Get 20% Of Your School Learning an Instrument

Nationally, participation in peripatetic music lessons sits at just 2.2% (according to Arts Council data). Our model is designed to change that.

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What we’ve done in schools 

Up to 20%

of students learning an instrument

350+ lessons

taking place in school each week.

Nationally, participation in peripatetic music lessons sits at just 2.2% (according to Art Council data). Our model is designed to change that.

Schools working with Good Vibes typically achieve:

10–20% of students engaged in extracurricular music lessons.

This represents a significant increase on national averages and is driven by a simple principle:

Students engage and make rapid progress when music feels relevant, enjoyable and connected to their interests.

By focusing on rock, pop and contemporary styles, we create a music offer that students actively choose to be part of.

Hit the button below to find out how your schools sits among the national average.

See How Your School Is Doing

See how your school's instrumental learning rate compares to your county and the national average.

A Structured Pathway for Progress

Our students follow the Good Vibes Pathway, designed to build confidence, skills and long-term engagement.

This includes:

  • Star Levels – clear, motivating milestones that celebrate progress

  • Progression into Trinity Rock and Pop exams for students who want to take grades

  • Opportunities to perform, collaborate and grow as musicians

Good Vibes supports key areas of development and curriculum that align with school priorities:

  • Creativity and collaboration

  • Performance skills and resilience

  • Bolster your music offering for Ofsted

  • Focus, discipline and independence

Students also benefit from:

Access to Trinity Rock and Pop exams

Learning through real songs and contemporary music

Opportunities to perform and take part in musical events

Pathways into bands, songwriting and music production

This contributes to improved student engagement, wellbeing and participation across the wider school environment.

To maximise engagement, we offer a wide range of modern instruments:

  • Bass

  • Ukulele

  • DJing

  • Music Production

  • Guitar

  • Drums

  • Vocals

  • Piano and Keyboard

This ensures more students find an instrument they connect with, supporting higher uptake and sustained involvement.

Why Good Vibes Lesson Work

When young players enjoy what they're learning, they stay motivated, keep coming back and make real progress.

Every Good Vibes lesson is built around rock and pop music, taught by pro-musicians who know how to inspire the next generation of performers.

Guitar lessons that students can’t wait to be a part of.

Vocal lessons that foster students love of music

Drum lessons that are fun and focused on progress for your students

Music production and technology embedded in every lesson

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