Kids That Rock provides dynamic and engaging educational guitar workshops for Key Stage 2 students, led by experienced tutor Matt Tidswell. Our workshops are carefully crafted to blend educational content with hands-on activities, ensuring your child gains valuable knowledge while having a blast. Offering options from whole school sessions to full-day classes, students learn guitar basics, music theory, and perform by the end of the session. Themes include exploring different music genres, world music rhythms, and looping technology, making each session a musical adventure filled with exciting activities.
We believe in nurturing every child’s unique talents and interests, sparking imagination, and encouraging them to dream big. Our workshops are designed to inspire young minds, develop creativity, critical thinking, and confidence along the way. We ensure an inclusive and accessible experience, welcoming children of all backgrounds and abilities.
Y1 - Y9
The WHOLE of key stage 2!
This option allows many pupils to learn the basics of playing the guitar. Each one-hour session provides an introductory lesson without significantly impacting regular class time and can be conducted in the classroom.
One class for a full day, including performance!
This option is ideal for students in years 3–6. The class will learn to play several tunes, explore music theory, and perform for the school at the end of the day. Parents may attend at the school's discretion.
Two classes, half a day each.
Each class will master several tunes and explore fundamental music theory concepts. Pupils typically achieve a satisfactory guitar sound quickly, making our workshops inclusive for all skill levels without extensive practice requirements.
Price: £550.00 (includes all equipment/travel costs to following areas)
Cheshire
Other areas are priced on request.
Subject to availability, the workshop runs throughout the year.
Workshop fee discounts are available for consecutive day bookings within the same area. (team up with local schools)
For a no obligation quote please enquire below.
“It was great to see year 8 and 9 students engaged in learning a new instrument and students who already knew how to play chords, still learning how to fingerpick and play individual pitches. It was an enjoyable day had by all. Matt was very encouraging and explained techniques clearly.”
“Matt from Kids That Rock accommodated all of our needs and Year 6 absolutely loved their workshop! The children got so much from the day and left feeling inspired and excited – one staff member described the atmosphere as ‘absolutely buzzing with excitement’. Thank you so much Matt – we will be booking again!”
“Matt’s workshop was ACE! It was amazing to see the children so engaged in the lesson and I was impressed with how much they learnt in just one morning. Matt is a talented musician and is also very personable which made organising the day very easy. He delivered a brilliant workshop which linked to our topic, The USA. Our pupils felt extremely proud of themselves to be playing along to well-known tunes and also loved the ‘Name that Tune’ game. Many students were so inspired and eager to learn more, they have expressed an interest in guitar lessons. Thank you so much for such a great session!”
“An enjoyable workshop delivered by an enthusiastic and talented musician. The Key Stage Two pupils at Ravens Academy enjoyed learning how to play and have even started to ask their parents for guitars for their Christmas presents”
“I loved the guitar” “We got to play a real instrument like a real musical man” “You had to play for 6 beats then wait for 8 seconds and the let the vibrations flow” “I liked playing the guitar the most”
NATIONWIDE - Whole Class Guitar Workshop! Just one session will result in the whole class playing guitar together! ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED. Up to 40 guitars can be supplied for workshop. A fresh, simple and fun way for the whole class to learn how to play guitar together. Step by step, we can learn to play along to modern pop and classic rock music that children and adults can relate to. Every pupil will play a part, regardless of ability, resulting in the whole class playing together as a band. VIEW Promotional Video at: https://youtu.be/J_5LaBt1SXM The Kids That Rock Guitar Workshop is designed to engage and inspire pupils to develop a love of music and incorporates many musical elements within the National Curriculum for Key Stages 1,2 and 3. Led by a highly experienced guitar teacher, working with schools for over 15 years. Many testimonials and videos available on website.
Anywhere in England
