TL;DR Neither format is "better". They do different jobs. Group lessons build motivation, listening and confidence around other people. 1-to-1 lessons build precision, speed of progress and a plan built entirely around one student. The right choice depends on your child's age, personality, goals and how they respond to other people in the room. And it can change over time. Every week, a parent asks us the same question: "Should my child do group lessons or private lessons?" It is a good...

TL;DR A great teacher matters, but the real commitment must be to the craft. Teachers can change. They can move, leave, change careers or simply stop being the right fit for the next stage of a student’s development. That should not be enough to end someone’s relationship with music. I have taught for 21 years, and my aim is to make myself disposable as quickly as possible. I want students to understand my methods, develop their own judgement and eventually take responsibility for their...

2026 SUMMER CAMPS ARE BACK! Three focused mornings. Real musical progress. During the final full week of the summer holidays, Music Lab will be running three intensive four-hour boot camps for young musicians. Each session is built around a specific outcome. Students will not simply spend four hours being entertained. They will receive concentrated coaching, develop practical skills and work towards something meaningful by the end of the morning. Singing & Performance Monday 24 August...