Pre-Grade 5 Foundation

Not every student needs a separate foundation course before Grade 5, but for some it can be a helpful way to build confidence. By the time students reach around Grade 4 or 5 on an instrument, most will already have absorbed the basics of music theory. However, others may want to take time to go over the fundamentals more carefully.

In these lessons we can cover:

• The stave (or staff) and how music is written

• Note names in the treble and bass clefs

• Basic note values (crotchets, minims, quavers, semibreves) and rests

• Simple rhythms and time signatures

• Piano note patterns and how notation links to the keyboard

• Italian terms for speed (tempos) and expression

Pricing for Pre-Grade 5 Foundation

The Pre-Grade 5 Foundation course is offered as a shorter package:

• 5-lesson package: £175 (equivalent to £35 per lesson)

• Pay-as-you-go option: £40 per 50-minute lesson

If you’re unsure whether this is the right starting point, we can discuss it in your free consultation.

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Lessons are flexible and tailored: some students prefer just a short refresher, while others like to spend more time consolidating before moving on.

Next step

➡️ Not sure whether your child needs a foundation course before Grade 5?

Book a free, no-obligation online consultation and we can discuss the best path forward together.