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Singing Lessons in Aberdeen

From Your First Chord to your First Gig

Ages 6+ • 30-min weekly • Private or Group • Events included

Play More. Progress Faster.

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Learn Through Songs
Play music you actually like from day one.

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Small, Supportive Groups
Stay motivated and have fun learning together

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Step-by-Step Feedback
Simple goals each week so progress feels obvious.

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Events Included
Band jams and studio sessions at no extra cost.

Alison Woods (parent)

“Our daughter is loving her lessons with Liam.”

Keith Edwards (student)

“I’ve already noticed a huge improvement in my guitar skills.”

Membership Options

  • Group Membership

    Weekly 30 minutes • Max 2 guitarists

    £90/month

    Learn together • Make friends • Events included

  • Private Membership

    Weekly 1-1 lessons • 30 minutes

    £112/month

    Rapid Progress • Reach your goals • Events included

Member Events

  • Full-band rehearsals in a professional rehearsal studio - loud, supportive, and seriously motivating.

    Band Jams give students the chance to play music in a real band with other musicians without the added pressure of a live audience. The sessions are relaxed and we work through intros, endings, and transitions so songs feel tight. Students learn how to communicate like a band and leave buzzing.

  • Step into York Street Studio and record a live take—keep the video, audio, and photos.

    Our Studio Live Sessions give students the chance to perform in a professional recording studio. You’ll learn how a real session runs, record a live take. Once it’s been professionally mixed, mastered, and edited together you get to keep a performance video, the mixed audio file, and photos of the day—all included in membership.

  • Low-pressure meet-ups where we jam to real grooves and turn ideas into music.

    Our Jam Sessions are relaxed, friendly get-togethers where students plug in and play along to real drum beats and backing tracks. We focus on timing, feel, and listening—so even beginners leave sounding musical. It’s the perfect place to try a new riff, improvise a little, and build confidence.

Meet your tutor: Liam

Hi, I’m Liam. I started Upbeat to make learning music feel natural and enjoyable. With a BA (Hons) in Music Education (University of Aberdeen) and years of tutoring, I use a “Play Over Practise” approach: we make music first, then grow technique and theory in small, clear steps. You’ll play with a beat, learn songs you love, and—when you’re ready—join band jams and studio sessions to build real confidence.

FAQs

  • Book a 30 minute trial through the forms on this website. Parents are encouraged to sit in on the trial lesson to meet the tutor. We will have a chat about your favourite music, the songs you’re excited to play first, and the kind of guitarist you want to be. We will then immediately get you playing the guitar so that you have something to play at home - even if you decide not to continue taking lessons.

  • Guitar lessons start at age 6, with no upper limit—it’s never too late.

  • Your weekly lesson plus all of the events throughout the year, including Jam Sessions, Band Jams, and Live Recording Sessions—no extra fees.

  • Lessons run August–June (46 teaching weeks). We pause weekly lessons during event weeks, and we’re off for the October, Christmas and Easter holidays in line with Aberdeen City Schools. July is a holiday month with no charge.

  • Yes—pay only for the remaining lessons that month at a simple weekly rate, then switch to standard monthly billing from the 1st of the next month.

  • Absolutely. I can share photos/videos privately with your family and won’t post anything without permission.

  • Life happens! Your membership keeps things simple: one flat monthly price covering lessons and events. If you miss a week, we don’t reschedule or credit, but we’ll pick up right where we left off at your next lesson. If I ever have to cancel, you’ll get a refund for that lesson.

Still have a question? Email liambowie@upbeatmusicschool.co.uk

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