How to Progress:

• Join the pre-instrumental class (PIP) for ages 5 and 6.
• Progress to instrumental development and recorder (IDP/Rec) for ages 6, 7, 8.
• Study an introductory instrument (keyboard for ages 7 and 8, or violin for ages 6, 7 and 8).
• Progress to an instrument of your choice (see table below for ages).

Group Lessons:

• Start with group lessons in an introductory class or instrument.
• Progress to lessons in pairs (AIP - Advanced Instrumental Pairs).
• Progress to individual lessons.

At the same time develop music language skills by joining music language and aural training for ages 8 upwards for all classes and instruments.

Table of Beginner Ages:

*Beginner age is the age the HSM recommends a student start learning.