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The Payment Options

We are dedicated to providing an enjoyable and valuable learning experience for all our students. Below are the payment options we accept and their corresponding terms and conditions.

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Standing Order and Quarterly Payments

We are pleased to reinstitute our Standing Order and Quarterly payment options, offering you convenient, discounted payment plans. Please contact us for further details.

Elementary 30 Minute Lessons

​Pay-per-week (in advance)

  • Off Peak: £16 

  • Peak: £18

  • Seniors: £14

​Standing Order Plan (in advance)

  • Off Peak: £56 (4x£14)

  • Peak: £64 (4x£16)

  • Seniors: £48 (4x£12)

Note: Elementary rates for new students will adjust to £20 per 30 mins (£40/hr) effective Sept 2026.

 

Please note Triquetrae prices will increase annually, in September, in line with inflation.

​Other Payment Plans: Term Time Only, Quarterly, and Annually are available on request

Elementary Tier: The Triquetrae Music Education Programme

 

Current Rate: £18 per 30 minutes 

(Effective September 2026: £20 per 30 minutes)

Levels: Foundation to LCME Grade 1

 

The journey into musicianship begins with our exclusive Triquetrae Music Education Programme. Unlike standard beginner lessons, our proprietary system provides a holistic foundation that integrates the origins of music, rhythmic vitality, and early theoretical understanding from the very first note.

Designed to transition students seamlessly into our higher-tier academic and performance tracks, the Triquetrae system ensures that elementary learners develop correct technical habits and a genuine love for the instrument. These 30-minute sessions provide the focused, high-energy environment necessary for younger or beginning students to thrive under our expert guidance.

 

Intermediate Tier: Foundation & Technical Artistry

 

Rate: £60 per hour

Levels: LCME Grades 2–5

 

Our Intermediate Tier is designed for students transitioning from foundational playing to serious musicianship. At this level the focus is on developing a robust physical relationship with the instrument, ensuring technical fluidity and stylistic awareness. These sessions move beyond rote learning, integrating all aspects of music into every lesson. Whether preparing for LCME Grade examinations or personal development, students receive the pedagogical scaffolding necessary for advanced study.

 

Advanced Tier: Performance, Recital & Interpretive Excellence

 

Rate: £80 per hour

Levels: LCME Grades 6–8

The Advanced Tier caters to high-level performers refining their craft for the final graded milestones. Our specialist team performance focuses on nuanced interpretation, performance psychology, and advanced mechanics. Parallel to this, our Academic team  ensures that candidates are fully prepared for the rigorous viva voce and analytical components of the LCME syllabus. This dual-focus approach ensures that our Grade 8 candidates graduate as thinking musicians with a professional-grade performance standard.

 

Professional Tier: Teaching Diplomas &  Consultancy

 

Rate: £100 per hour

Levels: ALCM(TD), LLCM(TD), & Professional Training

 

Our Professional Training tier is a bespoke consultancy for those pursuing teaching qualifications or professional career development. We specialise in the ALCM and LLCM Teaching Diplomas, offering a university-standard level of mentorship.

  • Performance & Demonstration: Our performance team provides mentors for candidates in performance diplomas, the art of pedagogical demonstration and professional repertoire.

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  • Academic & Pedagogical Theory: Our Academic and pedagogical team provide expert guidance on music education theory, historical context, and the psychological frameworks required for the ALCM(TD), DipLCM(TD) and LLCM(TD), 

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  • This is a high-level academic partnership designed for the next generation of music educators.

 

 

Research Lessons: Musicology & Performance Practice

Rate: £100 per hour

Specialism: Post-Grade 8, Diploma, & Academic Musicology

 

Specifically designated as Research Lessons, these sessions are for students seeking a scholarly approach to music. These lessons leverage musicological research, the origins of music, and cross-subject connections to inform performance.

Unlike a standard instrumental lesson, a Research Lesson is an analytical deep-dive. It is intended for those preparing for the FLCM, university musicology modules, or performers wishing to integrate microtonal, ethnic, or historically informed perspectives into their work. This is where theory meets practice at the highest academic level.

Main Number: 0161 303 9966

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​​​Admin: +44 7706 638821

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Cancellations, Rescheduled lessons

and Enquiries.  info@stalybridgemusicacademy.com

Location: ​6-8 Melbourne Street: Stalybridge. Cheshire: SK15 2JE. England

Company name: STMISTS LIMITED                            Company number: 16567888

Off-Peak Bookings

Monday:  9am - 2pm

Tuesday:  9am - 2pm

Wednesday:  9am - 2pm

Thursday:  9am - 2pm

Friday: 9am - 2pm

Peak Bookings

Monday:  2pm - 8pm

Tuesday:  2pm - 8pm

Wednesday:  2pm - 8pm

Thursday:  2pm - 8pm

Friday: 2pm - 8pm

Weekend Bookings

Saturday: 9am - 6pm

Sunday: 10am - 6pm

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Chris Caton-Greasley (© 1991 to 2026) & Andru Brumpton-Turner (© 2012 to 2026)

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