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Learn an instrument. Keep it for life.

Cadence is a friendly music school for children and adults, from a first lesson to grade exams and gigs. Patient teachers, real performance and a community to play with.

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A guitar teacher and a young student playing together

Taught by working musicians

Our teachers perform, record and teach, so lessons are about music, not just exercises.

Young string players rehearsing together in an orchestra

Play with others

Bands, choirs and orchestras for every level, because music is more fun together.

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At your own pace

Exams, concerts or just for joy. We shape lessons around what you want.

600+Students every week
22Specialist teachers
14Instruments taught
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Instruments provided

Try any instrument for your first month without buying one. Our teachers help you choose and, when you are ready, advise on what to buy at a price that suits you.

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My daughter refused piano at her old school. Six months here and I cannot get her away from the keyboard.

Anita RaoParent

Try a lesson, free

Your first thirty-minute lesson is on us, and the instrument is provided. No commitment.

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