Music Education in Hampshire: Engaging Classes for Every Child
Education Through Music offers a range of classes designed to cultivate a love for music in young learners. Our music education in Hampshire and nearby West Sussex, focuses on developmental growth through engaging activities rooted in the principles of Kodály and Dalcroze.
Mini Music Makers
(Ages 2–4)
Through songs, simple rhythms, and movement, children develop listening, co-ordination, and confidence — all while having fun with parents close by.
Music Adventurers
(Ages 5–7)
A playful journey into rhythm and melody. Children learn to feel the beat, sing tunefully, and recognise musical patterns that prepare them for instrumental learning as part of their music education.
Music Stars
(Ages 7–9)
For growing musicians ready for deeper understanding — exploring pitch, sight-singing, part singing, rhythm, and notation and composition through games, movement, and singing together. Suitable for those already learning an instrument or who sing in a choir.
Music Education for Preschool and School-Aged Children
Class sessions are mainly fun singing and movement activities, based on Kodály and Dalcroze teaching principles. Live piano playing and recorded music help the children internalise pulse, rhythm, metre, and more. Read more here: Kodály and Dalcroze – National Youth String Orchestra
Other examples of things we do are moving with scarves to internalise phrasing or using a parachute to reinforce the idea of pitch. We use egg shakers, ankle bells, and claves with the preschool children and more sophisticated instruments with older children.
We also use a ‘magic box’ and sometimes have real orchestral instruments in class for children to experience. The children move from a subconscious understanding to a semiconscious through to a fully conscious understanding of the various elements of music.
Individual Lessons Available
In addition to music education group classes, we offer tailored individual piano and violin lessons, allowing students to gain deeper insights into their chosen instruments while fostering a lasting love for music.
Schedule for the classes
Dates Summer Term 2026:
* 2 May 2026: Venue change — St John's Church, Southbourne
Schedule:
Rates
Prices
- Mini Music Makers: £5.90 per lesson
- Music Adventurers: £6.50 per lesson
- Music Stars: £7.90 per lesson
Sibling rate: £3.50 for all classes
Discounts are also available for referring friends
Fees are normally payable for the whole term, but we are flexible about allowing trial sessions
The first session is always free to newcomers to give them time to settle in. If you are interested in coming to a class, please contact us.
Where Do Our Families Come From?
Our Saturday morning classes are held at Emsworth Community Centre, and we welcome children and families from right across Hampshire and West Sussex. Many of our families travel from Havant, Gosport, Chichester, Southbourne, Winchester and beyond — some making journeys of up to 30 miles to be here!
If you are willing to travel to Emsworth, we would absolutely love to welcome you. A free taster session is available so you and your child can see just how much fun it is before committing to anything.
Families regularly join us from: Emsworth · Gosport · Stubbington · Hedge End · Marchwood · Alresford · Bosham · Funtington · Chichester · Southbourne · Rowlands Castle · Bognor · Winchester · Havant · and many more.