Saturday music groups – Ampthill

A fun, welcoming music centre offering a full morning of music‑making, learning and social play in one place.

Led by experienced musicians, sessions help participants build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy making music together - from singing and ukuleles to steel pans (Jumbie Jam), brass, wind and strings.

• Location: Redborne Upper School, Ampthill

• Time: 9:30am to 12:30pm

About the sessions

Our Saturday Music Centre provides a relaxed but structured environment where participants can explore music at their own pace.

Playing music together is at the heart of the centre. Group sessions make learning more accessible and enjoyable, helping participants listen, collaborate and experience the excitement of creating music as part of a group. Meanwhile, individual or paired instrumental lessons help support individual progress on a specific instrument.

The centre is suitable for everyone - from complete beginners to those who already have individual lessons - with expert guidance available to help choose the most suitable sessions and next steps.

What’s available

Beginner groups

A supportive starting point for those new to music, focusing on learning the basics, building confidence and enjoying music‑making from the first session.

Bands and group sessions

Opportunities to play together, develop ensemble skills and enjoy a wide range of musical styles, from rock and jazz to classical and contemporary music.

Singing and instrumental classes

Sessions led by specialist tutors, exploring different techniques and styles in a friendly, encouraging setting.

Guitar, ukulele, brass, strings and more

A broad choice of instruments, allowing participants to try something new or continue developing existing skills.

Individual and paired instrument lessons

These are available for the following instruments: Cornet, French Horn, Guitar, Keyboard, pBone, Piano, Tenor Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Viola and Violin. To register visit here, selecting Option C - Individual Saturday morning lessons in Ampthill.

Term dates

Autumn term 2026

• 19 and 26 September

• 3, 10 and 17 October

• 7, 14, 21 and 28 November

• 5 and 12 December

Spring term 2027

• 9, 16, 23 and 30 January

• 6 and 27 February

• 6, 13 and 20 March

Summer term 2027

• 17 and 24 April

• 8, 15 and 22 May

• 12, 19 and 26 June

• 3 and 10 July

Timetable

Sessions are scheduled on Saturdays with multiple sessions between 9:30am - 12:30pm.

9:30am to 10:10am

• Musical Superstars

• AMC Rock

• AMC Singers

10:10am to 10:50am

• AMC Fusion

• AMC Guitars

• Body Beats

10:50am to 11:10am

Break

11:10am to 11:50am

• AMC Orchestra (double session – part 1 of 2)

• Foundation Guitars

• Jumbie Jam Steel Drums

11:50am to 12:30pm

• AMC Orchestra (double session – part 2 of 2)

• AMC Band Craft

• Foundation Ukuleles

Prices

Who it’s for

• beginners starting their musical journey

• children developing their skills

• more experienced players wanting to play with others

The centre is open to everyone from age 5 through to adults and is equally suitable for those with no previous experience or those already taking individual lessons.

Why choose the Saturday Music Centre

• a safe, friendly place to enjoy music on a Saturday morning

• more choice of instruments, groups and styles

• longer sessions for deeper learning

• clear progression as skills improve

• opportunities to take part in concerts and performances

• excellent quality and value for money, delivered locally

And, of course, there’s the legendary tuck shop to enjoy during the break.

A typical session includes

• a short warm‑up or introduction

• learning new skills or techniques

• playing together as a group

• finishing with a short performance or recap

Watch the video below to get a feel for what goes on at our Saturday Music Centre.

Individual lessons

To find out more about lesson prices for individual lessons, visit our music lessons page.