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 2026/27
Autumn Term 2026
September 9th, 16th 23rd, 30th
October 7th, 14th
November 4th, 18th, 25th
December 2nd
Spring Term 2027
January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
February 3rd, 10th, 24th
March 10th, 17th, 24th
Summer Term 2027
April 21st, 28th
May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
June 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Autumn Term 2026
September 9th, 16th 23rd, 30th
October 7th, 14th
November 4th, 18th, 25th
December 2nd
Spring Term 2027
January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
February 3rd, 10th, 24th
March 10th, 17th, 24th
Summer Term 2027
April 21st, 28th
May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
June 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
Autumn Term 2026
September 17th, 24th
October 1st, 8th, 15th
November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
December 3rd
Spring Term 2027
January 14th, 21st, 28th
February 4th, 11th, 25th
March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
Summer Term 2027
April 29th
May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
June 10th, 17th, 24th
July 1st, 8th
Autumn Term 2026
September 19th, 26th
October 3rd, 10th, 17th
November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
December 5th
Spring Term 2027
January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
March 13th, 20th
Summer Term 2027
April 24th
May 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th
June 12th, 19th, 26th
July 3rd, 10th
Autumn Term 2026
September 19th, 26th
October 3rd, 10th, 17th
November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
December 5th
Spring Term 2027
January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
March 13th, 20th
Summer Term 2027
April 24th
May 1st, 15th, 22nd, 29th
June 12th, 19th, 26th
July 3rd, 10th
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
