Summer WorkshopS ’26
Young PeRSONS band workshopS
Group Music sessions for Young People. Learn performance skills with these summer holiday activities in Stockport, including a live evening showcase performance in Stockport on August 5th.
Dates: August 3rd / 4th / and 5th
ADULT Music Theory Crash Course (Beginner & Intermediate)
Music Theory Crash Course for beginners and intermediates for Adults in Stockport. Takes place over three sessions that cover:
1. Scales & Keys, 2. Chords, 3. Harmony & Transposition,
Dates: July 21st / July 28th / August 4th
songwriting workshops for adults and young people
3-week Songwriting Workshop Series is designed for both young musicians and adults who want to improve their songwriting, whether you're completely new to writing songs or already have some experience creating your own music.
Dates: 23rd July / 30th July / 6th August
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Young Persons Band Workshop
dates: August 3rd, 4th and 5th,
Times: 10am–1pm
live evening showcase performance in Stockport on August 5th
For Year 7 to Year 13 - £99 for the full course & Performance
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Back by popular demand, Rigby Music’s annual Summer Band Workshops return for Summer ’26.
One of our most popular workshops each year, this three-day experience gives young musicians the chance to be part of a real band, build songs together, rehearse as a group, and work towards a live evening showcase performance.
Led by Rigby Music tutors, the workshops are designed to help students build confidence, strengthen their musicianship, develop teamwork, and experience what it’s really like to play in a band.
Workshop dates are confirmed for August 3rd, 4th and 5th, running from 10am to 1pm each day, at Rigby Music Shop, Heaton Lane Stockport.
Thee will also be a live evening showcase performance in Stockport on August 5th.
The workshop is open to singers, guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboard players and more.
£99 for the full course
Please get in touch with any questions via 07784 025 193 or admin@rigbymusic.co.uk
adult music theory crash courses
Beginners Music Theory Crash Course
Session 1: Scales & Keys - 21st July 2026
Session 2: Chords - 28th July 2026
Session 3: Harmony & Transposition - 4th August 2026
EACH SESSION £20 or £55 FOR THE FULL COURSE - USE THE FORM BELOW TO BOOK
6.15 - 7.15pm @ The Guitar & Bass Shop, 175 Heaton Lane, Stockport, SK4 1AQ
INTERMEDIATE Music Theory Crash Course
Session 1: Scales & Keys - 21st July 2026
Session 2: Chords - 28th July 2026
Session 3: Harmony & Transposition - 4th August 2026
EACH SESSION £20 or £55 FOR THE FULL COURSE - -USE THE FORM BELOW TO BOOK
7.15 - 8.15pm @ The Guitar & Bass Shop, 175 Heaton Lane, Stockport, SK4 1AQ
Beginner Music Theory Crash Course
Open to complete beginners, this course is designed to strengthen all the essential foundations you need for your musical development. Across three focused sessions, you’ll build a solid understanding of scales, keys, chords, harmony and musical structure in a clear, practical and approachable way.
Perfect for musicians wanting to:
understand the fundamentals of music theory
improve confidence in lessons or practice
support songwriting and composition
better understand the music they play
intermediate Music Theory Crash Course
An all-round exploration of the most important music theory concepts every developing musician should know. This course builds on beginner foundations and moves towards more advanced musical understanding, helping you deepen your knowledge of harmony, chord function, transposition and musical analysis in a practical, musician-focused way.
Ideal for musicians wanting to:
improve theoretical understanding
strengthen songwriting and arranging skills
better understand harmony and chord relationships
develop stronger musical fluency
*Students taking the intermediate course should already have a basic understanding of musical intervals, how major and natural minor scales are constructed, how basic triads are built, and how to harmonise major and natural minor scales using triads to create chord progressions.
Please get in touch with any questions via 07784 025 193 or admin@rigbymusic.co.uk
Songwriting workshops
Develop your creativity, strengthen your songwriting skills, and learn practical techniques for turning ideas into finished songs.
Our 3-week Songwriting Workshop Series is designed for both young musicians and adults who want to improve their songwriting, whether you're completely new to writing songs or already have some experience creating your own music.
Across three engaging workshops, you'll explore the key elements that make songs connect with listeners, from crafting memorable melodies and hooks to developing lyrics, structure, and confidence in your own creative voice.
Course Details
Dates
Thursday 23rd July
Thursday 30th July
Thursday 6th August
Young Persons Workshops
5:45pm – 6:45pm
Adult Workshops
6:45pm – 7:45pm
Location
The Guitar & Bass Shop
175 Heaton Lane
Stockport
SK4 1AQ
Price
£60 for the full 3-week course
What You'll Explore
Lyrics & storytelling
Melody creation
Hooks & choruses
Chord progressions
Song structure
Arrangement techniques
Developing confidence in your ideas
Bringing songs from concept to completion
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Please get in touch with any questions via 07784 025 193 or admin@rigbymusic.co.uk