First Beats

First Beats is a free taster course for young people in KS2 interested in learning an instrument. An innovative music partnership between World Heart Beat and local primary schools in Wandsworth, together we introduce a range of musical instruments to students on a weekly basis.

Each term, students can try different instruments including violin, cello, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, drums, guitar, singing. Taught by a friendly and supportive team of professional musicians, students also get the opportunity to attend a series of school concerts and record an original song at World Heart Beat Studios.

After the course, students have access to the full range of classes offered at World Heart Beat Music Academy alongside bursaries and instrument loan schemes for those who need them.