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Links to websites containing
information on why learning to play an instrument is important
Useful websites with more information:
ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)
Useful web articles with further information:
Benefits of a Musical Education
Playing A Musical Instrument Helps Develop Language Skills
Music Lessons Boost IQ of Young Minds
Science Shows How Piano Players' Brains Are Actually Different To Everybody Elses'
Music lessons boost a child's brainpower
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Teachers at Active in Music School based in Middlesex, London, Harrow, Hillingdon. Providing Guitar, Violin and Piano lessons.
Christopher Giles (Principal)
Christopher Giles (Joint Principal) completed his Masters degree in performance studies in London, having worked under the guidance of prominent performers such as Alexander Ivashkin and John Tilbury. He has given many recitals at various venues across the capital and, more recently, the West Midlands. He enjoys performing contemporary music in particular and past performances have included works by Henry Cowell, Toru Takemitsu and Arvo Part. He took first prize at the Blackheath Music Festival, London for his interpretation and performance of 'For Away', by Toru Takemitsu.
Christopher moved to Shrewsbury in 2003 to take up a position as Director of Music at a local school. During his five year tenure he oversaw countless musical projects including collaborations with the Drama department to stage musical productions such as ‘Oliver’ and ‘Oklahoma’ which typically ran for three consecutive evenings.
In 2005, together with his wife Maria Giles, Christopher founded ‘The Shropshire School of Classical Music’, which in due course was to become ‘Active in Music’. The music school has grown steadily over the years, the venue now being in London.
Maria Giles (Principal)
Maria Giles (Joint Principal) studied piano from the age of five and later trained as a pianist and musicologist at the Special Music School for gifted students (Kazan, Russia). In the following years she attended the Moscow State Conservatoire ‘P.I. Tchaikovsky’ where, after obtaining her Masters degree in History and Theory of Music, she studied on a three-year Postgraduate course in Musicology. She has taught solfeggio, theory and harmony in various music schools, accompanied at various ballet establishments and worked as a correspondent and editor at the Moscow classical music radio station ‘Orpheus’. She later received an offer to teach at the Central Special Music School, Moscow, where she successfully worked with many talented pupils from all over the world.
Mirela Radu (Piano)
Mirela was born in Romania and started playing Piano at age 7. She graduated Music High School (piano performance) and during her high school years she participated in several national Piano competitions and festivals.
She continued her musical career at the National University of Music in Bucharest, where she graduated with a BA in Musicology , followed by a PhD in music.
Mirela has been teaching Piano for over 15 years in countries including Romania, Italy, India and UK, in Romanian, Italian and English. While in London she graduated levels 1 and 2 of Suzuki method training under British Suzuki Institute, which helped her to develop specific teaching techniques tailored for young students. Also, she continued her teacher training following specific workshops at the Purcell School of Music in London.
She is currently teaching a broad variety of students from young beginners to Sixth form students, with excellent results in ABRSM exams.
Ina Petkova (Piano)
Born in Bulgaria, Ina started playing piano at age of 7, taking private piano lessons. At the age of 14, she was accepted into the National Music School "Panayot Pipkov", majoring in piano performance.
After the music school, Ina pursued a teaching degree/career while continuing her education at the St. Cyril and St Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. In 2007 she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in teaching music and piano.
After university, Ina was a pianist in a chamber ensemble, travelling and performing at different venues and events. From 2009, she came to London where she experienced teaching older beginners and adults.
Shortly after moving to Dubai (where she spend almost 10 years), Ina spent time teaching beginners, intermediate and advanced students with a special focus on younger beginners and their early development of correct technique. For the last two years in Dubai, she joined a well-established and highly rated institute where she had a class of almost 50 pupils.
Ina is very passionate about teaching, and learning from some of the most amazing piano teachers has inspired her to pass on her knowledge, skills and love for music.
Richard Prohm (Guitar)
Richard Prohm is a highly accomplished composer, orchestrator, and guitarist, hailing from Australia and now based in London. A graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the Royal Academy of Music, and the Australian Institute of Music, Richard seamlessly merges his deep musical knowledge with an innovative and emotive approach to composition and performance.
Renowned for crafting evocative soundscapes across film, television, musical theatre, animation, and promotional content, Richard's versatility shines through in every project. Richard has collaborated with iconic orchestral institutions such as Opera Australia and Abbey Road Studios, further cementing his reputation as a world-class music professional.
As a guitarist, Richard's career has seen him perform residencies in 5-star hotels and live music venues, showcasing his command of diverse styles and techniques. From jazz to classical, to contemporary genres, his playing reflects a vast understanding of the guitar's expressive potential. Richard has also worked as a session musician with renowned artists, adding depth and artistry to their projects with his exceptional skill and musical intuition.
Awarded the Peter Davidson Music Scholarship in 2020 and nominated for Best Original Music at FlickerFest in 2021, Richard continues to inspire through his dynamic contributions to the musical world. Whether composing for the screen or captivating audiences with his guitar performances.
Bernardo Simões (Piano)
Bernardo Simões has a distinct career from what is expected from a “traditional” composer. He is a multidisciplinary artist and prosecute his artistic outputs over different fields of art. Being a pianist and composer from an early age, he began working in multiple fields of arts back in Rio de Janeiro. Having a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Marketing in ESPM he became a film director and worked at “Mitica Filmes” while at the same time performing Brazilian Popular Music, writing soundtracks, and composing for instrumental chamber music. Before that, Bernardo Simões studied composition with Wladimir Tourinho (professor at Villa-Lobos school of music) and classical piano with Marly Muniz (UFRJ). In this period, composed pieces such as a Brass Quintet performed by musicians of the OSB (Brazilian Symphony Orchestra), “Variations for piano” and a “Sonata Concertante” for Violin and Piano (performed by musicians of “Abstrai Ensemble”). Bernardo then went to the UK and studied for a bachelor’s degree in Composition at the Royal Academy of Music under the guidance of Rubens Askenar for 2 years and before, 2 years with Gary Carpenter, where he was awarded with the “Bache Prize” by RAM in 2019. Interesting to mention additions to his portfolio were a 10-instrument ensemble piece called “Blurred” that has already achieved multiple performances, and 2 orchestral pieces “Pareidolia” and “Into darkness”.
His multidisciplinary approach never ceased and in 2020 he worked with Fabricio Mattos in the 3 “Marés – Journeys into Brazilian Music” films. In this commission by the Brazilian Embassy UK project, Simões film directed, composed (two pieces “Revoada” and “Confluência”), edited, mixed, and conducted. Thanks to the success of the “Marés” films, his partnership with Fabricio Mattos flourished and together they created the New Stages Creations, a company that produces uniquely designed live concerts and filmed “creations” perusing new forms of presenting performing arts. Bernardo Simões’ compositions also never stopped being produced and they have continuously been premiered worldwide such as by the Riot Ensemble, Chroma Ensemble, by soprano Milana Sarukhanyan, the guitarist Mario Kurtjak, by the Tritium Trio among others.
Xuan Li (Piano)
Born in China, Xuan Li's musical odyssey commenced at the age of six when she was introduced to the enchanting world of piano. In 2017, she embarked on her academic pursuit at the Wuhan Conservatory of Music, majoring in Music Education. Xuan Li pursued a Master's degree in Performing Arts Education at the University of West London in 2022. Her academic focus delves into advanced music methodologies such as Orff, Kodály, Suzuki, and Dalcroze, highlighting her dedication to embracing innovative and effective approaches in music education.
Piano serves as Xuan Li's primary instrument, a passion cultivated and polished over years of diligent practice and unwavering commitment. Yet, her musical repertoire extends beyond the ivory keys, encompassing singing, dancing, and guitar playing.
Xuan Li's professional journey is marked by invaluable experiences in primary schools and music institutions, both in China and London. Her role involved delivering tailored one-to-one piano lessons and conducting group music theory sessions for students ranging from six-year-olds to adults. These experiences have not only honed her teaching skills but also allowed her to adapt her methods to suit the diverse needs and aspirations of her students, solidifying her position as a dynamic and influential figure in the realm of music pedagogy.
Vera Yarkova (Piano)
Vera Yarkova was born in Russia. After finishing her studies at the Ural State Conservatoire, she undertook and completed a postgraduate course in Concert Mastership.
For the past 24 years, Vera has been the invited pianist for the Ural Philharmonic Orchestra, touring countries including Belgium, France and the Netherlands and playing in world famous venues. She has also taken part in concert programmes with many great performers such as Boris Berezovsky and Sergei Krylov. Vera has also lead a very active life as an accompanist and in ensemble playing.
Vera has won both Russian and international competitions in chamber music playing and has achieved a Personal Diploma from the Russian Federation Ministry of Culture.
Julia Khamzina (Piano and
group lessons)
Originally from Russia, Julia was educated at the Kazan State University (Music Department) where she studied piano, theory and history of music, singing and choir conducting techniques. She went on to complete a PhD in music education, while giving lectures on the history of music.
Having been teaching her whole life, Julia has almost 20 years’ experience working as a piano and theory tutor in England.
Julia has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the ABRSM exam board and a creative approach to her music lessons, helping each of her students meet and exceed their goals.
Anna Sazonova (Violin)
Anna’s musical journey started at the age of 6 in Latvia. After graduating from music school, she continued her studies at Daugavpils University, obtaining a Bachelor degree in Music pedagogy and graduating in 2018. Anna also was a member of the ‘Daugavpils Sinfonietta’ orchestra which toured Latvia and Belarus in 2016 and 2017.
Anna continued performing in concertos throughout her studies and is a keen violin player as well as tutor.
Minako Oka (Piano)
Minako Oka was born in Japan, where she graduated from the Toho Gakuen College, Tokyo, with first class honours and has given solo recitals in her home country.
She came to London to continue her Postgraduate studies with Nina Sereda at Trinity College of Music where she was awarded a scholarship and won first prize in the Leonard Smith Duo Competition. She has since pursued her studies on chamber music and piano accompaniment as well as piano solo and has completed her Master’s degree at Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Eugene Asti.
Minako has participated in numerous projects and masterclasses by internationally acclaimed musicians. She has appeared in the Russian Music International Series at Goldsmiths University, at St Martin in the Fields, at Kings Place, at the National Portrait Gallery and in lunchtime recitals at Royal Opera House, among others.
Minako is a dedicated tutor and enjoys sharing musical ideas and imagination with her pupils. Her instruction helps pupils acquire a tension-free piano playing which allows them to develop their hearing, technique and expressiveness harmoniously and efficiently.
Sacha Bistany (Guitar)
Sacha Bistany is an Irish classical and jazz guitarist based in London. He is a graduate of the Royal College of Music (RCM), in which he received a Bachelors in Performance with First Class Honours. Sacha currently teaches and performs a wide variety of music in various concert settings throughout the city. Upon first picking up a guitar at age seven, Sacha studied at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in his youth under Marion Hyland and Peter Katona, receiving five scholarships throughout his time there. Sacha has had the opportunity to play with a number of Irish guitar ensembles including the ‘GuitaRIAM’ ensemble and the Irish National Youth Guitar Orchestra, conducted by David Brophy. He has also competed in many music competitions including Ireland’s national competition, The ‘Feis Ceol’– winning was a great achievement. At RCM, he studied under professors Gary Ryan and Christopher Stell. During recent years, Sacha has participated in a number of masterclasses with well-renowned guitarists including Xuefei Yang, Laura Snowden, Carlos Bonell, Tariq Harb, Sean Shibe, Gabriel Bianco, Dale Cavanagh and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet– all of which have helped broaden his scope as a player. He recently received the Homan Potterton Bursary for String Instruments from Irish Heritage, a charity that supports Irish artists. The final audition culminated in a performance at the Wigmore Hall. Sacha has been teaching guitar students of all ages for the past five years on a freelance basis. He values inspiring fun and curiosity and a strong sense of discipline within his students, and always strives to create a safe space for them to be creative, free of judgment. He has retained most of his students throughout the years, many of whom have achieved great success in their music exams. Aside from classical music, Sacha has a great love for all things, jazz, funk and pop. He frequently collaborates with the RCM Big Band led by Mark Armstrong and a number of jazz and function band groups, playing electric guitar and electric bass.
Elena Grishina (Piano)
Elena Grishina is a classically trained musician who studied piano and music theory at the Music Academy in Moscow. Elena started at the age of 7. With over twenty years of teaching experience in the UK, she has supported students of all ages in developing strong theoretical knowledge and practical piano skills, including preparation for ABRSM examinations. Elena is passionate about making music accessible to every learner and adapts her teaching to meet individual needs. She brings warmth, patience and a genuine love of music to every lesson.
Elizabeth Kelly (Piano)
Born in Poland, Elizabeth began studying piano at the age of seven. After completing secondary school, she pursued a music degree at the London College of Music, graduating with First Class Honours. A year later, she was awarded the Fellowship of the London College of Music, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Music Performance.
Elizabeth’s performance experience includes a recital at the Guildhall Theatre in Derby as the winner of the Sir Malcolm Arnold Award, a chamber music concert in London as joint winner of the Victor Hoody Memorial Prize, and a performance in the Tribute to Panufnik series at the Polish Cultural Association in London.
After her degree, Elizabeth established The Elanowicz Piano Trio, with whom she performed at various venues. Among the highlights was a private recital held in the company of The Earl and Countess Howe in Amersham.
In addition to her active concert schedule, Elizabeth has been a regular performer at The Polish Cultural Association, where driven by a desire to inspire the next generation of musicians, she founded The Piano School, where she taught children from both primary and secondary schools, nurturing young talents with experience and passion.
Elizabeth’s professional development has included participation in numerous international music courses, including the Piano Baroque Course in Stuttgart, as well as further studies in London and Warsaw. These experiences have enriched her stylistic understanding and performance practice, particularly in early music. While her heart lies in the delicate textures of Baroque and Renaissance music, Elizabeth also champions modern composers, including Cecilia McDowall, whose works she has performed in several venues across London.
Kasia Fuksa (Piano)
Katarzyna (Kasia) Fuksa, PhD, MA, DPSI, graduated from the Music Primary and High School (Poland) in Flute and Piano Performance and then followed her education at the Catholic University of Lublin where she acquired her master's degrees in Theology (field: Biblical studies) and Musicology (field: liturgical monody and vocal sacred music), obtaining also Diplomas in Organ Performance and Choral Conducting.
In 1998 Kasia arrived to London to undertake the post of a cantor and an organist at the ‘Our Lady Mother of the Church’ church in Ealing, where she worked for 26 years.
In 1995-2005 she was employed as an assistant lecturer (teaching Liturgy, Music in Liturgy, Theory of Music) and the organ teacher by the Theological Institute of the R-C Diocese of Kamyanets-Podilskyi (Ukraine) and in 2011 she obtained her doctorate degree in Humanistic Studies (History-Musicology) from the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin.
In 1999 she formed the Schola Cantorum London Polish Choir and since then has continued to be its music director and conductor. Over the years they took part in many musical projects, including concerts at the Royal Albert Hall (2018), in Westminster Abbey (2019), at the Coventry Holy Trinity Church (2024). The most significant events in 2025 included performances including ‘We are singing Barcelona’ international festival, singing at the Polish Carol Service in the Westminster Cathedral and the Christmas Carol concert performed in Trafalgar Square in London.
Since 2013, as a freelance teacher, Kasia has been successfully preparing her students for the graded ABRSM and Trinity exams in piano, flute and theory of music.
Term Dates 2025/2026
Autumn Term 2025:
First Half - Tuesday 2nd September – Saturday 25th October 2025
Half-Term Holiday - W/C Monday 27th October 2025
Second Half: Tuesday 4th November – Saturday 20th December 2025
CONCERT DAY: Saturday 20th December 2025 @ 1.00pm (no lessons on this day).
*No lessons will take place on the following dates due to events taking place at/closure of the main school:
Thursday 2nd October 2025
Friday 19th December 2025
Spring Term 2026:
First half - Tuesday 6th January – Saturday 14th February 2026
Half-Term Holiday – W/C Monday 16th February 2026
Second Half - Tuesday 24th February – Saturday 28th March 2026
CONCERT DAY: Saturday 28th March 2026 @ 1.00pm (no lessons on this day).
*No lessons will take place on the following dates due to events taking place at/closure of the main school:
Friday 27th March 2026
Summer Term 2026:
First Half - Tuesday 14th April – Saturday 23rd May 2026
Half-term Holiday – W/C Monday 25th May 2026
Second Half - Tuesday 2nd June – Saturday 18th July 2026
CONCERT DAY: Saturday 18th July 2026 @ 1.00pm (no lessons on this day).
*No lessons will take place on the following dates due to events taking place at/closure of the main school:
Friday 17th July 2026
FORTHCOMING CONCERTS
The next concert will be on:
Saturday 18th July 2026 @ 1.00pm,
Main Hall,
Bishop Ramsey School,
Hume Way,
Ruislip,
Middlesex.
HA4 8EE.
PUPIL ACHIEVEMENT BOARD
Scholarship results,
Merit and Distinction examination results
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Our congratulations to Joseph who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Petr who gained a merit at his Grade 3 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Kiran who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Mayun who gained a distinction at his Grade 3 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Mora who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Aarna who gained a merit at her Grade 4 violin exam.
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Our congratulations to Antonina who gained a distinction at her Grade 3 violin exam.
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Our congratulations to Sienda who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Oliver who gained a merit at his Grade 3 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Aila who gained a distinction at her Grade 4 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Leeya who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Kiasha who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Aila who gained a distinction at her Grade 3 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Shruthi who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Rohan who gained a merit at his Grade 2 guitar exam.
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Our congratulations to Arnav who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Abigail who gained a distinction at her Grade 5 theory exam.
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Our congratulations to Antonina who gained a distinction at her Grade 2 violin exam.
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Our congratulations to Leela who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Mayun who gained a merit at his Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Thomas who gained a merit at his Grade 5 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Abigail who gained a distinction at her Grade 6 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Temi who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Emory who gained a merit at his Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Mayun who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Reyansh who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Krisha who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Anastasia who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Vedant who gained a merit at his Grade 5 guitar exam.
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Our congratulations to Josh who gained a distinction at his Grade 5 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Mihika who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam.
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Our congratulations to Khushal who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Haoyun who gained a distinction at his Grade 5 violin exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Siddhaant who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Thomas who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Aarav who gained a distinction at his Grade 2 guitar exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Rishab who gained a merit at his Grade 2 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Sachi who gained a merit at her Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Ruben who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Rohan who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Sourav who gained a merit at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Izabella who gained a merit at her Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Tiana who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Oliver who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Leela who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Ben who gained a distinction at his Grade 3 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Prakrith who gained a distinction at his Grade 4 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Eliza who gained a distinction at her Grade 3 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Moushumi who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Alex who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Aditya who gained a merit at his Grade 5 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Haoyun who gained a merit at his Grade 4 violin exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Edward who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Aarav who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2018.
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Our congratulations to Ruben who gained a 'commended' in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Shobha who gained a 'commended' in her class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Shyan who gained a 'highly commended' in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Temi who gained a 'commended' in her class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Thomas who gained a 'highly commended' in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Abigail who gained a 'highly commended' in her class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Elizabeth who gained a 'highly commended' in her class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Khushal who gained a 'highly commended' in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Leela who gained a 'distinction' in her class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Rishab who gained a 'commended' in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Rohan who gained a 'distinction' in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Aachal who gained a 'distinction' and first prize in her class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Kartar who gained a 'distinction' and second prize in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Netanel who gained a 'highly commended' and second prize in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Prakrith who gained a 'highly commended' and third prize in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Tiana who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Jake who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Sujan who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Ben who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Shobha who gained a merit at her Grade 3 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Haoyun who gained a merit at his Grade 3 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Netanel who gained a merit at his Grade 4 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Andreas who gained a merit at his Grade 3 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Lydia who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Rishab who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Prakrith who gained a distinction at his Grade 3 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Zane who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2017.
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Our congratulations to Oliver who gained first prize in his piano class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Vedant who gained first prize in the U10 guitar class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Bhavya who gained a 'Highly Commended' mark in her guitar class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017.
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Our congratulations to Prakrith who gained an 'Outstanding' mark and first place in his piano class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2017. Prakrith was also awarded the Frank Heneghan Junior Pianoforte Cup for the best performance amongst all three under 11 classes at the festival!
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Our congratulations to Kiera, who has won a music scholarship to her next school. Kiera plays guitar.
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Our congratulations to Saisha who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Eliza who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Sarina who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Prakrith who gained a distinction at his Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Maydini who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Deborah who gained a distinction at her Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Haoyun who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Andreas who gained a distinction at his Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Lydia who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Orlando who gained a merit at his Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Abigail who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Yashika who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Aparajita who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Daniil who gained a merit at his Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Toyosi who gained a merit at her Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Abigail who gained a merit at her Grade 4 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Victoria who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Harshil who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2016.
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Our congratulations to Prakrith who gained a distinction and second place in his class at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2016.
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Our congratulations to Anushka who gained a commended at the Ruislip-Northwood Festival, which took place in spring 2016.
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Our congratulations to Raymond who gained a merit at his Grade 3 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Amy who gained a distinction at her Grade 5 music theory exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Sarina who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Deborah who gained a merit at her Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Amy who gained a merit at her Grade 5 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Suraj who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Euphrosyne who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Andreas who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Orlando who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Jack who gained a merit at his Grade 4 guitar exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Raymond who gained a merit at his Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Netanel who gained a merit at his Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Shobha who gained a merit at her Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Alexander who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Daniil who gained a merit at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Orlando who gained a merit at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Anna who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Sanjhay who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Bhavya who gained a merit at her Grade 2 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Vedant who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Harshil who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Raymond who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Zara who gained a merit at her Grade 4 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2015.
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Our congratulations to Shobha who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Amy who gained a distinction at her Grade 4 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Venthan who gained a merit at his Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Tharun who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Maariya who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Kyna who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Bhavya who gained a merit at her Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Kristina who gained a merit at her Grade 3 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Aditya who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Netanel who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Shivank, who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Thiruparan, who gained a distinction at his Grade 2 guitar rock and pop exam (Trinity Exam Board). The exam took place in the spring session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Alice, who gained a merit at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2014.
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Our congratulations to Venthan, who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2013.
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Our congratulations to Jack, who gained a merit at his Grade 2 guitar exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2013.
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Our congratulations to Roma, who gained a distinction at her Grade 2 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2013.
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Our congratulations to Zara, who gained a merit at her Grade 3 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2013.
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Our congratulations to Hanae, who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2013.
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Our congratulations to Jack, who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2013.
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Our congratulations to Zara, who gained a distinction at her Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2013.
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Our congratulations to Abdul, who has won a music scholarship to his next school!
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Our congratulations to Edward, who has won an all-round scholarship to his next school!
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Our congratulations to Nikesh, who gained a merit at his Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2012.
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Our congratulations to Abdul, who gained a merit at his Grade 2 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2012.
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Our congratulations to Zara, who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2012.
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Our congratulations to Zara, who gained a merit at her Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2012.
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Our congratulations to Roma, who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 guitar exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2012.
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Our congratulations to Abdul, who gained a merit at his Grade 3 violin exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2012.
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Our congratulations to Abdul, who gained a distinction at his Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2011.
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Our congratulations to Abdul, who gained a merit at his Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2011.
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Our congratulations to Maurie, who gained a distinction at her Grade 3 theory exam. The exam took place in the autumn session 2011.
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Our congratulations to Abdul, who gained a distinction at his Grade 1 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2011.
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Our congratulations to Tara, who gained a merit at her Grade 2 violin exam. The exam took place in the summer session 2011.
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Our congratulations to Beatrice, who gained a distinction at her Grade 1 piano exam. The exam took place in the spring session 2011.
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Our congratulations to Edward, who has won a music scholarship to his next school!
Piano Lessons, Violin Lessons & Guitar Lessons in Middlesex, North London
Active in Music is an established music school based near Hillingdon, Harrow & Ruislip in Middlesex providing high-quality piano, violin, and guitar lessons in a friendly and fun learning environment from gifted active performers from across the globe.
We combine individual one to one piano, violin, or guitar lessons with group learning in general musicianship, music theory, ear training, and singing. Our termly performances give your child a real sense of achievement and belonging, and we regularly perform at various festivals.
Active In Music will engage your child in such a way that they will be able to stand out as young musicians and performers, whether or not they eventually decide to pursue music as their career. We work with parents to fit in with the school curriculum, and we are very proud of our students' achievements over the years.
Enjoyment together with high standards of teaching is part of the Active In Music ethos, and we look forward to hearing from you soon so that your child may discover how much fun learning an instrument can be.
Best Guitar Educator in Ruislip 2024 – Awarded by Distinguished Teaching
Music School Testimonials
Here is what some of our parents say and you can read more testimonials of our North London music school here.
AIM has provided a great environment for Sara to develop, not only providing her with excellent music tuition but also building up her confidence and self-esteem. She enjoyed her private and group lessons, and also the termly concerts. We fully recommend the school, for its caring attitude towards the children, combined with high musical standards.
Mrs Pombo, Harrow, London.
Chris and the AIM team provide a great learning environment. The tutors are both relaxed and encouraging and moreover take an active interest in the children’s progress. As a result, the children learn and more importantly enjoy their music. In addition, the end of term recitals, where the children perform musical pieces to an audience, helps build their confidence. I would have no hesitation in recommending AIM to others.
Mr Khalid, Ruislip, London.