Sutton Music Trust’s Music Academy
- Wednesday evening (16:30-19:30) at Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
- Wednesday evening (16:30-19:30) at Cantium House, Wallington
- Thursday evening (16:30-19:30) at Cantium House, Wallington
- Saturday morning (09:00-13:00) at Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
- Saturday morning (09:00-13:00) at Cantium House, Wallington
Our specialist instrumental music teachers teach a variety of orchestral and contemporary instruments, including music production and songwriting. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the recommended ages for starting instrumental lessons. We also provide group music theory and aural lessons catering to students of all ages, as well as composition lessons.
We aim to provide as many children as possible with a high quality and enjoyable musical experience.
Location
Lessons take place at Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy, Kingston Avenue, North Cheam, SM3 9UE
Lessons take place at First Floor, Cantium House, Railway Approach, Wallington, SM6 0DZ
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Academy Dates 2025/26
Autumn Term 2025
September 17th, 24th
October 1st, 8th, 15th
November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
December 3rd
Spring Term 2026
January 7th*, 14th, 21st, 28th
February 4th, 25th
March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
*Please note, Music Academy begins at Cheam Park Farm only on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. This is due to an in-school event at Cheam Park Farm on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.
Summer Term 2026
April 22nd, 29th
May 6th, 13th, 20th
June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
July 1st
Autumn Term 2025
September 17th, 24th
October 1st, 8th, 15th
November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
December 3rd
Spring Term 2026
January 14th, 21st, 28th
February 4th, 11th, 25th
March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Summer Term 2026
April 22nd, 29th
May 6th, 13th, 20th
June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
July 1st
Autumn Term 2025
September 18th, 25th
October 2nd, 9th, 16th
November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
December 4th
Spring Term 2026
January 15th, 22nd, 29th
February 5th, 12th, 26th
March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Summer Term 2026
April 23rd, 30th
May 7th, 14th, 21st
June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
July 2nd
Autumn Term 2025
September 20th, 27th
October 4th, 11th, 18th
November 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
December 6th
Spring Term 2026
January 10th*, 17th, 24th, 31st
February 7th, 14th, 28th
March 14th, 21st, 28th
*Please note that due to the High Ashurst Residential, there will be no Saturday Music Academy on March 7th. Instead, this session will take place on January 10th.
Summer Term 2026
April 18th*, 25th
May 2nd, 16th, 23rd
June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
July 4th
*Please note that due to venue availability, there will be no Saturday Music Academy on May 9th. Instead, this session will take place on April 18th.
Autumn Term 2025
September 20th, 27th
October 4th, 11th, 18th
November 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
December 6th
Spring Term 2026
January 10th*, 17th, 24th, 31st
February 7th, 14th, 28th
March 14th, 21st, 28th
*Please note that due to the High Ashurst Residential, there will be no Saturday Music Academy on March 7th. Instead, this session will take place on January 10th.
Summer Term 2026
April 18th*, 25th
May 2nd, 16th, 23rd
June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
July 4th
*Please note that due to venue availability, there will be no Saturday Music Academy on May 9th. Instead, this session will take place on April 18th.
Instruments offered
Our specialist instrumental music teachers teach a variety of orchestral instruments.
Wednesday Academy
Cello
Clarinet
Flute
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Music Theory
Music Production (Cantium House)
Percussion/Drum Kit
Saxophone
Songwriters Circle (Cantium House)
Trombone
Trumpet
Violin
Vocals
Thursday Academy
Clarinet
Flute
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Don’t Fret! Guitar Ensemble
Percussion/Drum Kit
Piano
Saxophone
Violin
Viola
Vocals
Saturday Academy
Aural Classes
Baritone
Bassoon
Clarinet
Composition
Double Bass
Flute
French Horn
Music Theory Classes
Oboe
Percussion/Drum Kit
Piano
Saxophone
Sutton Songbirds Choir
Trombone
Tuba
Viola
Violin
Vocals
Academy Ensembles
In addition to our large ensemble opportunities, we run smaller ensembles and a choir at Music Academy to help students develop their musicianship and performance skills.
Age advice
Some instruments are more suitable for older children. Our recommendation for when students may wish to start learning is:
Violin/Viola – Year 1 or 2
Cello – Year 2 or 3
Double Bass/Mini Bass – Year 4
Flute – Year 4
Clarinet – Year 5
Saxophone – Year 5 or 6
Oboe – Year 6
Bassoon (Fagonello) – Year 4
Bassoon (Full Size) – Year 6
Trumpet – Year 4
Trombone/P Bone – Year 4
Low Brass (Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba) – Year 5
French Horn – Year 4
Percussion – Year 3
Guitar – Year 3
Piano – Year 1
Vocal- Year 4
