A Friendly Environment
At NESMS we believe that what matters to pupils is the quality of the teaching AND the friendliness of the staff within what we like to think of as a family environment. Because we are a non-profit what matters to us is not how much money we make (as long as we can cover ours costs) but how comfortable and welcome we make people feel when they are giving and receiving tuition.
Expert Tuition
Our main aim is to provide tuition at an advanced level for musically talented individuals of all ages. To do this we bring internationally recognized teachers to Aberdeen on a regular basis – normally nine times a year. We have four teaching studios, one of which is large enough to hold small concerts or recitals, and an extensive music library. The studios each have pianos (two Boston grands and two Essex uprights) purchased from Steinway in 2014.
Voice tuition includes Intermediate (with or without accompanist) and Advanced, including Stagecraft (with accompanist).
Instrumental tuition includes Brass (Horn, Trumpet), Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass) and Woodwind (Flute, Recorder, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon) and of course Piano, with tuition in Jazz as well as Classical styles available.
Tuition in Theory, Sight-reading, Aural, and General Musicianship can be provided including preparation for the ABRSM and Trinity examinations at Grade 5 or above as well as advice on more creative aspects of music such as Composition and Improvisation.
We also offer Beginner lessons through small-group teaching where children in the 6-9 age range are introduced to music with skill building musicianship activities and an opportunity to learn Recorder.
Performance opportunities
We know that success in public performance increases musical confidence and awareness. And so for those who want to develop the ability to deal confidently with an audience we provide suitably supported opportunities to perform both within and beyond the School as a solo player or as part of an ensemble.
Entry Requirements
Our one-to-one tuition is aimed at pianists and instrumentalists who have reached or are approaching ABRSM or Trinity Guildhall Grade 5. For vocalists the starting requirements are more practical and relate to voice maturity, experience of singing solo or in groups, etc.
Entry is by audition, and enquiries from parents, teachers, tutors, schoolchildren, full-time or part-time students and working or retired adults are welcome. The audition lesson itself is quite informal – its aim is to ensure that both pupil and tutor are happy with a continuing arrangement. We try to accommodate anyone who has reached a suitable level of attainment whatever their circumstances or musical background.
Fees and Scholarships
Students pay their own fees, but costs are kept to a minimum thanks to the fundraising efforts of volunteers and the generosity of trusts, foundations, companies and private individuals. Scholarships for pupils in full-time education (applied for annually) are awarded on merit, and a fund is also available to help pay lesson fees for students in financial hardship, whether in full-time education or not.
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