Courses with Fee Waivers and Discounts
The Jobs and Skills Service at Leeds City Council fund the Vocal, Instrumental, Music Theory and Technology courses.
You must be aged 19 or over to attend.
Will I have to pay?
Courses may be free or discounted depending on your individual circumstances.
Courses are free if you live in the Leeds Metropolitan area and are aged 19 or over and you are:
• in receipt of an income based state benefit
• in receipt of jobseekers allowance
• in receipt of Working Tax Credit
• in receipt of Pension Credit (Guarantee Credit only)
• an Asylum seeker (receiving the equivalent income based state benefit)
• an unwaged dependant of the above
You pay a reduced fee if you live in the Leeds Metropolitan area and are:
• retired and in receipt of a state pension.
You are required to pay the full fee as indicated in the brochure if:
• you live outside the Leeds Metropolitan area
• you cannot provide proof at enrolment that you are entitled to a fee discount or waiver
If you are unsure whether or not you need to pay the full or reduced fee, or what proof to bring to enrolment, please contact Course Enquiries on 0113 222 3416 or email enquiries@lcm.ac.uk
Should I enrol on Beginers, Intermediate or Advanced?
If you are not sure which level will be suitable for you to study, you will be able to discuss this with a tutor at enrolment.
You may also wish to use the following as a guideline. Please note that you are not required to take examinations – the grades are a guideline only.
Beginner
(Leading to Grade 1 standard)
These courses are suitable for complete beginners, including those who do not read music.
Intermediate
(Leading to Grade 3 standard)
These courses are suitable for those with 1 to 2 years playing experience and the ability to read music to this level.
Advanced
(Leading to Grade 5 standard)
These courses are suitable for those with 2 to 3 years playing experience and the ability to read music to this level.
If you wish to progress further we recommend Individual Tuition, further details of which can be found here.
Please note that places on Intermediate and Advanced courses may be limited as priority is given to those progressing from the Beginner and Intermediate courses.
