Business Details
32 Years
experience
Vivace Music School: Music Classes for Children in Fleet, Farnham & Yateley
Established in 1994 as the Len Tyler Music School, we transitioned under new ownership in 2020 to become Vivace Music School. Our foundation in the Kodly method ensures children from birth to senior school receive structured, engaging music education. We offer weekly classes in Fleet, Farnham, and Yateley, alongside online sessions during the pandemic, fostering a lifelong love of music. Our curriculum caters to diverse needs, including home-educated families and children with special educational requirements. With decades of collective experience, our team prioritises musical literacy, aural skills, and practical instrument tuition.We provide recorder lessons as part of our core programme, with options for piano, violin, and other instruments through specialist tutors. Our mission is to make music accessible, joyful, and educationally enriching, combining movement, singing, and games. We maintain flexible scheduling with term-time classes and Saturday sessions. Our leadership combines pedagogical expertise with a commitment to preserving the schools legacy while embracing innovation. Customer satisfaction remains central to our approach, ensuring families receive both quality instruction and exceptional service.
Services
Music Classes
Instrumental Tuition
SEN Sessions
Online Lessons
Home Ed Programmes
Recorder Instruction
Kodly Method Training
Parent-Child Classes
Aural Skills Development
Musical Literacy Courses
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in early years music education.
- Our curriculum is rooted in the internationally recognised Kodly method.
- We offer tailored classes for children with special educational needs.
- Our team includes certified music educators with specialist training.
- We provide seamless online and face-to-face learning options.
Services
Music Classes
Structured music education using the Kodly method for children aged birth to senior school. Sessions combine singing, movement, and games to develop rhythm, tuning, and musical literacy. Ideal for early years and primary school children seeking foundational skills.
Instrumental Tuition
Specialist instruction for children aged six upwards in piano, violin, brass, woodwind, and percussion. Tailored lessons available through our network of qualified tutors, complementing group class learning with individualised attention and technical development.
SEN Sessions
1:1 or bespoke group sessions for children with special educational needs. Our adaptive approach uses music to enhance cognitive, emotional, and physical development, with flexible formats designed to meet individual requirements and learning objectives.
Online Lessons
Live-streamed music education during term times, replacing face-to-face sessions when required. Maintains interactive elements through digital platforms while preserving the Kodly methods core principles for uninterrupted learning.
Home Ed Programmes
Weekday morning sessions for home-educated children covering multiple age ranges. Designed to accommodate families with several children, these classes promote collaborative learning through age-appropriate musical activities and parental involvement.
People
Nadja Flowerdew
Principal
Principal and owner of Vivace Music School, Nadja trained as a Kodly music teacher under Len Tyler. She brings over a decade of experience in early years music education and specialises in making music accessible and enjoyable for all children.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We offer classes for children from birth to upper primary school age, including home-educated families and SEN provisions.
Do you offer trial sessions?
Yes, we provide free trial sessions for entry-level classes. Contact us for older children or 1:1 sessions.
How are your music classes structured?
Our Kodály-based curriculum combines singing, movement, and games to develop musical literacy and aural skills.
Are online classes available?
Yes, we offer live online sessions as an alternative to in-person classes during term times.
Do you provide instrumental tuition?
We offer recorder lessons as part of our core programme, with options for piano, violin, and other instruments.
