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Guildhall Young Artists Norwich Music Starts Here Course
This is a fun and engaging 45 minute music programme for 4-7 year olds delivered by our expert Tutor. Using singing, movement games and percussion, children will absorb all the elements needed to make a confident, well-rounded musician.

Key information:
- Course dates:
- Saturday term time
- Course times:
- Dependent upon class timetable
- Age:
- 4–8
- Art form:
- Music
- Fees:
- £18 per week (£180 per term)
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Wymondham High Academy
- Contact details:
- gyanorwich@gsmd.ac.uk
About Music Starts Here
This is a fun and engaging 45 minute music programme for very young children delivered by our expert Tutor. Using singing, movement games and percussion, children will absorb all the elements needed to make a confident, well-rounded musician.
They explore their own musicality, develop language and communication skills, grow in confidence and increase their ability to express themselves, in a supportive and safe environment.
Children will be prepared to naturally progress into the next group and the wider offer and the Tutor will advise parents on a case by case basis
We encourage students to spend 5 weeks (half a term) in the Music Starts Here programme to ensure their musical foundations are secure. After this, children have the option of enhancing their membership to join our 30 minute Introduction to Instruments exploration classes in wind, keyboard and strings at no additional charge.
Tutors who lead these groups will get to know students’ individual aptitudes and musical interests and will guide them on a case-by-case basis to take up 30 minute 1:1 or paired instrumental lessons and join our 45 minute Introduction to Ensembles groups (Keyboard, Wind/Brass and Strings) when they are ready. This progression route prepares our youngest learners to move on through to Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced studies over time.
Looking for private tuition with one of our expert tutors? Book a 30 minute instrumental or vocal lesson, to be taken alongside Music Starts Here. Register your interest when signing up for a course.
Fees
£18 per week (£180 per term)
With one-to-one lesson
Add an individual 30 minute instrumental or vocal lesson for an additional £25 per Saturday + the cost of the course.
Payment schedule
We ask you to pay termly and once you’ve settled in we ask for half a term’s notice if you decide not to continue.
Deposit
We ask for a £50 holding deposit to secure your place. On receipt of your application, a friendly member of our team will discuss your requirements noted on the application form and send a payment link for the reservation of a place. This payment will be taken off one terms fees, or any outstanding balance refunded to your account if you give notice within the five-week trial period.
Bursaries
We offer a large number of bursaries to attend GYA Norwich, including travel to our centre. It’s entirely confidential and we keep the application process as simple and quick as possible. For more information view our finance and funding page.
Autumn Term
Saturday 20 September
Saturday 27 September
Saturday 4 October
Saturday 11 October
Saturday 18 October
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 25 October, 1 & 8 November)
Saturday 15 November
Saturday 22 November
Saturday 29 November
Saturday 06 December
Saturday 13 December
Spring Term
Saturday 10 January
Saturday 17 January
Saturday 24 January
Saturday 31 January
Saturday 07 February
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 14 & 21 February)
Saturday 28 March
Saturday 07 March
Saturday 14 March
Saturday 21 March
Saturday 28 March
Summer Term
Saturday 25 April
Saturday 02 May
Saturday 09 May
Saturday 16 May
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 23 & 30 May)
Saturday 06 June
Saturday 13 June
Saturday 20June
Saturday 27 June
Saturday 04 July
Saturday 11 July
We regret it is not possible to give refunds in the event of absence as the Centre has to continue paying professional tutors and overheads. GYA Norwich expects as close to 100% attendance as possible, to ensure you develop and get the most out of your membership.
Half a term’s notice is required to stop attending (except in exceptional circumstances). This notice period is required to fulfil obligations to the professional tutors, pay for facilities and to encourage you to be fully committed to the courses chosen.