Raising musicalexcellence
Professional 1-2-1 tuition for adults and children, beginner to advanced, at our Morningside music school, or online, since 1999.
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17 instruments & disciplines, one music school
From complete beginner to advanced, every lesson is 1-2-1 and tailored to the student in front of us.
We prepare you for real, graded exams
Our teachers work to the official syllabi of the UK’s leading music examination boards.
Excellent teaching, genuinely enjoyable lessons
Fully qualified, PVG-checked tutors
Every teacher is a professional musician with an industry performance background and Enhanced Disclosure registration.
Every age, every level
From age 4 to adult beginners and returning players: we now teach more adults than children.
In-person or online
Learn face-to-face in Morningside, or take lessons online from anywhere in the world.
27 years of results
Raising musical excellence across Edinburgh since 1999, with students who've gone on to record and perform professionally.
What musicians & educators say
“As a music degree graduate myself, I can really appreciate the methodology they promote when teaching. I would strongly recommend Morningside School of Music to all ages — I'm sure they will help create many stars of the future.”
“In all the time I've known the teachers at Morningside School of Music, I've been impressed by their passion for music, their dedication to their students and their ability to pass on their extensive knowledge.”
“The teachers are of extremely high caliber and well trained in what they do. I've always been impressed by how hard they concentrate on teaching popular music as well as classical music — the facilities are great and in an ideal location.”
“I've watched Morningside School of Music going from strength to strength over the years, and the quality of music teachers they attract is first class, as are the facilities they offer.”
“I have been delighted with my son's progress on the bass guitar since starting lessons. Their approach to encouraging kids to form bands and get involved in music making is very appealing.”
“We've been coming to Morningside School of Music for years, and our 11-year-old son is now working towards Grade 4 guitar with Andrew. His kindness, patience and relaxed approach make even the difficult pieces feel achievable. We couldn't recommend him highly enough.”
One simple rate, every instrument
£59 for a full hour, £36 for a half hour: the same price whichever instrument you choose, in person or online. Pay as you go, no block booking or contracts.
Half-Hour Lesson
Ideal for younger beginners or a focused weekly top-up.
- 30-minute one-to-one lesson
- In-person or online
- Pay as you go, no contracts
Full-Hour Lesson
Our most popular option: the same price on every instrument we teach.
- 60-minute one-to-one lesson
- Same tutor every time
- At our Morningside school, or online
- No block booking required
Online Lessons
The same one-to-one teaching, from anywhere in the world.
- Live video lessons
- £36 half-hour / £59 full-hour
- Ideal for adults & travel-heavy weeks
Don’t have an instrument yet? Come along and use one of ours for your first few lessons.
Ready to get started?
Register your interest and we’ll match you with a tutor, in Morningside, or online, whatever suits you best.