Recorder lessons at primary school

[goldilocks]

Wondered whether other schools offer this and if the lessons are part of the class or separate (paid for) music lesson provision?

Many thanks

[Norfolkvillas]

Hello, our school offer this from reception onwards. It's part of the curriculum (ie not paid for) but is taught by specialist music teachers, rather than part of general classroom learning, if that makes sense?

My son is only in year 1, so not sure if the instrument taught will change / the offering diversify over time.

Whilst I can't confess to be a huge fan of the recorder, I'm pleased that music is part of school life from day 1 (although thinking about it, I actually think music and foreign language both start in term 2 of reception, so that the first term is a gentler ramp up for the newbies).

[goldilocks]

Thanks for that - ours is offering recorder but as part of 'music lessons' and therefore the cost is the same as learning violin etc (but recorder is the only instrument available to reception). Just wondered how common this was?

[Otta]

My daughter's school introduce it in year 2 as part of the classroom learning.

[Pickle]

It's not introduced until year 5 at our school (as part of classroom teaching). I don't think it's offered as a pay for option at all.

[goldilocks]

Thanks everyone. Seems its unusual for it to be a paid for option, but also unusual to offer at reception. Think we'll pass on the basis it is genuinely quite a lot of cash in this instance. Maybe I'll teach him for a while and see if he likes it.

[JamesH91]

Hi there - my name is James. I am a professional recorder player and teacher in East Dulwich / Peckham offering private lessons at the home of my students should anyone be interested. I have a degree from the Royal Academy of music, and 8 years of teaching experience, as well as having worked with some of the leading professionals today in early and classical music. Please get in touch as I offer a free initial lesson. Regards,

James Holden

jamesraholden@gmail.com

07749156430