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Studio.
Come to our Kikuyu studio. Private or small-group sessions, in the room with your trainer and a proper instrument.
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Book a studio classWind & brass lessons
Breath into music.
Flute, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, recorder, cornet — every wind instrument shares one truth: your breath is the engine. We teach embouchure, breath control and tone production across the family, with ABRSM grades for each instrument and an ensemble that rehearses monthly.
Accreditation
ABRSM Wind syllabi
Grade range
Initial – Grade 8 (per instrument)
Family
Flute · Sax · Clarinet · Trumpet · Trombone · Recorder · Cornet
Ensemble
Monthly wind-band rehearsal
The journey
What you'll learn at every grade.
Beginner to Grade 8 (ABRSM). Each milestone below is roughly a year of consistent practice; ABRSM certification is recognised worldwide and counts toward UCAS points for university applications.
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Foundation (Pre-Grade 1).
Embouchure formation (the lip-and-mouth shape for your specific instrument), breath support, the first five notes confidently, simple folk melodies, and how to clean and assemble your instrument without damage.
Outcome:Ready to sit ABRSM Initial or Grade 1 in your chosen instrument.
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Grade 1 – 2.
Full first-octave range, simple scales (one or two majors and a minor), articulation (tongued vs slurred notes), simple sight-reading, three short repertoire pieces. Group ensemble play with other Grade 1–2 wind students.
Outcome:ABRSM Grade 2 — first-octave confident, ensemble-ready.
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Grade 3 – 4.
Extended range (typically two octaves), double-tonguing for brass / advanced articulation for woodwind, dynamic control under sustained passages, expressive phrasing, listening tests.
Outcome:ABRSM Grade 4 — performance-ready solo and in ensemble.
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Grade 5 – 6.
Theory Grade 5 (the ABRSM gateway), three-octave scales (where applicable), sonata movements, transposing for brass players, jazz improvisation introduction for sax, sight-reading at tempo.
Outcome:Theory Grade 5 passed — unlocks higher practical grades.
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Grade 7 – 8.
Performance-level interpretation, advanced techniques (flutter-tonguing, multiphonics for woodwind; lip slurs and high-register work for brass), concerto repertoire, recital preparation.
Outcome:ABRSM Grade 8 — recognised diploma-entry credential worldwide.
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Diploma & beyond.
ARSM, DipABRSM and LRSM preparation. For those targeting band-seat positions, teaching careers, professional gig work, or undergraduate music study.
Outcome:Diploma certification — eligible to teach your instrument professionally.
How you can learn
Three ways in.
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At home.
Trainer comes to you — Muthaiga, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Upperhill, Milimani. Same faculty, your space, no commute.
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How in-home works03
Online.
Live one-on-one over our private classroom. Anywhere with a stable connection — Kenya or abroad.
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Try onlineInside the room
What a typical Grade 3 saxophone lesson looks like.
Every session has a rhythm. Here's the shape of a typical hour — adjusted up or down depending on age, grade and what your last week looked like.
00:00 – 00:05
Warm-up.
Long-tone exercise across the full current range, focused on consistent tone from note to note. Tune to a piano A.
00:05 – 00:15
Technique focus.
Scale of the week (currently G major, two octaves), then an articulation drill alternating tongued and slurred passages.
00:15 – 00:35
Repertoire.
One ABRSM piece in detail — phrasing, breath plan, intonation in the tricky passages worked slowly then up to tempo.
00:35 – 00:50
Sight-reading & ear.
A fresh short piece read cold, then short aural tests — pitch recognition, simple cadence identification.
00:50 – 01:00
Practice plan.
Daily targets in the student journal — emphasising long tones first, scales second, repertoire third.
Frequently asked
Before you enrol.
01Which wind instrument should my child start on?+
Recorder is the universal entry point (cheap, simple embouchure, builds breath control before moving on). From age 8 most kids transition to flute, clarinet or trumpet — depending on hand size, dental setup, and preference. We can advise at a trial lesson.
02How young can a child start a wind instrument?+
Recorder from age six. Flute and clarinet typically from age eight (smaller "student" instruments help). Saxophone and trumpet from age nine. Trombone needs longer arms — usually age 10+. Adult start is welcome at any age.
03What does it cost to buy a beginner instrument?+
Student-grade ranges (Kenya prices): recorder KES 800–2,500, flute KES 18,000–35,000, clarinet KES 22,000–40,000, saxophone (alto) KES 45,000–80,000, trumpet KES 22,000–40,000, trombone KES 30,000–55,000. We rent some instruments and can guide buying decisions.
04Can I do online wind lessons?+
Yes — wind translates well to online provided your microphone handles the volume (a basic USB condenser mic helps). We use a low-latency private classroom; the trainer can hear your tone, articulation and intonation clearly.
05Do you have a wind band?+
Yes — our wind ensemble rehearses monthly at our Kikuyu studio. Grade 2 and above are welcome. We programme a public end-of-year concert; it is one of the highlights of our calendar.
06Saxophone — alto, tenor or soprano?+
Almost everyone should start on alto saxophone. It is the most comfortable size, the easiest embouchure of the family, and the gateway to switching to tenor or soprano later. Baritone is for tall adult players only.
07Can adults start a wind instrument from zero?+
Yes — and adults often progress faster because they bring focus. The main caveat is embouchure muscle conditioning, which takes 4–8 weeks to develop in any new wind player. Expect tired lips early; this passes.
08Are there sibling discounts?+
Yes — families enrolling two or more children receive a multi-child discount automatically applied to the second child onward. Speak to our admin for current rates.
Pick up the instrument this week.
Book your first lesson — your trainer will meet you wherever you are, with a plan tailored to your goals.