Benana Music Studio

Welcome to Benana Music Studios – a friendly, student-centred music school offering high-quality music lessons in Southampton for children, teenagers and adults of all ages and abilities.

Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the very first time, returning to music after a break, preparing for graded exams, building confidence as a performer or simply looking to enjoy making music, our experienced team of music teachers will create lessons around you and your goals.

We offer singing lessons, piano lessons, guitar lessons, bass guitar lessons, violin lessons, drum lessons, flute lessons and more across our Southampton studios. Our students range from complete beginners taking their first steps in music to experienced musicians developing their technique, performance skills and musicianship.

At Benana Music Studios, we believe there is no single “right” way to learn music. Every student is different, so our lessons are tailored to the individual. Some students want to work towards recognised music qualifications, while others want to learn their favourite songs, join a band, write their own music, improve their confidence or simply enjoy a creative hobby. Our teachers take the time to understand what each student wants to achieve and build engaging, enjoyable lessons around them.

For students who would like to work towards recognised qualifications, we offer tuition and preparation for Rockschool graded music exams. Depending on the instrument and the student’s goals, our teachers can help students develop the practical skills, technique, musical understanding and confidence needed to work towards their chosen grade. We aim to make exam preparation a positive and rewarding part of learning rather than allowing it to take away from the enjoyment of making music.

Performance is also a big part of the Benana experience. Throughout the year, our students have opportunities to perform live at showcases and community events in supportive, real-world settings. These opportunities are completely optional, but for students who want to take part, they can be a fantastic way to build confidence, gain stage experience and celebrate their progress alongside other musicians.

Our wider music community also gives students opportunities beyond traditional one-to-one lessons. Depending on availability, students may have the chance to take part in group music sessions, songwriting programmes and other creative projects designed to help them collaborate, develop new skills and experience different aspects of making music.

Benana Music Studios began with a simple aim: to make music lessons enjoyable, personal and centred around the student. Since then, we have grown into a thriving Southampton music school with a team of passionate teachers supporting hundreds of students each year.

Our teachers bring a wide range of professional, educational and performance experience, but just as importantly, they are chosen for their ability to connect with students and make lessons welcoming, encouraging and enjoyable. We understand that starting music lessons can sometimes feel intimidating, particularly for complete beginners, so we work hard to create a relaxed and supportive environment where students feel comfortable learning at their own pace.

We teach both children and adults, and you are never too young or too old to start learning music. Whether you are looking for a music teacher for your child, searching for singing lessons in Southampton, wanting to learn guitar, bass, drums, violin or piano, or hoping to prepare for a Rockschool music exam, we would love to help you find the right teacher.

Our Southampton music lessons are available across our studio locations, with different teachers, instruments and times available throughout the week.

If you’re not sure which teacher or lesson would be the best fit, our friendly team will be happy to help. We offer a free 20-minute taster session, giving you the opportunity to meet a teacher, experience a lesson and see whether Benana Music Studios feels right for you before getting started.

Come and discover a friendly, supportive and exciting way to learn music with Benana Music Studios. Whether your goal is to play your first song, achieve your next Rockschool grade, perform live on stage or simply enjoy making music, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.