Exceptional music teachers.

Carefully matched.

Every time.

Bespoke music Lessons

The best in private music tuition and music scholarship support to independent schools

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What do we do? 

  • We provide music classes, assistance with ABRSM exams, support for music scholarships, and beginner music lessons. Whether you are a beginner or looking to advance, we are your one-stop shop for all your music education needs.

    Our music tuition is much more than just teaching how to play an instrument, it is also about fostering a love for music that will last a lifetime.

    We operate across London and offer classes in all instruments, so you’re sure to find music lessons near you. This includes violin lessons, guitar lessons, drum lessons, and piano lessons in London. Our expert team is ready to provide bespoke music tuition and support whenever you need it.

    Fill out our enquiry form or get in touch today get started on your musical journey.

Where we do it? 

Why us? 

  • With Prelude Education you will have:

    Access to the highest quality music teachers in London

    All our teachers are graduates of the world’s top four conservatoires and 56% of our teachers have masters degrees in music performance

    A dedicated client manager on call for your every music educational need

    For families with a busy schedule, our client managers help with scheduling lessons, arranging substitute teachers if your teacher is away and are on call for all music education related advice. They also compile a detailed monthly progress report on your musical development

    A vetted teacher who has completed a more rigorous onboarding process than any other music tutoring agency in the UK

    All teachers are initially screened and successful applicants then undergo a detailed 1:1 interview, a thorough reference check and enhanced DBS check

Why Choose Prelude Education for your music tuition?

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We’re Bespoke

  • We take a great deal of care in finding the right music private tutor for your child. We believe matching student and teacher goes far beyond just what’s on paper. Whether you are looking for guitar teacher, a violin teacher or piano tutor, we'll take time to understand precisely what you’re looking for.

    We take time speaking to you and understanding precisely what you’re looking for, and then we carefully match student goals and learning styles to our highly qualified, experienced, and vetted teachers.

    As a bespoke music tuition agency, we know each of our teachers personally – we’ve interviewed every one of them and have known many for years. We know their teaching styles, their interests outside of music, and view our teachers as more than teachers – they’re mentors and role models.

    When we connect your family to one of our music teachers, you can be confident that we will only introduce teachers who we would be delighted to invite into our own homes.

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We’re Quality

  • Our music teachers are some of the most sought-after musicians in London and all classical music teachers are graduates of the world’s top four conservatoires.

    But more than being world-leading musicians, we believe they’re also world-leading teachers.

    All our teachers have at least three years’ teaching experience and each undergo a 1-1 interview where we get a detailed understanding of their teaching style.

    We also conduct rigorous background checks, which includes speaking to previous students/parents and contacting their named professional reference. All our teachers also hold an enhanced DBS check.

    Only when we are confident that they’re both an excellent musician and teacher do they make it onto our books.

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We’re dedicated

  • For us, it’s in the detail and growing our relationship with you.

    If your child has sprained their finger playing piano, that matters to us. We’ll recommend a specialist.

    If they’re looking to expand their music taste, we care. Our teachers perform at the very highest level across the London music scene and know the latest ‘it’ performances. So, we’ll let you know when they’re happening.

    Looking for an play the violin for the first time and don't know where to start? We’ll help connect you to the right person to rent or buy an instrument.

    We are not a faceless agency.

    We’re personal. We check in with you, send detailed monthly reports and are on call for your music educational needs.

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We’re fair

  • We don’t undercut our teachers. In fact, we were founded to do the opposite and pay them above the Musicians' Union guidelines.

    We pay musicians what they’re worth, provide students the high-quality music teaching they deserve, and then wrap this into a highly personalised service.

    And so while our prices may be higher, you can be assured that you’re getting value – value in knowing your music lessons are led by some of the absolute best music teachers in London and that teachers are being paid to reflect that.

Testimonials

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Don’t just take our word about our music tuition, read some of our verified and excellent testimonials.

Our 10 year old has come a long way thanks to Prelude. Our tutor Felix’s knowledge, patience and imaginative approach means lessons are fluid and fun - never a chore. Our son’s technique, knowledge and confidence has improved and this has spilled over into other areas of his life, too - wonderful to see. Thank you so much.
— Mrs D, Guitar ABRSM Grade 1

Book music classes with Prelude Education today

We’re excited to support you with music tuition and teaching that will see you achieve your goals. Get in touch with one of our experts today to discuss starting your music lessons with Prelude Education. 

Music Tuition FAQs

  • Whatever music tuition service you’re looking for, online or in-person, a qualified and dedicated teacher can make all the difference. That is why we have a meticulous and detailed process for finding the right music teacher for each of our students.

    To ensure a perfect match for your private music lesson, we’ll talk with parents first to gain an understanding of your expectations. In our consultation, we’ll discuss the type of music tuition you’re looking for, your child’s music level, and learning style.

    We’ll then conduct a personalised search of our music teachers and provide you with a selection of musicians who meet your child’s requirements. We’re always on hand to help you make a decision and find a music teacher that fits exactly right.

    Our bespoke service doesn’t stop there. We’ll stay in touch and send monthly reports of your child’s progress throughout the music tuition course.

  • We offer all music lessons in all instruments, and including acoustic guitar lessons in London, violin, drums and piano lessons.

    Our network of music teachers is wide and our industry connections deep. And so even if you are playing a non-standard instrument, we're certain we can find music classes in your instrument of choice.

    Please do get in touch with us if you have any specific instrument lesson requests and we would be happy to accommodate them.

  • Our team of experts goes through a multi-stage vetting process when onboarding music teachers to ensure the safety and well-being of every student.

    Every teacher conducting music lessons at Prelude Education has undergone a rigorous background check, where we speak to the families of their previous students and contact their named professional references.

    We also interview every teacher and ensure each one holds an enhanced DBS check.

    If you feel that your assigned music teacher that doesn’t meet your child’s specified requirements, don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll do everything we can to find you the perfect match.

  • The total cost of your music lessons will depend on a few different factors.

    These include the type of music tuition you’re looking for, the duration of lessons, and the experience of the teacher.

    All our prices reflect the skill level and dedication of our talented music teachers, and we are committed to paying our teachers above the Musicians’ Unions guidelines.

    For a more detailed look into the cost of our bespoke music lessons and teaching services, head over to our fees page.

  • We offer both private 1:1 music lessons at your home or online music lessons, so you can enjoy convenience and flexibility.

    Some of our students, particularly students having drum lessons in London, request to have lessons in rehearsal studios, and we can help find a studio.

    With our in-person and online lessons, our music teachers will arrange a time that best suits you.

    For our online classes, we use a variety of specialised software and innovative teaching methods for optimised music classes.

  • While many of our students own or bring to their own instruments to lessons, we recognise this isn’t possible for every student.

    In our detailed consultation, we can advise you where to rent the best rehearsal studios and instruments. If you're looking to for a piano studio, a piano teacher with Prelude Education may also have a studio students can use.

    For any enquiries about renting rehearsal spaces or instruments, fill out our enquiry form and we’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.

  • We are always on the lookout for brilliant music teachers.

    To apply to work with us, visit our Become a Teacher page to read more about the benefits of being a teacher with Prelude Education and our selection criteria.

    When applying, we’ll ask you to fill out an application form and then we’ll review it as soon as possible before inviting you for an interview.