Derby School of Music - Piano, Singing, Violin & Guitar Lessons

I’ve been having violin lessons here with marika tyyvi for 4 years now and have enjoyed every single lesson! marika has been encouraging and supportive with great attention to detail, developing not only my skills technique but also my general musicianship. the concerts hosted by the music school afford a wonderful opportunity to perform in front of a supportive audience. would 100% recommend 👍

Adaoma has been with the same violin teacher (marika) for more than a year. she is well settled and enjoys her weekly lesson face to face or online. marika has the skills required to guide child novice to mastering an instrument like violin. the teacher and the school also provide opportunities for competitions and shows that help young musicians develop. i cannot recommend the teacher and the school highly enough. we are waiting for a slot for the younger sister to start her own violin lessons.

I joined derby school of music a few years ago having decided to restart the violin after a small 36 year break! marika has been fantastic and helped me to my grade 5 within 2 years (i passed grade 4 in 1984 and hadn't played since). i will be sitting grade 6 in less than 2 weeks time & really feel that the support and guidance i get is excellent value for money. the school have numerous events during the year including a summer and christmas concert. i'd highly recommend them

I have played guitar since the age of 13 but have always wanted to be able sing too, so in my 50s i decided to contact derby school of music. when i explained my favourite genres i was placed with simon as my singing teacher. simon explains technique in a way that is easy to understand and his teaching is relaxed and always accurate to the music. this means that progress is made each week without fail. if there is an occasional week that you can’t attend the one to one class then a live online lesson is available with him which means that you do not have to miss a lesson and valuable practicing time. simon is extremely encouraging, very dedicated and keen for you to achieve your singing goals. thoroughly recommended.

I am very much delighted to share my overwhelmingly positive experience with martyn. from the day 1 onwards, their genuine passion for music and dedication to teaching shone through. martyn's exceptional knowledge and expertise have been instrumental in nurturing evan's talent and love for the piano. through martyn's guidance, he has not only developed the technical skills but also gained confidence and a deep appreciation for music. we are incredibly grateful for this remarkable teacher's invaluable impact on our son's musical journey. also martyn have an innate ability to connect with young learners, creating a nurturing and inspiring environment. their patience, encouragement, and ability to break down complex concepts into manageable steps have greatly accelerated my son's progress. always looking forward to the next lesson. highly recommended.