Whole Class Instrumental Tuition is one of the most powerful ways to bring music to life in schools.
Delivered by experienced tutors from Shropshire Music Service (SMS), these sessions give every pupil the opportunity to learn, play, and perform together, developing musical skills, teamwork, and confidence along the way.
Our Whole Class Instrumental Tuition programme is designed to make high quality music education accessible to all. Pupils learn the basics of rhythm, pitch, and performance through fun, engaging, and inclusive lessons. Each session is carefully structured to support the National Curriculum for Music and is aligned to Music Mark’s ‘A Common Approach’.
Working alongside school staff, our tutors deliver up to a term or a full year of weekly sessions, tailoring content to suit age groups, class sizes, and school priorities. Pupils learn how to read simple notation, play as an ensemble, and develop listening and coordination skills.
For many, it’s their first experience of playing an instrument, and often the spark that ignites a lifelong love of music.
Whole Class Instrumental Tuition encourages focus, patience, and cooperation. Pupils gain confidence in expressing themselves and take pride in collective achievement as they hear their sound grow week by week.
By the end of each project, most classes are able to perform a short concert for parents or peers, celebrating their progress and showcasing what they’ve achieved together.
For schools, Whole Class Instrumental Tuition offers an affordable and practical way to embed music into the curriculum.
SMS provides instruments, resources, and planning support, as well as professional tutors who bring energy, expertise, and enthusiasm to every lesson.
We also offer follow-on pathways for pupils who wish to continue learning individually or in small groups, ensuring continuity and long-term impact.
Whole Class Instrumental Tuition doesn’t just teach children how to play instruments, it teaches them how to listen, collaborate, and create.
It brings classrooms alive with sound, rhythm, and joy, helping pupils discover that music isn’t just something to study, it’s something to feel, share, and remember.
If your school is looking for a dynamic way to make music an essential and inspiring part of learning, Whole Class Instrumental Tuition is the perfect place to start.
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Whole Class Instrumental Tuition is one of the most popular ways for schools to introduce music across an entire year group.
It’s engaging, inclusive, and gives every pupil the chance to experience the joy of playing and performing together.
Here are some of the most common questions schools ask about how the programme works and what to expect.
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Whole Class Instrumental Tuition gives every child in a class the opportunity to learn an instrument together, regardless of background, experience, or ability. Delivered by an experienced specialist tutor from Shropshire Music Service (SMS), sessions are fun, structured, and inclusive.
Pupils learn the basics of reading music, playing simple pieces, and performing as a group. Classes typically take place once a week during curriculum time and last for a full term or academic year. Instruments and resources are provided, making it simple for schools to integrate high quality music-making into the timetable.
This approach is proven to build confidence, teamwork, listening skills, and focus, while supporting key national curriculum aims. Every pupil experiences the joy of making music together, often for the first time.
Schools can choose from a wide range of instruments including ukulele, violin, flute, clarinet, cornet, trumpet, and recorder. The selection depends on age, class size, and space available. Our range of starter instruments are ideal for younger classes: we also offer whole class instrumental tuition on DooDs, TooTs, pBuzz and pBones. These instruments are fantastic for younger learners, and they help schools plan for progression through the key stages
Our tutors work with you to decide what fits best for your setting, taking into account your pupils’ needs and your school’s long-term music goals.
All instruments are provided by SMS for the duration of the project, with maintenance and tuning handled by our team.
Whole Class Instrumental Tuition can run for a single term or the full academic year, depending on your school’s objectives and budget. We always recommend a full academic year where possible to allow students to make progress.
Our tutors work closely with class teachers to ensure sessions align with the school timetable, using a balance of demonstration, group rehearsal, and performance preparation. Our programmes can also end with a celebration performance, where pupils share what they’ve learned with parents or the wider school.
Our schemes of work are benchmarked against the National Curriculum and Music Mark’s A Common Approach which allows us to focus on specific instrumental technique alongside listening, composition and creativity and performance, all while developing musical literacy.
Beyond the academic benefits, learning an instrument helps pupils develop essential life skills: focus, perseverance, teamwork, and confidence. Teachers often report improved engagement and behaviour, with pupils showing a stronger sense of pride and ownership in their work.
Whole Class Instrumental Tuition also helps schools meet Ofsted’s expectations for a broad and balanced curriculum by ensuring every child has meaningful access to music education
Getting started is easy. Contact Shropshire Music Service to arrange a discussion or book a visit from one of our team. We’ll help you choose the right instrument, design a schedule that fits your timetable, and provide all the instruments and teaching materials needed.
Our goal is to make it simple for schools to embed high quality music education into everyday learning. Once pupils start playing together, you’ll see how quickly they grow in confidence, coordination, and joy – and how music can transform your classroom.
