Music Lessons

Students across Years 1 to 6 explore rhythm, melody, and musical notation through engaging and practical music lessons. The focus is on developing foundational skills in pitch, pulse, and performance using the glockenspiel.

Pupils will:

• Learn to read and play basic rhythms (crotchets, minims, quavers, semibreves)

• Explore the musical alphabet and associate notes with positions on the glockenspiel

• Begin reading and understanding simple sheet music

• Perform the classic song Frère Jacques in C Major, playing in canon (rounds) as an ensemble

• Experiment with dynamics, tempo, and improvisation

• Perform as an ensemble using specially created backing tracks uniquely remixed by the music teacher. These tracks blend genres such as Dancehall, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Reggae, Pop, and R&B—carefully crafted to engage and inspire pupils of all ages

Music lessons at Larwood are inclusive, fun, and support creativity, coordination, and teamwork across all age groups.

Mentoring / Music Interventions

At Larwood School, tailored musical interventions and mentoring sessions are delivered to engage, inspire, and build confidence in students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This work includes 1:1 and small group sessions focused on DJ skills, music production, and an element of graphic design.

Through a creative and therapeutic approach, students explore rhythm, composition, performance, and expression, helping them develop not only musical abilities but also essential life skills such as teamwork, resilience, and self-belief.

Each session is designed to meet the individual needs of the learners, providing a safe and supportive environment for them to thrive.