Learn music online with Piedbells
Live lessons in instruments, voice and theory for every age, with a clear path from your first note to Grade 8.
Not sure where to start? Book a free trial lesson
Also from PiedbellsMaths and English tutoringPre-K to 8th grade, live and one-to-one→
Talk to us before you start
Tell us the student’s age, level and goal. We reply within 6 hours and suggest where to begin.
Start here
Meet a tutor. Play. Then decide.
- A free 30-minute live lesson, one-to-one
- No obligation to continue
- We reply within 6 hours
The Piedbells Music Journal
Practice plans, theory explained, and guides for parents and new learners.
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Exam-fee scholarship
Talented student, exam fee in the way? Our scholarship covers examination fees for deserving students.
How to applyEvery Piedbells programme includes
Live one-to-one lessons
You learn with a tutor in real time, online, wherever you are in the world. Groups can be arranged for families, schools and churches.
A clear path to Grade 8
One route from Beginner to Grade 8, for all ages. Your tutor always knows the next step, and so do you.
Times that fit your time zone
Students learn with us on more than four continents. We agree lesson times around school, work and your time zone.
Your online classroom
Lessons happen live on Google Meet. Materials, practice tasks and feedback live in Google Classroom, so everything stays in one place between lessons.
Live lessons
A standard lesson is 30 minutes, and longer lessons can be arranged. The standard is two lessons a week; three or more can be arranged.
Practice and progress
Your tutor sets practice tasks and shares materials in Google Classroom after each lesson. Every student gets a progress report each month.
Exams when you are ready
We prepare students for ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool and MUSON exams, depending on the instrument.
Learn from anywhere
You need your instrument, a device with a camera and microphone, and a steady internet connection.
30 minutes · Google Meet
30 minutes · Google Meet
C major scale, hands together. Five minutes a day, slowly, then at the marked speed.
Much steadier this week. Keep the thumb tuck smooth on the way up.
What matters to you?
Whether you are starting out, preparing for an exam or choosing lessons for your child, here is where to begin.
Begin with a free lesson
Tell us the student’s age, level and goal. You meet a tutor for a free 30-minute live lesson, then get lesson times and a next step that fit you.
Book a free trialWhat happens in an online lesson?
A plan from now to exam day
We prepare students for ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool and MUSON exams. Our scholarship programme covers examination fees for deserving students, and is currently open to music students at MUSON.
Exam preparationApply for the scholarship
A tutor who knows your child
Young students get focused, individual attention. Lessons build good habits early, and we also teach children with special educational needs in a calm, supportive setting.
Guides for parentsBook a free trial
It is never too late to begin
Start from nothing or pick up where you left off, with lessons shaped around the music you love and the time you have.
Explore programmesBook a free trial
In their words
What families and adult students tell us about learning with Piedbells.
Since starting the lesson, even though virtually, my daughter’s confidence and skills have soared. I am so happy with the progress she is making.
Parent, United Kingdom
A way to learn for everyone
Every option is live with a tutor. Compare them, then start with a free lesson.
| Free trial | Instrument lessons | Voice training | Theory and composition | Exam preparation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Meeting a tutor and seeing how we teach | Learning an instrument, from first notes on | Singers of every age and style | Reading, understanding and writing music | Students working towards a graded exam |
| Lesson length | 30 minutes | 30 minutes, longer by arrangement | 30 minutes, longer by arrangement | 30 minutes, longer by arrangement | 30 minutes, longer by arrangement |
| Level | All levels | Beginner to Grade 8 | Beginner to Grade 8 | First notes to graded theory | Beginner to Grade 8 |
| Live with a tutor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Practice tasks and feedback | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Monthly progress report | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exam boards | – | Optional | Optional | Graded theory, including ABRSM | ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool, MUSON |
| Fees | Free | Contact us for fees | |||
| Book a free trial | View instruments | View voice | View theory | View exams | |
Maths and English tutoring
Live one-to-one online tutoring in Maths and English, from Pre-K to 8th grade, following the curriculum the student’s school uses.
- Pre-K to 8th gradeMaths and English
- Your curriculumBritish, US or the one your school follows
- Live and one-to-oneOnline with a tutor
- Monthly reportProgress shared with parents
Free music resources
Practice and theory material from our tutors, free to use.
Sample lessons
Short demonstrations from our tutors.
Practice sheets
Plans that make daily practice stick.
Theory exercises
Rhythm, notation and keys, step by step.
The Music Journal
New articles twice a week.
Free resources are coming soon
Sample lessons, practice sheets and theory exercises are being prepared by our tutors. In the meantime, read the Music Journal or ask us a question.
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