Forte School of Music
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
WHERE
Cardiff
What it’s like
Group and private music classes from babies to adults, with Jungle Music sessions for the smallest ones and piano grades for older kids.
This is a proper run of music classes rather than a one-off session, starting from 6 months old and going all the way up to adult lessons. Babies and toddlers get Jungle Music, then Music is Fun takes over from about 3.5 to 5, which is the age where sitting still for a whole class stops being the challenge it once was. From 5 to 7 there's Junior Keys on piano, moving into Piano Keys once they're 7 and reading music properly.
If your child already knows they want piano rather than a group singalong, private tuition is on offer too, so you're not stuck picking between one class format for years. There's also a Coffee Keys class for adults, which is a nice touch if you fancy learning alongside your kids rather than just sitting in the waiting area scrolling your phone.
They run free trial lessons for the group classes, which is worth taking up before you commit to a term, since a class that looks good on paper doesn't always suit a particular three-year-old. Term times matter here: the school closes during school holidays, so factor that into any half-term plans. Opening hours stretch late into the evening on weekdays, 9:30am to 8pm, plus a shorter Saturday morning to afternoon slot.
Need to know
- Best for
- 6 months to adults, with age-banded classes as kids grow
- Worth knowing
- Free trial lessons available for group classes
- Free trial lessons are available for group classes, so try before you commit
- Closed during school holidays, plan around term dates
- Saturday hours are shorter, 8:45am to 4:30pm, weekdays run later at 9:30am to 8pm
- Private tuition is an option if group classes don't suit
Plan your visit
What age can my child start?
From 6 months, with Jungle Music for the babies and toddlers. Music is Fun picks up from around 3.5 years.
Can we try a class before signing up?
Yes, there are free trial lessons for the group classes, so you can see how your child gets on first.
Do you run during school holidays?
The school closes for school holidays, so classes follow term time.
Is there anything for adults?
There's a Coffee Keys adult piano class alongside the children's classes, and private tuition is available too.
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