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FAQs

  • How do I choose the right instrument for my child?
  • When will my child’s music lessons take place?
  • How many lessons will my child receive and how are music lesson group sizes determined?
  • What happens if my child does not receive the guaranteed minimum of 30 lessons?
  • What happens if my child is away from school and misses a music lesson?
  • What happens if the school is closed for a Training Day, or my child is away on a school trip on the day of his/her music lesson?
  • How often should my child practise their musical instrument?
  • For how long should my child practise with their musical instrument?
  • Will my child need any books or other equipment to help with their music lessons?
  • Are there any groups or ensembles that my child can attend?
  • Will there be opportunities for my child to perform on his/her instrument at concerts?
  • Will my child be able to take music examinations?
  • How is my child assessed and how will I know how much progress they are making?
  • My child does not have music tuition with Wakefield Music Services. Can they still attend a Music Centre or Central Ensemble?
  • Will my child have access to a musical instrument to use?
  • Do you teach adults and can they attend a Music Centre?
  • How do I cancel my child’s instrument tuition or attendance at an ensemble or Music Centre?
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