School-based individual teaching
We work with nearly every school in Northamptonshire, providing instrumental and vocal lessons to children and young people.
Through instrumental tuition with NMPAT, students have the opportunity to learn how to play an instrument from skilled, experience musicians. Across our skilled team, we have experts in just about every instrument you can imagine, including (but not limited to):
What Makes Us Stand Apart
Personalised & Dedicated
Learning is guided by an expert, experienced teacher who tailors every lesson to the needs of the individual. Whether a pupil is learning for fun or pursuing a professional career, we support the journey from first notes right to preparing a student for a conservatoire.
Specialist & Outstanding
Many of our teachers are active performers, bringing real-world expertise and passion to every lesson. Our outstanding reputation for quality is built on decades of nurturing musical talent across the region.
Focused Learning & Ensemble Experience
Students will benefit from concentrated individual or paired tuition with the option to enhance their skills by joining ensembles and performing in groups. Regular public performances and residential courses provide opportunities to showcase the talent of our young people and build their confidence.
Key Benefits
✓ Free instrument hire included (most instruments)
✓ Expert teachers who are active performers
✓ Individual or paired tuition available
✓ From beginner to conservatoire level
✓ Performance opportunities & residential courses
✓ Lessons during school hours, after school & weekends
NMPAT Teachers
All NMPAT staff are qualified, experienced musicians who have been subject to a safer recruitment process and enhanced criminal record check. Teachers are regularly observed and receive training throughout the year them maintain and develop their teaching skills.
Teachers are required to keep accurate records and sign in when they arrive at each school. Lessons are delivered for 33 weeks across an academic year, leaving five weeks available for teachers to make up any lessons they have missed. Where appropriate, schools will be refunded for lessons that cannot be caught up at the end of the school year – please ensure you have read the full terms and conditions around chargeable visits and catch up visits.
