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Strings project

The Presto Strings Project aims to help create the next generation of musicians and young string players in Warwickshire. Running Saturday mornings in term time (11 sessions per term plus a mini-concert at the end of the Christmas and Summer terms), the project is led by experienced teacher and violinist Barbara O'Reilly.

We are now inviting applications for next year's classes, commencing in September. We are pleased to say that we will be launching a new Stage 4 class so that current Stage 3 pupils will be able to continue their violin learning with us. Exact dates for each term are listed below.  All classes are £11 per week (or £13 including violin rental).

Saturday Morning Classes - Timings from September 2025

Violin and Musicianship - Stage 1

  • 09:00 am - 09:45 am - (45 minutes)
  • Suitable for children aged 5-7 who are new to the violin

Violin and Musicianship - Stage 2 (CLASS NOW FULL)

  • 09:45 am - 10:30 am - (45 minutes)
  • Suitable for children aged 6-8 who have already been learning the violin for a year

Violin and Musicianship - Stage 3

  • 10:30 am - 11:15 am - (45 minutes)
  • Suitable for children aged 7-9 who have already been learning the violin for two years

Violin and Musicianship - Stage 4

  • 11:15 am - 12:00 noon - (45 minutes)
  • Suitable for children aged 8-10 who have already been learning the violin for three years

 

What will my child be doing?

Violin and Musicianship - Stage 1

The children begin group violin lessons whilst beginning to develop their musicianship.

Violin and Musicianship - Stage 2 (CLASS NOW FULL)

The children build on their early experience of violin playing technically and musically, learning both aurally and through written music.

Violin and Musicianship - Stage 3

The children continue their violin learning, developing the skills they have acquired during the earlier stages.

Violin and Musicianship - Stage 4

The children further their violin learning, developing the skills they have acquired during the earlier stages.

Where?

In our purpose-built studio at Presto Music, 23-25 Regent Grove, Leamington Spa, CV32 4NN.

When?

Autumn Term (11 sessions) - September - December 2025 (excluding half-term), plus an extra mini-concert on 13th December

  • First session: Saturday 13th September
  • Half-term break: NO CLASSES on 25th October or 1st November
  • Final session: 6th December
  • Extra mini-concert: 13th December

Spring Term (11 sessions) - January - March 2026 (excluding half-term)

  • First session: Saturday 10th January
  • Half-term break: NO CLASSES on 21st February
  • Final session: 28th March

Summer Term (11 sessions) - April - July 2026 (excluding half-term), plus an extra mini-concert on 11th July

  • First session: Saturday 18th April
  • Half-term break: NO CLASSES on 30th May
  • Final session: 4th July
  • Extra mini-concert: 11th July

 

Barbara O'Reilly

Barbara O’Reilly, BMus, MMus, PGDip Barbara studied string teaching, Kodály and Dalcroze on the RNCM Junior String Project, whilst completing a Masters in Violin performance. She has worked for the last 20+ years in the Midlands performing with groups including the CBSO, Longborough Festival Opera, and the Orchestra of the Swan, whilst teaching at schools across Warwickshire. For the past 8 years she has been Head of Strings at the Kingsley School in Leamington Spa.

 

Financial Support

Presto Music strongly believes that money should not be a barrier to opportunities. We normally ask for each term's fees to be payable in advance of the start of the term, but if you need assistance, please contact us and we will do everything we can to help.

 

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