About

Portobello Music School was formed in 2005 by Edinburgh-based composer and music educator, Brian Cope. It provides comprehensive music education to almost 200 children aged preschool to Primary 7 from across Edinburgh and the Lothians. We specialize in teaching music to children in a fun, friendly and creative environment where children have the freedom to develop a love and appreciation for music, while building fundamental musical skills that are continually developed throughout their time at the school.

Our approach has been developed to support our belief that every child is musical and that they should have the opportunity to develop in music to whatever level they aspire. We recognize that all children learn differently and therefore draw on a variety of pedagogical methods from the traditional to the contemporary to ensure that no child is left behind in their music education.

Our dynamic team of music teachers and instructors come from a wide variety of backgrounds in music education and all share a wonderful capacity for enthusing and nurturing our pupils’ love for music.

Our Saturday Morning Music Classes include: creative music, junior choirs, composition and group instrumental instruction in violin, viola, cello, guitar, recorder, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, drums/percussion and keyboard with new instruments being offered each year. After completing two years of group instrumental instruction, children are encouraged to join one of ensembles which includes the newly formed Edinburgh and Lothian Children’s Orchestra.

All our classes take place at Towerbank Primary School which is located 100m from Portobello Promenade, ideal for a morning stroll! We also have a waiting area where parents can enjoy a tea or coffee while reading the Saturday papers.