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THE BAND PROJECT

Providing independent schools a real-world band experience for their young musicians.

CONFIDENCE THROUGH PERFORMANCE

Helping pupils grow in confidence, collaboration, and creativity.

The Band Project is the only music education specialist that combines Rock and Pop based education with a deep understanding of the independent school culture and expectations.

Weekly Band Sessions, Gig In A Day workshops and Peripatetic Lessons – everything we do is built to give young people a musical experience they won’t forget.

We don’t just teach music. We build bands. We coach performers. And we help students develop the kind of skills that stick with them long after the final song.

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Why Schools Choose The Band Project

  • Fully managed – we handle all admin and fees direct with parents
  • Expert tutors – our team are experienced teachers and performers and all hold enhanced DBS checks on the update service
  • Flexible delivery – fits seamlessly into your school day, extra curricular provision or boarders programme
  • The music students love – their soundtrack, maximum engagement
  • Character building – confidence, teamwork and responsibility come built in
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Being a musician has challenged me in ways I never expected – demanding resilience, focus, courage, humility, and above all, self-belief. These aren’t just musical skills – they’re life skills. And we see them growing in our students every single term.

Playing music has the power to unlock something extraordinary in every young person. It helps them grow, express themselves, and face challenges with confidence – in school and far beyond. And along the way, they build memories, friendships, and a sense of achievement that stays with them for life.

Chris Mountford

Director, The Band Project

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The Band Project is wonderful. The balance of guidance, creativity, encouragement and tuition that tutors provide is excellent. My child has bonded with the band mates in an easy camaraderie which develops confidence, opens horizons and gives a range of different influences on musicality and social life.

Parent15 year old Bassist/Guitarist/Vocalist
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The Band Project is a dream scenario for budding musicians. Weekly sessions with experienced tutors, along with an incredibly low teacher to pupil ratio, means that progress is rapid and enjoyable. Sets are carefully tailored for each group, and performed at termly gigs to cheering peers and parents. The brilliant thing about The Band Project is their inclusive approach; they are able to nurture musical talent regardless of age or ability.

Parent17 year old Guitarist
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My two daughters absolutely love The Band Project! The sessions are loads of fun, but also really inspiring for them musically. Being in a band gives them a reason to practise and make progress on their instruments so that they can tackle more and more complex songs together. I wish that I’d had the opportunity to attend something as good as this when I was young!

Parent12 year old Vocals, 10 year old Bassist