Getting Started

We are so pleased that you and your child are embarking on this musical journey - learning an instrument, experiencing the joy of making music and playing with others in groups and ensembles.

There are definitely challenges along the way, but we are here to help with advice and resources for those of you that would like it.

Lots of information will start appearing below - this page is currently a work in progress but will be populated with content very soon.

Choosing an Instrument

Buy or Hire

Finding a Teacher

Getting Private Tuition at SaMM on a Saturday

Monitoring Progress

SaMMbassadors

I am delighted and honoured to be an Ambassador for SaMM, which does such excellent work supporting music-making in Devon.

Having witnessed first-had the expertise, energy and enthusiasm of the highly skilled staff, as well as the wide-eyed wonder and enjoyment of the young participants, I know that this is hugely worthwhile enterprise.

Catherine Rimer Cellist

The students at SaMM are surrounded by a rich and positive musical environment in which they obviously thrive. Every time I have worked with the students there, taking various workshops for all levels and ages, I have been struck by the engagement of each and every student, their passion and creativity coupled with a with willingness to learn and participate, as well as the inclusive atmosphere. I always look forward to these exciting mornings full of musical discovery.

Veronika Shoot