Music students at the KDF Music Academy come to us to experience and learn about music and singing under the guidance of Len Collins and music teachers drawn from nearby towns and cities.

We are a new school with the aim to provide our students with musical training in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. Our school will grow into a premier environment for learning a musical instrument, singing and developing musical skills. Age range 14yrs - 25yrs.

Our students will take part in a production at the end of each term in which they showcase their musical skills to the rest of the school and to guests and parents. Music is also a main feature of collective worship every day.

Sight reading music and creativity are an integral part of our music school's philosophy.

Performing with other musicians encourages social skills and good musicianship creating teamwork and a platform for ideas.

Music lessons improve a student's well being as they reach targets set by their music teacher. Practice and patience are the key to developing coordination and motor skills.

All students at the KDF Music Academy will learn to read music and be encouraged to use the skills when playing an instrument or singing.
To achieve this, music students will be taught from basics to sight reading in the first term. They will do this before starting to learn an instrument or the commencement of singing lessons in the second term.
New advanced KDF Music Academy techniques in music reading, music reading games and backing tracks will produce high quality musicians.
Students will be provided with music reading materials written and designed by Len Collins, executive manager of the KDF Music Academy.
Weekly assessments of each student will be undertaken by their music teacher to ensure support for all members of the class.

Click the arrow to learn more about Term 1 Music Reading course and the use of backing tracks.

Instrumentalists will start at beginner level before assessment and grading takes place.
Playing, listening to and naming each note on their instrument will provide a solid foundation for future progress.
Essential skills in the form of linking the note names played on an instrument to their position on the stave will have the highest priority.
All KDF Music Academy music students will learn, understand and apply music theory to everything they play helping develop connectivity with other musicians.
Students will be encouraged by their music teachers to write songs, improvise and form out of school music groups to show leadership and independence.
Regular performances in the academy and in the community will engage our young musicians and their achievements with local residents.

KDF Music Academy choirs are open to students in the music academy and our three sister academy's (Agriculture - Textiles - Sports.)
Our choir master will assess each singer and assign a vocal range and skill level at auditions before the term begins.
Vocal technique, singing in tune with a good sense of pulse and rhythm will be developed throughout each term.
During music lessons singers will be taught to demonstrate their sight reading ability, how to harmonise and to work as a soloist and within a group.
Sheet music for the singing lessons will be provided by the KDF Music Academy. Students are welcome to bring their own music for private tuition.

We aim to bring a strong musical presence to the academy and the surrounding community.
Our music teachers will inspire confidence in their students, encouraging a strong understanding of music theory, technique, creativity and performance.

Click here to learn more about Mr. Len Collins executive manager of music at the KDF Music Academy.