Saturday Music Academy
Saturday Elite Academies where serious young musicians grow.
A dedicated Saturday programme of ensemble rehearsal, coaching and performance for pupils ready to go further with their instrument.
Saturday Elite Academy
The Elite Saturday Music School for beginners to advanced students, offers a bespoke musical pathway combining individual excellence with collaborative learning. Each student receives a 30- or 45-minute one-to-one lesson, Theory and Musicianship class, and an elective in Music Production, Band, Choir, Ensemble, or Chamber Group. Accredited examination pathways, plus optional additional one to one lesson (bolt on) on a second study instrument, ensures exceptional musical development.
Plans
3-Lesson Plan: (2h 15m)
3-Lesson Plus Plan: (2h 30m), plus an optional 2nd instrument bolt-on
Who It's For
Open for any young person aged 8-18.
Where
GEMS School of Research and Innovation
When
Saturdays 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Academic Year (33 Lessons, 1/weeks)
Saturday Group Lessons
Fun, collaborative group lessons at selected GEMS schools - exclusively for students at the school where each class takes place. Includes DJ, Concert Band, Center Stage Singers, Little Mozarts and Rock Band classes.
Bring your little ones for a Saturday morning of family drumming, where parent & child bond over their very first steps in music-making while building confidence, rhythm, and communication skills together!
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GEMS School of Research and Innovation
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Adult + 1 child, 4–7 years old
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Saturday, 9:00–10:00am
11 weeks · 1 class/week
Give your 4–7-year-old a joyful, proven start in music with Strings and Things – a holistic Suzuki-based programme where children learn violin or cello, sing, and explore theory through a carefully sequenced, well-loved method that builds real musicianship from day one.
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GEMS School of Research and Innovation
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4–7-year-olds
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Saturday, 9:00–10:00am
11 weeks · 1 class/week
Join Little Mozarts on Saturday mornings – a beginner piano and keyboard programme, suitable for 4–7-year-olds, that blends singing, movement, and musicianship skills to take your child from first notes to confident young performers over the course of a year!
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GEMS School of Research and Innovation
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4–7-year-olds
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Saturday, 9:00–10:00am
11 weeks · 1 class/week
Join our Saturday morning choir for 7–11-year-olds and belt out the best of pop musical theatre hits. Building confidence, friendships, and a love of singing – one showstopping song at a time!
*Please note this is not a dance or drama class
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GEMS School of Research and Innovation
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7–11-year-olds
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Saturday, 9:00–10:00am
11 weeks · 1 class/week
Spin, mix, and groove! In this 1-hour Saturday DJ class, 7-11-year-olds get hands-on with beats and music making, building rhythm, confidence, and a whole lot of fun behind the decks.
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GEMS School of Research and Innovation
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7–11-year-olds
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Saturday, time TBC
11 weeks · 1 class/week
Rock out with Guitar Heroes, a fun, beginner-friendly guitar class for 7–11-year-olds, held every Saturday morning for one hour, where students build real skills, confidence, and a love for music from their very first chord.
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GEMS School of Research and Innovation
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Saturday 9 – 10am
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7–11-year-olds
11 weeks 1 class per week
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