching Piano, strings and woodwind for fifty yearsTrained as pianist at the Royal College of Music. Been teaching Piano, strings and woodwind for fifty years. |
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 £10/hr First class free Joel I can give affordable to music tutor for beginnersI can try and improve for music tutor for beginners at all students so they can improve their musical instruments and career I can give affordable to music tutor for beginnersI can try and improve for music tutor for beginners at all students so they can improve their musical instruments and career |
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 £20/hr First class free Emilia I give affordable online Music lessons for those who want to improve their Music knowledgeAre you looking to improve your music theory for school or your own music? I am qualified in music theory & singing grade 6 in popular musi... I give affordable online Music lessons for those who want to improve their Music knowledgeAre you looking to improve your music theory for school or your own music? I am qualified in music theory & singing grade 6 in popular musi... |
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Music for beginners in London
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
💷 How much should I pay for music lessons?
🎻 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.