High quality music-making during school holidays

Our holiday courses are a great way to try something new, broaden musical experience, or put skills developed in instrument lessons to use! Our courses develop children’s creativity and motivation - in everything we do, we aim to develop students’ positive relationship with music.

Courses take place in the summer holiday, half term holidays and other school holidays.

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Our range of inspiring courses during the school holiday (July-August) offers opportunities to try something new, build skills, explore, learn and perform. Course are available for young children aged 0-3 with parents, children aged 4 though to teenagers, and courses for adults.

A number of financially assisted places are available, and individual tuition students at GMS are entitled to 5% off - please contact us.

Family Choir
For children and parents/carers together
Enjoy singing together to start the day! Takes place at the scenic Mycenae House, overlooking the gardens. This is suitable for anyone who enjoys singing - no experience required.
10-11am • Thursday 25 July, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug • Per family: one session £5/four sessions £15 (must include at least one child and one adult)
Venue: Mycenae House (SE3 7SE)
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Musical Beginnings
For those aged 0-1 years with a parent/carer, and expectant parents
Our nationally recognised course for the youngest children and parents interested in learning how to make music at home - learn how to sing together, make your own instruments and interact through music.
Teacher: Fiona Long
11-11.45am • Monday 29 July, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug • Four sessions: £34.40
Venue: Charlton House (SE7 8RE)
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Family Music
For those aged 0-4 years with a parent/carer
Nurture musicality through playing and listening to instruments, singing together, move and dance to music enjoy musical activities with toys and puppets.
Teacher: Fiona Long
10-10.45am • Monday 29 July, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug • Four sessions: £34.40
Venue: Charlton House (SE7 8RE)
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Songs & Sounds
For those aged 0-2 years with a parent/carer
Develop musical awareness and musical control through singing, moving to music, bouncing to rhymes, and exploring sounds with simple, child-friendly percussion instruments. Use touch, movement and colourful scarves to involve all senses in making music!
Teacher: Fiona Long
11.30-12.15pm • Saturday 27 July, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug • Four sessions: £34.40
Venue: Charlton House (SE7 8RE)
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Music Makers
For those aged 2 & 3 years with a parent/carer
Explore and interact through music - sing, actively explore musical elements such as rhythm, pulse dynamics and pitch, create music with percussion instruments, and listen to live performances on flute and ukulele.
Teacher: Fiona Long
10.30-11.15am • Saturday 27 July, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug • Four sessions: £34.40
Venue: Charlton House (SE7 8RE)
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Fourtissimo!
For those aged 4 years
Learn through play and exploration, in this carefully structured course which teaches essential foundation skills for young musicians.
Teacher: Fiona Long
9.30-10.15am • Saturday 27 July, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug • Four sessions: £42
12.45-1.30pm • Saturday 27 July, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug • Four sessions: £42
Venue: Charlton House (SE7 8RE)
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Family Choir
For children and parents/carers together
Enjoy singing together to start the day! Takes place at the scenic Mycenae House, overlooking the gardens. This is suitable for anyone who enjoys singing - no experience required.
10-11am • Thursday 25 July, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug • Per family: one session £5/four sessions £15 (must include at least one child and one adult)
Venue: Mycenae House (SE3 7SE)
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Young Musicians’ Summer Course
For those aged 5-11yrs: beginners & instrument learners

Enjoy a week of creative music-making this summer! Our Young Musicians’ Summer Course is for children aged 5 to 11 with an interest in music - it’s suitable for absolute beginners, those who have already started learning an instrument, and those who have been learning for several years.

Creative music games • sing together • perform in groups to each other • create and compose • make music with new friends • instrument taster sessions • explore music • play instruments together

The course is led by Greenwich Music School Director and pianist Bethan Scolding MMus, together with GMS teacher and flautist Fiona Long B.Ed.

9.30am-3.30pm • Monday 5 - Friday 9 Aug • Five days: £245 (siblings £165) - financial assistance available, please contact us.
Venue: Mycenae House (SE3 7SE)
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Introduction to Ukulele
For those aged 7+ yrs, with no experience or some experience
1.30-3.30pm • Tuesday 23 July (7yrs+) • Two hours: £25
Venue: Vanbrugh Studio (SE10 9HP)* *updated since details first published.
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Introduction to Piano
For those aged 7+ yrs, with no experience or some experience
9.30-11.30am • Tuesday 23 July (7yrs+) • Two hours: £25
Venue: Charlton House - Keats Room (SE7 8RE)
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Introduction to Ukulele
For those aged 11+ yrs, with no experience or some experience
1.30-3.30pm • Wednesday 24 July (11yrs+) • Two hours: £25
Venue: Vanbrugh Studio (SE10 9HP)* *updated since details first published.
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Introduction to Piano
For those aged 11+ yrs, with no experience or some experience
9.30-11.30am • Wednesday 24 July (11yrs+) • Two hours: £25
Venue: Charlton House - Keats Room (SE7 8RE)
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Unit 2 Rock
For those aged 12-17yrs who play an instrument and/or sing
Play rock and pop music in bands, making a recording by the end of the course. Led by guitarist Danilo Ricciardiello.
9.30am-12.30pm • Tuesday 23 - Thurs 25 July • Three mornings: £81
Venue: Vanbrugh Studio (SE10 9HP)
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Grade 5 Theory: Succeed!
For those aged 12-18yrs working towards grade 5
10am-12 midday* • Monday 29 July - Fri 2 Aug • Five x 2-hour sessions: £89
Venue: Charlton House - Keats Room (SE7 8RE). *Updated times.
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GCSE Music: Succeed!
For those aged 13-18yrs studying music
Support for those working towards GCSE Music, focussing on composing and analysis
2-4pm • Wednesday 31 July - Friday 2 Aug • Three x 2-hour sessions: £75
Venue: Charlton House - Keats Room (SE7 8RE)
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Introduction to Ukulele
For adults with no experience or some experience
4.15-5.45pm • Friday 26 July • 90 mins: £25
Venue: Vanbrugh Studio (SE10 9HP)* *updated since details first published.
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Introduction to Piano
For adults with no experience or some experience
6.30-7.30pm • Tuesday 23 July, 30 July, 6 Aug, 13 Aug • Four 1 hour sessions: £65
Venue: Charlton House - Keats Room (SE7 8RE)
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Friday Chords: Get Together
For adults who play guitar
Perform in a small positive setting and get useful feedback and expert tips
6.30-8pm • Friday 26 July • 90 mins: £18
Venue: Charlton House (SE7 8RE)
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Project:Choir
For adults who enjoy singing (music reading not required)
Form a project choir to rehearse and perform a classical work in just two weeks.
7.30-9pm Tues 23, Thurs 25, Tues 30 July, Thurs 1 Aug, Fri 2 Aug (concert) • Four 90min sessions + concert: £75
Venue: Charlton House (SE7 8RE)
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Performance Workshop for Pianists
An opportunity for adult students to come together, share music they are working on, and explore all aspects of performance in a positive, sociable environment.
7.30-9pm • Thursday 1st August* • 90 mins: £14
Led by Alicia Chaffey
Venue: Vanbrugh Studio (SE10 9HP)* *updated since details first published.
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