Private Music Tuition Lessons in East Sussex and West Sussex

  • Who are we?

We are a well-established tuition agency who offers fully qualified and DBS checked music and instrument teachers. We specialise in friendly and creative music tuition.

  • Who do we teach?

We tutor pupils of all ages, from children aged 5 years old and upwards, including adult learners.

  • Where do we teach?

Our tutors will either teach in your home or, in some cases, offer space in their own home or studio. We teach broadly in the Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and Crowborough area of Sussex. Online lessons are also available.

  • When are music lessons available?

We offer tuition during the day for pupils who are home educated, as well as after school and at weekends for those at school during the week.

We offer private music lessons for children and adult learners across East Sussex and West Sussex including locations such as Haywards Heath, Crowborough, Lewes, Burgess Hill and more.

Discover and Be music lessons are engaging, tailor-made to suit your child’s needs and, above all, fun! Our music specialist and coordinator, Rhiannon, is a highly skilled musician, trained music teacher and experienced primary and secondary school educator who is passionate about inspiring a love for music in children. Rhiannon works with a team of highly skilled instrumental tutors to provide quality, bespoke lessons that are fun and inspiring for all ages. To find out more about Rhiannon’s music teaching background click here. 

Instruments 

We currently offer lessons in the following instruments and musical skills:

If the instrument or musical skill you want to learn is not listed here, do get in touch as we are constantly adding to our team of talented tutors!

At Discover & Be, we know how important it is to get to know our pupils and find out what makes them tick! We all have our own learning styles and interests; some children are happy and able to sit down for a 30 minute lesson and focus whilst others, particularly our younger pupils, prefer a more varied, game-based approach.

Whether your child wants to be a virtuoso pianist, or would like vocal lessons to sing like Ariana Grande, we can help!  We offer bespoke lessons, tailored to meet the needs and requirements of your child, whatever his or her age and ability.  Our tutors are able to train and prepare pupils who wish to embark on ABRSM graded exams.  We are also happy to take on pupils who would prefer a less formal approach to learning an instrument. 

How do I know when my child is old enough to learn an instrument?

This chiefly depends on the instrument and also on the child.  For example, we are happy to teach piano to pupils as young as 5 years old as long as parents are aware that lessons need to be shorter (we recommend 20 minutes), varied and largely game-based. Our approach to lessons will depend chiefly on how long your child is able to concentrate for a sustained period of time. 

As pupils get older, concentration levels increase.  We do ask that all pupils, regardless of age, are encouraged by parents to play and explore their instrument regularly. Tutors will recommend the amount of practice time needed and note down practice points in your child’s practice diaries. Please contact us if you have any questions. 

The first lesson will involve tutor and pupil spending time getting to know one another.  The tutor will then decide what the most appropriate material and music books are for your child.

How do I know which music books to buy?

Our tutors have a great deal of experience in choosing the right music books needed for each child.  All new materials are supplied during the lessons. The tutors will then agree the purchase of the books and the cost will be added to the next invoice. 

How will I know how my child’s music lessons are progressing?

Our teachers welcome contact from parents when it comes to their child's lessons. If you have any questions at all regarding tuition and/or your child’s learning, please do not hesitate to email your tutor.  Feedback will also be provided in the practice diaries and practice points for parents as well as verbal feedback for those pupils who have lessons at home.  We also encourage parents to add comments to the practice diary as often as possible. This helps the teachers understand how the home practice is going. 

When do music lessons take place?

We offer music lessons both during the day for adult learners and those who are home educated, as well as after school, in the evenings and at weekends. Generally lessons take place at the same time each week at an agreed time convenient to you. During holidays, depending on your tutor and their commitments, lesson times can be flexible.

How long are music lessons?

The length of a lesson generally depends on the age of the pupil. Usually, the following timings are a good guideline:

  • 20 minutes (optional for 5 years)

  • 30 minutes (standard lesson length for primary aged children)

  • 45 minutes (optional for more advanced pupils)

  • 1 hour (standard lesson length for secondary aged children and adults)

Who are your music tutors?

We have a whole page dedicated to our music tuition team, and each tutor has an individual profile so you can have a good nosey and understanding of their music skills, background and qualifications. Take a read here!

Want to get started? Get in touch!

If you’d like to find out more about our availability and how to go about starting music lessons, please get in touch. You can either fill out the form below or call Rhiannon on 07472 521161.