Frequently Asked Questions
When do the lessons take place?
Music lessons at our professional schools in Liverpool and Warrington are available from 9am until 9pm Monday to Friday and from 9am until 6pm on Saturdays so you will always find a convenient time for your music lessons to take place.
Music Lessons for Children:
Weekday classes for children on all instruments take place after school hours from 3.30pm onwards up to 9pm and all day on Saturdays. Following your child’s free lesson, you can organise a convenient time and day to attend lessons on a regular basis each week.
Adult Music Lessons:
Specialist Adult Music lessons for all instruments are available from 9am until 9pm each weekday and from 9am until 5.30pm on Saturdays. We have a flexible system which caters for adults who find it difficult to attend lessons on the same day each week (e.g. those following shift patterns). We will be happy to discuss your individual requirements, please call us – Tel Liverpool 0151 220 1008 or Warrington 01925 577715.
Music Tuition Fees - How much is Membership?
We offer a variety of different membership packages ranging from £38 per month to £250 per month dependant on your requirements. These packages will be discussed with you at your Free Trial Lesson.
All lesson fees are payable by the calendar month in advance. Entry level membership at Presto entitles you to one weekly lesson on the same day at the same time each week. There are no additional charges when there are 5 weeks in the month and lessons run all year round with the exception of a short break at Christmas.
How do I pay for my music lessons?
Your first month’s lesson fees are payable by Cash, Credit/Debit Card, Cheque or Lesson Voucher which can be purchased from either of our schools. Following this, all music lesson fees are payable by monthly Direct Debit and you may choose from three convenient payment dates- the 1st, 10th or 20th of the month. There is no minimum sign-up period so you are never committed to lessons for more than one month at any time.
Should you wish to purchase blocks of lessons, you can pay for as many as 12 month’s lesson fees in advance at any time by cash, credit/debit card, or cheque. This method of payment is particularly popular for people wishing to purchase lessons for someone as a gift. For more information about gift vouchers and free advise on the tailor-made gift packs we provide, please contact us.
How long are the lessons? How are they run?
Dependant on your individual requirements, your music lessons will last between 30 and 60 minutes. The majority of classes take place in small, friendly groups and you will learn alongside class mates of a similar age and ability.
Should you wish, parents are able to learn alongside their children, in our very popular Parent & Child classes (age restrictions and charges apply).
Do parents need to attend the classes?
Your child’s first lesson is the most important lesson of all. In this session we outline the key foundations for ensuring their musical success and explain your essential role in this process. It is therefore very important that parents attend the first lesson with their child. Following this lesson, we actively encourage all children to attend their lessons without a parent which helps develop your child’s independence and confidence. Your child’s teacher will keep you updated regularly with their progress and wherever your assistance is required they will discuss how you can help.
Are all Staff CRB Checked?
Yes. For your peace of mind all Presto staff undergo regular Enhanced CRB Checks. These are available for you to see should you wish.
Can I take exams?
You bet! Presto has a 99% pass record across all exams and more than 50% of our students regularly walk away with a distinction. This far exceeds the national average of both the London College of Music and the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. Click here to see last year’s results:
www.prestomusicschool.co.uk/2009examresults.pdf
As you can see, Presto’s exam success is unrivalled anywhere in the world and we have been commended by both the London College of Music and Rockschool on many occasions for our extraordinary examination results as a school. There really is no better place to sit your music exams.
"The results attained by Presto Music School candidates greatly exceed the national LCM average. Since January 2005 over half of all candidates entered continually achieve a Distinction. Over 86% achieved a Merit or Distinction in the Spring 2009 session – and the overall Pass rate is 100%. This represents an extraordinary record of achievement and success. Congratulations to all the students and teachers at Presto! It is always a pleasure talking and working with Presto Music".
Philip Aldred
Chief Examiner in Music
London College of Music Examinations
Thames Valley University
Both of our Music schools are official London College of Music (LCM) and Rockschool examination centres and we host exam sessions approximately 6 times per year. All the qualifications you will gain from attending lessons and entering exams at Presto have QCA accreditation. This means that the incredible results you will achieve will help you or your child gain access to University utilising the UCAS scoring System.
Where are you?
Our Warrington Music School is situated within Bankside, a large modern office building on Crosfield Street in the centre of Warrington. You will find us on the same complex as the Iceland and Aldi food stores.
Click here for a map and directions to our Warrington School
The school is 1 minute walk away from Bank Quay train station and a 5 minute walk away from the Warrington bus station.
Our Liverpool Music school is situated on Montrose Business Park, a large modern office building on Edge Lane. You will find us next to the Retail Park near McDonalds and Frankie & Benny’s Restaurant.
Click here for a map and directions to our Liverpool School
Where can I park?
Both our schools have plenty of Free Private Parking available right outside the door. Disabled parking and disabled access is available at both schools.
I’m an adult, am I not too old to start learning?
Without a shadow of a doubt, the answer to this question is No. The human mind develops over time as does the way in which you take on board new information. Our team of highly trained Tutors are all experts in both adult and early-years learning and you may be surprised to learn that around a third of all the people we teach every week range from the age of 18 to 75. So as you can see, it really is never too late to learn.
Many of our adult success stories include students who have gone on to become professional musicians and teachers.
How long does it take to be able to play properly?
This is very simple. The more time you can invest in your lessons and practice, the quicker you will progress. We will teach you a wide range of unique development techniques designed to maximise your musical potential. You’ll be carefully set tasks, tailored to you as an individual, record your improvement on a weekly, monthly and annual basis and demonstrate how you can easily boost your progress.
Our team have taken students from complete beginner level to professional within the space of 3 years. It’s down to you...
What do I do next?
Register for your FREE introductory lesson by clicking the button below and leave your details. A member of our team will then contact you by telephone to organise a convenient time for your lesson to take place. Alternatively please call our Warrington Office on 01925 577715, or Liverpool on 0151 220 1008.
Click here to read the Presto Guarantee
Tel: 0151 220 1008 Liverpool School
Tel: 01925 577715 Head Office and Warrington School