Classical music for every generation in East London.
The East London School of Classical Music (ELSCM) was formed to provide an affordable, stimulating musical training platform of the highest standard to music students of all levels and all ages. We cater for ages from 5 years all the way to adult.
Give a gift that keeps a programme free
Donations fund instruments, exam fees, bursaries and free community sessions.
Find a programme near you
The free Generations United Classical Music Project and low-cost lessons from age 5 to adult, across East, North and Central London.
A programme for every age and every starting point
From a five-year-old's first violin lesson to a carer's first theory class, every programme welcomes complete beginners.
Generations United
Children & Families
Children and their families living in Waltham Forest and Redbridge. Beginners welcome.
Every other Monday · Free
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Over 40s & Seniors
Adults aged 40 and over. Complete beginners are welcome.
Every Sunday · Free
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Adult Carers
Carers and parents who live in Tower Hamlets or Hackney.
Every other Tuesday · Free
Tuition & Ensembles
Children from age 5, teenagers and adults, from complete beginners to Diploma.
Sundays from 10:00; online classes Monday to Thursday · Low fees, bursaries available
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not.
ELSCM is a small charity. Every gift goes straight into teaching, instruments and the free sessions that families rely on.
Instruments
Quality instruments for students to practise on at home.
Bursaries
Help with tuition, graded exam fees and instrument hire for families who could not otherwise afford them.
Free community sessions
Keeps the Generations United groups for children and families, the Over 40s/Seniors and adult carers free to join.
Space to rehearse and perform
Rooms and venues for rehearsals, recitals and community concerts.
A royal visit for our tenth anniversary
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester attended ELSCM's 10th Anniversary Celebratory Concert on Thursday 10 April 2025, meeting students, tutors and families.
The visit marked a decade of bringing classical training to East London families, and the start of our next ten years.
Latest from ELSCM
GALA 2026: celebrating our students on 29 November
Save the date. Selected senior students will lead this year's GALA in Holborn.
Enrolment open for the autumn term 2026
Enrolment day is 6 September and term starts 13 September at Hyland House School.
Generations United: Community Social Gathering, 16 August
An afternoon of music and conversation for every generation at Hyland House.
With thanks to our partners and supporters
Resonating greatness since 2015.