Autumn-Winter 2026

SONGWRITING SKILLS WITH RICHARD – Tuesdays 10:30am-12:30pm

COURSE DATES (fortnightly): 29th September, 13th October, 10th November, 24th November, 8th December

£75 = 5 x 2-hour sessions, including resources BOOK VIA TEAMUP

Ever fancied having a go at songwriting but not known where to start?

This friendly, practical course will explore lyrics, melodies and chord structures, with plenty of opportunities to work individually, in pairs and in small groups.

No previous songwriting experience is needed, and you don’t need to play an instrument proficiently — or even play one at all! You’ll be able to experiment with different instruments we have at Woolpack Studios and develop your own creative ideas.

Perfect for anyone who wants to explore their creativity and have a go at writing songs.

SATURDAY UKULELE SESSIONS with Jen 10:30am-12pm 

COURSE DATES (fortnightly): 10th, 24th October, 7th, 21st November and 5th December

£60 for five x 90-minute classes (limited to 16 people) BOOK VIA TEAMUP

Take your ukulele playing to the next level with this friendly and supportive 5-week course. Designed for players who are already comfortable changing between basic chords (C, C7, F, G, G7, Am, A, A7, Dm, D, D7, E7 and Em), the course will help you build confidence, expand your chord vocabulary, improve your strumming technique and learn simple melodies through a variety of enjoyable songs.

Led by Jen, who has over 14 years’ experience teaching ukulele, sessions take place in a relaxed small-group setting where learning is fun, encouraging and social.

Classes are held fortnightly, giving you plenty of time to practise between sessions. Attend in person at Woolpack Studios or join live via Zoom from anywhere. If you miss a session, you’ll receive a recording afterwards so you can catch up at your convenience.

The course is £60 for five 90-minute sessions, including a songbook and video recordings of every class.

Playing music together is uplifting, rewarding and great fun – come and join us!

Email jennifer@woolpackstudios.co.uk for more information. This class is in an accessible venue

MUSIC THEORY ESSENTIALS (INCLUDING BASICS OF KEYBOARD SKILLS) with Richard 10:30am-12pm

COURSE DATES (fortnightly): 10th, 24th October, 7th, 21st November and 5th December

£60 for 5 x 90-minute classes (limited to 10 people) BOOK VIA TEAMUP

NEW FOR 2026! This set of five fortnightly sessions is designed to give you a solid foundation in music theory and help you understand how it applies to your own instrument. Whether you’re a singer, instrumentalist, songwriter or simply curious about how music works, this course will help demystify the building blocks of music in a practical and accessible way.

Topics will include reading notation, understanding rhythm and time signatures, scales, keys, and chords, as well as developing basic keyboard skills to support your learning. Using the piano keyboard as a visual tool, you’ll learn how notes, scales and chords are organised, helping to reinforce theoretical concepts and deepen your overall musical understanding. You’ll also gain confidence finding notes on the keyboard, playing simple scales and chords, and using the piano as a practical aid for learning and musicianship.

The emphasis is on understanding music through doing, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and apply concepts to real musical examples.

Led by Richard Sabey, an experienced multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and producer, the course is taught in a friendly and supportive environment with no prior theory knowledge required.

Ideal for anyone looking to improve their musicianship, gain confidence reading music, enhance their songwriting, or better understand the music they love to play and sing.

Please note this course is up one flight of stairs.

Email richard@woolpackstudios.co.uk for more information