Both traditional and Suzuki instruction methods are taught at the Bermuda School of Music.

In the Suzuki method, which is available for both violin and piano instruction, children as young as four years of age learn to play the instrument the way they learn a language — by listening to sounds and reproducing them.

Parents are an integral part of the lesson and learn with their offspring, while traditional teaching places more emphasis on learning to read music from the start, so children are a little older.

In both teaching methods, children are encouraged to perform in recitals for their parents and other students, so they become comfortable in front of an audience.

They are also encouraged to attend concerts presented by members of the teaching faculty. This will be made so much easier at the new school where students now have a large and spacious multi-purpose room with a stage.

The room will also be used by the school's chamber choir, kindermusik group and treble choir for various performances and practice sessions.

The chamber choir consists of amateur singers with some musical experience who rehearse once a week for public performances, which are staged each term.

On the other hand, the treble choir strives for musical excellence through various repertoire as young musicians are taught reading and listening skills, performance etiquette and expression in music.

The school offers instruction in piano, organ, recorder, flute, saxophone, clarinet, guitar (classic and electric), percussion and all string and brass instruments.

There are also classes in music theory, composition, conducting and jazz studios and at the end of each term, each studio puts on a concert during one of the last three Sundays each term.

These concerts are mainly for the enjoyment of family, but also give students the opportunity, and experience to perform before a large group.