Elevate
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Step into a space where young creators shape the sound of tomorrow.
Elevate is a brand new programme for 14–18 year olds with there’s no audition to join. Whether you’re writing your first song, building confidence on your instrument, exploring music production or discovering new genres through ensemble playing, this is a place to experiment, grow and find your sound.
You’ll learn with inspiring musicians who back your ideas and help you develop real skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. It’s creative, collaborative and future-focused, designed to build confidence, spark ambition and bring your music to life.
Key Information
Age: 14 – 18
Day: Saturday
No audition required
Elevate Programmes
Elevate brings together instrumental development, ensemble playing and songwriting & production — open to all 14–18 year olds, no audition needed.
Orchestral, Popular and Jazz
Day and time Saturdays, 11.15am
Yearly fee £1,455
Full and partial bursaries are available.
For young musicians who want to keep developing on their instrument while exploring new styles and ideas.
You’ll work one-to-one with an expert tutor to build your technique and confidence, explore how music works through listening, writing and improvising, and play alongside others in an ensemble or band that excites you. It’s about growing your skills, stretching yourself and making great music together.
Each week you will enjoy:
– a 45-minute one to one lesson
– a 45-minute music language class
– a 90-minute ensemble/band
Songwriting and music production
Day and time Saturdays, 2.30pm
Yearly fee £315
Full and partial bursaries are available.
For young artists who want to create their own music and shape their own sound.
This strand gives you the space to write, produce and experiment in a supportive, hands-on environment. Working with experienced musicians and producers, you’ll learn how to turn ideas into finished tracks, build confidence using production tools, and collaborate with others to develop your creative voice.
Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take things further, it’s about exploring what makes your music yours and growing the skills to bring it to life.
Each week you will enjoy:
– 2 hr songwriting and music production class (introductory level)
OR
– 2 hr songwriting and music production class (intermediate level)
Applications for Elevate 2026/27 will open soon.
Term Dates 26/27
Autumn Term
Saturday 12 September
Saturday 19 September
Saturday 26 September
Saturday 3 October
Saturday 10 October
Saturday 17 October
HALF TERM
Saturday 7 November
Saturday 21 November
Saturday 28 November
Saturday 5 December
Saturday 12 December – Winter Wonders
Spring Term
Saturday 9 January
Saturday 16 January
Saturday 23 January
Saturday 30 January
Saturday 6 February
HALF TERM
Saturday 27 February
Saturday 6 March
Saturday 13 March
Saturday 20 March
Summer Term
Saturday 17 April
Saturday 24 April
Saturday 1 May
Saturday 8 May
Saturday 15 May
Saturday 22 May
HALF TERM
Saturday 12 June
Saturday 19 June
Saturday 26 June
Saturday 3 July
Saturday 10 July
Sunday 11 July – Summer Celebration