More often than not, young musicians, students or their parents ask this simple question: Should I enrol in group music classes or private music lessons? While each have their own merits, and there are indeed benefits to both, it’s good to know what each type of classroom setting offers. This will help you make an educated decision before drawing any conclusions on the type of music lessons in Guernsey to opt for.

This is why School of Popular Music thought it would be a good idea to explore the advantages both types of classes can offer:

Why private music lessons are better than group music classes
Here, a student is given the opportunity of having a qualified private music teacher, and each private lesson student can progress in a comparatively swift and easy manner. This is specifically useful if one student is struggling with a concept where within a traditional classroom context, other learners in class might find easy. Every one-to-one student will:

✔ receive the teacher’s full attention for the entire lesson
✔ benefit from a series of lessons that have been pre-planned and structured
✔ enjoy a tailor-made syllabus
✔ have lessons prepared to reflect the student’s own specific exigencies and learning style

The benefits of group music classes
On the other spectrum, there are some really great benefits group classes can offer – ones that cannot be denied. Students within a group class will experience:

✔ a sense of community and camaraderie
✔ a feeling of kinship and a sense of belonging that one can only achieve within a group class
✔ greater progress through teamwork, offering support when one has struggles
✔ all the benefits of private instruction with the added opportunity to interact and play with peers

Looking for a teacher or school who offers such quality lessons – whether on a one-to-one basis or group class is an indispensable step in any educational process. To fulfil this shared passion, at our music school we offer a selection of courses and programs to cater for the varied demand of our different students. So, if you’re looking for the best music lessons in Guernsey, there’s really nowhere else to look other than School of Popular Music!
If you would like to find out more information or book a course, contact us.

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