Instrumental Lessons - FAQs
Why learn to play a musical instrument?
First and foremost it’s an enjoyable experience! It’s a skill that you can take on through your life and will bring you a wealth of experiences.
All the studies show that playing a musical instrument enhances other areas of learning. It increases memory capacity, helps with organisational skills, enhances coordination, improves reading and comprehension skills, helps with mathematical ability, sharpens concentration, teaches discipline and much, much more.
What is the right age for starting to learn an instrument?
There is no 'right age' for learning to play a musical instrument. It depends on each individaul child. Some children are very motivated from a very young age, others come to it later. The most important thing is to be involved in music from the early years; singing, playing musical games and moving to music. If a child shows particular interest or talent you can then look around for opportunites to have more formal lessons. Have a look around this website, or contact us for more information.
How do I go about learning to play an instrument?
There are many ways you can learn to play an instrument. Some like to teach themselves but if you want to make sure you don’t get into any bad habits, learning with an experienced teacher is best.
Which instrument should I play?
This depends very much on personal preference. You should get opportunities through school to learn to play certain instruments. This will be a good introduction and you may find the instrument that is right for you here. If you decide there is a particular instrument you want to learn that is not offered at school, have a look around this website to see what other opportunities there are, or contact us for more information.
How do I find a teacher?
Most schools offer instrumental tuition either in a large group (whole class), or in smaller group and individual lessons.
Many of our partner organisations offer instrumental tuition and there are private music teachers who offer lessons.
Follow the links below to find out more about where you can learn to play a musical instrument:
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Learn to sing - FAQs
Why sing?
There are many benefits from singing; physically, emotionally and socially. Singing exercises our lungs, benefits our hearts and circulation and generally helps us to feel good. Through singing different songs we learn about all sorts of things including other countries, cultures and different languages. There are lots of songs that help with coordination and improve mathematical and reading skills​​​​​​.​​​​​
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What is the Hub doing to encourage more children to sing?
We have a multi-layered approach to vocal teaching where singing is an integral part of the daily lives of children and young people in Rotherham schools.
We are doing this by:
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Identifying a singing champion in every school who will encourage and nurture singing in all Key Stages and across the curriculum.
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Offering CPD sessions to classroom teachers and support staff, signposting them to resources and other training opportunities.
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Giving children and young people the opportunity to perform in choirs in and out of school, in the annual One Voice vocal extravaganza and in the new Rotherham Choir.