Why get involved?
Make Music With Others
Making music is a fun and sociable activity. Joining a Music Summer School activity gives you the chance to meet, play and perform with other like-minded young musicians.
Opportunity to Perform
By playing in a Music Summer School activity you have the opportunity to take part in a celebration performance for friends and family.
Play Well-Known Tunes
You will have the opportunity to play a selection of well-known tunes and music in many different styles.
Learn Something New
By taking part in a Music Summer School activity, you have the opportunity to learn how to play as part of an ensemble, learn new music and develop your skills.
Earn a Digital Badge
Digital badges are a smart, simple, and visual way of recognising your learning so you can show off your accomplishments and achievements.
Key Information
Apply for Let's Play Violin
Once your application is received, your child's place is confirmed. If your chosen activity is currently at capacity your child will be put on a waiting list. A member of the Create Music team will be in touch once a space is available.
An invoice will be sent 4-6 weeks before the course start date. You will receive more detailed course information 2 weeks before the start date.
Meet the Tutors
Lisa de Simone
Course Leader
Violin
Lisa studied violin in Italy gaining a MMus at the Conservatoire of Music in Parma and attended an academic Post graduate Chamber Music Master in Sacile (Pordenone) - at "Serenissima Academy" - under the guidance of Maestro Luca Simoncini. Lisa teaches violin in a wide range of settings, from beginner up to advanced level. She is Curriculum Lead for Strings in Brighton & Hove and teaches in several ensembles across the service.
Emily Griffith
Violin
Emily started violin at age 5 and has been playing for over 35 years. She studied primary school teaching and taught in the classroom for 17 years before transitioning to music teaching. Emily now runs her business, Active Hands, alongside her teaching, where she partners with creatives from the community to bring workshops, clubs and events to Children and Young People in Brighton & Hove.