Peebles String Orchestra - The Academy

Peebles String Orchestra – The Academy offers high-quality string lessons for young musicians in Peebles and the surrounding area. Whether you are picking up a violin, viola, cello, or double bass for the first time, or looking to refine your skills, our Academy provides a welcoming and supportive environment to help you reach your potential.

Led by experienced and passionate teachers, our lessons focus on developing technique, musical understanding, and confidence in a structured and engaging way. Learning is carefully paced to support steady progress, while encouraging enjoyment and curiosity in music-making.

As part of the Academy, students also have opportunities to perform, collaborate with others, and become part of a thriving local musical community.

Lesson Options

We offer private 1:1 lessons, tailored to each student’s needs and stage of development:

  • £20 for a 30-minute lesson

  • £40 for a 60-minute lesson

Private lessons allow for focused, individual support and are ideal for students who would benefit from personalised guidance, exam preparation, or accelerated progress.

Why Join?

  • Expert tuition in violin, viola, cello, and double bass

  • One-to-one lessons available

  • Performance opportunities throughout the year

  • A friendly, supportive, and inclusive learning environment

We believe that learning a string instrument should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for everyone, building both musical skills and confidence along the way.

For more information, please click the Enquire button below.