Useful Documents
String Lessons
Guitar Lessons
Vocal Lessons
Piano/Keyboard Lessons
Drum Kit &
Percussion Lessons
Woodwind Lessons
Why choose us?
High quality music service offer
Options for individuals, groups, schools, and the wider community
Tuition on a wide range of instruments
Tuition for singers and those wishing to develop vocal ability
Access to a wide range of musical activities, including ensembles, workshops and masterclasses
Instrument hire at reasonable rates
Fully DBS checked and highly qualified tutors
Regular performance management
Diligent and organised approach to ensure that all teaching is high quality
Brass Lessons
Barnsley Music Service:
Practice Diary
Barnsley Music Service:
Pupil Handbook
Barnsley Music Service:
Lesson Booking Form
Barnsley Music Service:
COVID-19 Risk Assessment
Support for Schools
Key Stage 2 Whole Class
One of Barnsley Music Hub’s key objectives is to provide whole class ensemble tuition projects (WCET) for KS2 classes, where children can learn to play a variety of instruments alongside their entire class in school. These projects are primarily delivered by the hub’s lead organisation Barnsley Music Service. Schools are loaned instruments for these projects, and are given the opportunity to take part in a celebration performance in a professional venue at the end of the year.
Key Stage 1 Musicianship
KS1 projects offer full classes of pupils the opportunity to develop key musical skills for the future. They primarily use the voice, but also descant recorder and/or classroom percussion. These projects embrace the Kodaly approach and philosophy of music teaching through a methodical, systemic approach promoting good general musicianship and skills.
Group/Individual Music Lessons
The hub offers music lessons to small groups and individuals seeking to learn an instrument. If you have children in your school who would like to explore this further, we would recommend that you direct them to the ‘What do you want to learn?’ page of this website. This has been designed for the children themselves to explore what type of instrument they might wish to learn.
CPD opportunities / Schools’ Music Education Plan (SMEP)
To supplement the specialist teaching that we offer, the hub delivers CPD sessions to enhance the skills of your own staff. Our CPD sessions are designed to build confidence in teaching staff who may not have a formal musical background.
Our Schools' Music Education Plan (SMEP) offers bespoke support to schools to aid development of curricular and extra curricular provision.
Schools can book an online meeting by emailing johningman@barnsley.gov.uk.
Singing Strategy
Click the images below to view the relevant Singing Strategy for either KS1 or KS2.
KS1 Strategy Doc
KS2 Strategy Doc
Singing Strategy Support Pack
Barnsley Youth Choir: Free KS2 Singing Workshops
Support Documents
Model Music Curriculum (DfE)
National Curriculum Music KS1 & 2
National Curriculum Music KS3
BMEH Quality Assurance Framework
Music Mark -
10 Things Schools Should Know About Learning Music
National Plan for Music Education
Music and Mindfulness Flashcards
Support Tracks for Music & Mindfulness