Information for parents
If you have found this page, the chances are that we have done a demonstration in your school, and your child would like to have a go on a brass instrument.
To sign up for a free trial, click the link below:
If you have found this page, the chances are that we have done a demonstration in your school, and your child would like to have a go on a brass instrument.
To sign up for a free trial, click the link below:
Bronze
£18.75 Per Month
Group Lessons - 30 Minutes
Students receive a 30-minute lesson, in a group of 3 or 4 (group of 2 = 20 minutes)Ten lessons per term, three terms per yearEnrolment into school brass bandFirst music book and brass band musicPractice help-guide for parentsWeekly practice goals
Silver
£30.00 Per Month
Individual Lessons - 20 Minutes
Students receive a 20-minute lesson, on their ownTen lessons per term, three terms per yearEnrolment into school brass bandFirst music book and brass band musicPractice help-guide for parentsWeekly practice goals
Gold
£45.00 Per Month
30 Minutes - Individual Lessons
Students receive a 30-minute lesson, on their ownTen lessons per term, three terms per yearEnrolment into school brass bandFirst music book and brass band musicPractice help-guide for parentsWeekly practice goalsBronze
£18.75 Per Month
Group Lessons - 30 Minutes
Students receive a 30-minute lesson, in a group of 3 or 4 (group of 2 = 20 minutes)Ten lessons per term, three terms per yearEnrolment into school brass bandFirst music book and brass band musicPractice help-guide for parentsWeekly practice goalsSilver
£30.00 Per Month
Individual Lessons - 20 Minutes
Students receive a 20-minute lesson, on their ownTen lessons per term, three terms per yearEnrolment into school brass bandFirst music book and brass band musicPractice help-guide for parentsWeekly practice goalsGold
£45.00 Per Month
30 Minutes - Individual Lessons
Students receive a 30-minute lesson, on their ownTen lessons per term, three terms per yearEnrolment into school brass bandFirst music book and brass band musicPractice help-guide for parentsWeekly practice goalsBronze
£18.75 Per Month
Group Lessons - 30 Minutes
Students receive a 30-minute lesson, in a group of 3 or 4 (group of 2 = 20 minutes)Ten lessons per term, three terms per yearEnrolment into school brass bandFirst music book and brass band musicPractice help-guide for parentsWeekly practice goalsSilver
£30.00 Per Month
Individual Lessons - 20 Minutes
Students receive a 20-minute lesson, on their ownTen lessons per term, three terms per yearEnrolment into school brass bandFirst music book and brass band musicPractice help-guide for parentsWeekly practice goalsGold
£45.00 Per Month
30 Minutes - Individual Lessons
Students receive a 30-minute lesson, on their ownTen lessons per term, three terms per yearEnrolment into school brass bandFirst music book and brass band musicPractice help-guide for parentsWeekly practice goalsInstrument hire service
If you don’t have an instrument at home (which most of you won’t) we can organise this for you. We hire brass instruments for £7.50 per month.
The average price for a private hire company is £20 per month, and the average cost of buying an instrument is £500, so we think this represents great value! As soon as you don’t need it anymore, you simply return it to your child’s school.
Instrument hire service
If you don’t have an instrument at home (which most of you won’t) we can organise this for you. We hire brass instruments for £7.50 per month.
The average price for a private hire company is £20 per month, and the average cost of buying an instrument is £500, so we think this represents great value! As soon as you don’t need it anymore, you simply return it to your child’s school.
Great brass band
High quality, fun and engaging lessons
Lessons being thoroughly enjoyed!
My daughter is loving her trumpet…
Chris the teacher is so enthusiastic…
Amazing Teacher
Bandstars ⭐️
Definitely recommend!
Fun and exciting!
My daughter had no experience in playing any musical instruments before, though under Chris’s guidance, she not only enjoys playing her trumpet but also becomes confident playing in the brass band. Chris is a passionate brass teacher. His teaching is not just confined in brass lessons, he also enriches children’s experience by introducing all kinds of brass band performances in town, which in turn helps my daughter to develop a genuine interest and love in trumpet. Here at BandStars learning brass instruments is not just done individually, my daughter enjoys the moments when she plays with other children in a group each playing a different brass instrument. I would recommend BandStars no more to all those who want to try brass instruments.
My children love having lessons with Chris. He is such a fantastic teacher. He makes the lessons really fun. He has a very engaging style that is motivating for the children. He sends home a beginner brass book which makes it easy for them to practice with links to fun backing tracks. My children got the chance to take part in a concert as a whole brass band and it was amazing to see the progress they had made in such a short time. They were so proud of themselves! Chris also makes it really easy to hire the instruments. I would highly recommend lessons with him.
My daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her lessons with Chris having never played an instrument before. She's very inspired to join in all the performances and bands too.
My daughter is loving her trumpet lessons and always very excited about the songs that they learn. Chris is always supportive with the kids and always keeps us updated about what that they do. Always responds to the emails very quickly.
Chris the teacher is so enthusiastic and considering my son always forgets to practice at home I feel like he still progresses much more than I would have expected for a short once a week lesson. Very happy. My son enjoys the classes too.
Chris has been teaching my autistic 10yr old son the cornet. Chris has been amazing and my son really clicked with him and built an amazing teacher pupil relationship. Even when my son has been having a bad day Chris has been fundamental in my Sons progress.
This is my son’s first try at playing a musical instrument and he absolutely loves his cornet and gets great enjoyment in playing and practicing new songs. He has come so far in just a couple terms. Chris makes learning so much fun for the children and his encouragement and guidance is second to none. I would and have recommended joining Bandstars to friends.
Both my children signed up to do brass lessons after they saw Chris perform with the different instruments he teaches in assembly.
They have both engaged in the lessons thanks to Chris’ teaching style and have done really well in a short space of time (it’s much harder than it looks to even make a noise!)
Chris is fantastic with all the children and for children with additional needs he is very supportive and encouraging and lets no obstacle get in the way.
Really easy to sign up, hire & pay.
Having seen four "Bandstars" sessions brilliantly delivered by Chris to year 4 and 5 children in Exeter, I was blown away by how much energy is put into these sessions.
Chris is super enthusiastic and makes learning an instrument fun, exciting and addictive!
The children all had a wonderful time in a safe, encouraging and creative environment.
And it goes without saying that Chris is a master of his craft!
Absolutely superb - highly recommended!
Wai Kai Li
Hannah Anglin-Jaffe
Sarah Newman
Esmeralda Koco
Marianne Angela Segev
Sarah Addicott
Anne-Marie Godbeer
Justine Scholfield
Tony Cobley
We believe that all children should have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument. School can be stressful, and music is a welcome break.
We know it’s annoying to organise payment each term, and for some families it’s a stretch to pay a whole term up-front. So BandStars uses Direct Debit, and we spread the payments across all 12 months of the year, so there are no nasty surprises. Packages start at just £18.75 per month.
If you don’t have an instrument (which most of you don’t) we can sort this for you! Most companies hire instruments at £20 per month – whereas we cost just £7.50 per month, no matter which instrument you choose.
Students learn in small groups of 3 or 4 with their peers. This teaches the teamwork and listening skills needed to be in a band. And we love group teaching because it’s fun, which is essential to your child sticking with it.
We provide a fully interactive book, which includes links to tutorials, play-along videos, and backing tracks. You don’t need to purchase any additional books yourselves.
The BandStars method focuses on enjoyable, fun lessons. Children work towards group performances rather than high-pressure grades.
Cornet
Suitable for: Year 2+
Closely related to the Trumpet, the Cornet is the highest (and smallest) instrument in the band. It often plays the melody, and is a great choice for younger students.
Trumpet
Suitable for: Year 2+
The trumpet is an orchestral instrument. Similar to the cornet, it's range is higher than the other instruments, and is also a great choice for younger students.
Trombone
Suitable for: Year 4+
The Trombone is the only instrument in the band that doesn’t use valves to change the notes. Instead, the trombone has a slide that moves up and down.
Tenor Horn
Suitable for: Year 2+
The Tenor Horn looks a bit like a tuba, but is much smaller. It is the second highest instrument in the band (after the Cornet), and perfect for young students wishing to one day progress to the Tuba.
Baritone Horn
Suitable for: Year 3+
The Baritone Horn sits between the Tenor Horn and the Euphonium in size. Like both of those, it is a great starter instrument for pupils wishing to one day play the Tuba.
Euphonium
Suitable for: Year 5+
The Euphonium is the second-largest instrument in the band, after the Tuba. It can play the bass line, but also gets a lot of melodies. It is larger than the Baritone Horn, and suitable for students in year 4+.
Cornet
Suitable for: Year 2+
Closely related to the Trumpet, the Cornet is the highest (and smallest) instrument in the band. It often plays the melody, and is a great choice for younger students.
Trumpet
Suitable for: Year 2+
The trumpet is an orchestral instrument. Similar to the cornet, it's range is higher than the other instruments, and is also a great choice for younger students.
Trombone
Suitable for: Year 4+
The Trombone is the only instrument in the band that doesn’t use valves to change the notes. Instead, the trombone has a slide that moves up and down.
Tenor Horn
Suitable for: Year 2+
The Tenor Horn looks a bit like a tuba, but is much smaller. It is the second highest instrument in the band (after the Cornet), and perfect for young students wishing to one day progress to the Tuba.
Baritone Horn
Suitable for: Year 3+
The Baritone Horn sits between the Tenor Horn and the Euphonium in size. Like both of those, it is a great starter instrument for pupils wishing to one day play the Tuba.
Euphonium
Suitable for: Year 5+
The Euphonium is the second-largest instrument in the band, after the Tuba. It can play the bass line, but also gets a lot of melodies. It is larger than the Baritone Horn, and suitable for students in year 4+.
Cornet
Suitable for: Year 2+
Closely related to the Trumpet, the Cornet is the highest (and smallest) instrument in the band. It often plays the melody, and is a great choice for younger students.
Trumpet
Suitable for: Year 2+
The trumpet is an orchestral instrument. Similar to the cornet, it's range is higher than the other instruments, and is also a great choice for younger students.
Trombone
Suitable for: Year 4+
The Trombone is the only instrument in the band that doesn’t use valves to change the notes. Instead, the trombone has a slide that moves up and down.
Tenor Horn
Suitable for: Year 2+
The Tenor Horn looks a bit like a tuba, but is much smaller. It is the second highest instrument in the band (after the Cornet), and perfect for young students wishing to one day progress to the Tuba.
Baritone Horn
Suitable for: Year 3+
The Baritone Horn sits between the Tenor Horn and the Euphonium in size. Like both of those, it is a great starter instrument for pupils wishing to one day play the Tuba.
Euphonium
Suitable for: Year 5+
The Euphonium is the second-largest instrument in the band, after the Tuba. It can play the bass line, but also gets a lot of melodies. It is larger than the Baritone Horn, and suitable for students in year 4+.
Learning with BandStars is a social experience. Children will develop teamwork and collaboration skills through playing in a group. This can be particularly beneficial for children who may struggle with social interaction.
Playing an instrument helps to develop cognitive abilities such as: memory, concentration, and problem-solving, all of which can benefit a child's academic performance.
Learning an instrument requires patience, perseverance, and dedication. These are all valuable life skills that can be transferred to other areas of a child's life, such as academic studies, sports, or other hobbies.
Music is a powerful tool for emotional expression and can help children to develop their emotional intelligence. It helps them to express their feelings, build self-esteem, and develop empathy for others.
Music is a universal language that exposes children to different cultures and traditions. Learning to play an instrument can help children to appreciate and understand different types of music, and the history and context behind it.