“The team and I have had the privilege of working with so many talented young people. The amazing thing about learning to play music is that the students aren’t just learning to play an instrument… they’re learning how to compromise and negotiate with bandmates, how to think creatively, they learn patience and discipline, but the most amazing thing to see is how their confidence grows.”
“My daughter gets keyboard lessons and absolutely loves it. She attends the Music Workshops so as well as learning keyboard, she’s also had a chance to try out drums and guitar. She finds the classes fun and it’s amazing to see how well her keyboard skills have come on in a short space of time.”
Brian Hurren Music Academy, previously known as Stirling Rock School, was opened by Runrig’s Brian Hurren in 2011.
Brian wanted to take his years of experience as a professional musician and his passion for music and channel it into teaching and inspiring the next generation of musicians… and what’s more inspiring than being taught by a touring musician who’s played on some of the world’s biggest stages?!
Over ten years Stirling Rock School has taught hundreds of students through lessons, music workshops and Band Camps.
Brian Hurren Music Academy offers the Trinity Rock and Pop syllabus and exams. We love the syllabus and what it offers students. We also offer bespoke pathways to suit each student individually, making the learning goals either an exam pathway, a performance pathway or just for enjoyment.
Brian Hurren Music Academy Workshops allow young students the chance to work with Brian to learn a specific instrument or take the opportunity to try different instruments in a creative and interactive way.
We want the focus to be about music and creativity. We have equipped the school with amazing instruments and facilities to make learning music engaging, creative and fun.
About Caroline:
After graduating from the University of the West of Scotland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Commercial Music, Caroline was quickly offered a job as Manager of The Scottish Music Industry Association.
Over seven years at the SMIA, Caroline and the team developed initiatives to strengthen and champion the Scottish music industry and its output. She worked with the organisation’s board of directors to develop Scotland’s national music prize, The SAY Award. Developed to celebrate Scottish music and the cultural impact and contribution of outstanding Scottish albums, the SAY Award is now entering its tenth year and has awarded over £260,000 in prize money to Scottish artists.
In 2016 Caroline moved on from the SMIA and spent a year working in international PR before stepping back into the music industry with an Artist Management position at No Half Measures. While at No Half Measures Caroline had a hands-on role working daily with bands including Wet Wet Wet and Hue and Cry.
Throughout her career Caroline has also worked as a freelance music promoter, PR & marketing consultant and music and lifestyle journalist.
Caroline now runs Brian Hurren Music Academy with her partner Brian.
We offer music workshops for Ages 6+
“My son is Grade 5 piano and has been learning with Brian for two years. I couldn’t recommend the school more, he loves his lessons.”
MUSIC WORKSHOPS
At our interactive music workshops, students can choose to focus on learning a specific Instrument or take the opportunity to try out the range of instruments we have on offer. we teach keyboard, piano, guitar, bass, drums & music technology.
Workshops cost £53.50 per month and are payable by Direct Debit (via GoCardless) at the start of each month.
We have an unrivalled selection of amazing musical instruments and technology to help make learning music both fun and creative. Students will also have the opportunity to work on solo performances, performances within a band and to work with Brian in the studio to record their progress..
As well as focusing on specific instrument technique, this format gives the student the chance to develop a thorough understanding of the building blocks of music including reading and writing music, working within a key signature, chordal work and developing parts within a recording or band performance. We also focus on improving communication, team building skills and most of all, confidence.
We offer a free trial*
try us out and find out more about what we offer.
*our free trial is subject to our terms and conditions.
We offer filming sessions approximately once per month to sit your Trinity Rock & pop exam here at BHMA.
Appointments start from 2pm on a Saturday. You can choose to sit your exam at our Falkirk or Stirling centre.
“99% of students do benefit from having a goal like an exam. It can be great for a students confidence and bringing time learning to recognition and achievement. ”
To sit a Trinity Rock & Pop exam, we have to film a performance of your 3 chosen songs then submit on your behalf for assessment. Trinity have strict requirements for video submissions so by choosing to sit your exam at our academy we will make sure it meets the standard needed for assessment.
It is simple to book your exam, follow the link below to book. Complete the registration form and select what centre you wish to sit your exam at.
You can of course choose to film the exam yourself if that would suit you better. To do this, you would book the assessment directly with Trinity, film and upload the performance and complete the online forms. Trinity offer guidance of how to film the exams. You can find more details at www.trinityrock.com.
99% of students do benefit from having a goal like an exam. It can be great for a students confidence and bringing time learning to recognition and achievement.
Sitting your exam digitally by uploading a video of your performance makes the exams much more accessible as you don’t have to wait for the limited face to face sessions.
We welcome all students wishing to sit their exam here at BHMA. You do not have to be a student at BHMA to sit your exam here. Just fill in the booking form and we will be in touch to help you through the process on the day.
We are very excited to launch MINI MUSIC ACADEMY! Music lessons for ages 4-6yrs.
Our 45 minute weekly sessions are designed to introduce young students to making, playing and reading music. Students will develop skills in rhythm, pitch and creativity, giving a solid foundation of the building blocks of music. Students will take part in fun, play-based, interactive activities that keep them engaged and will enhance social skills and confidence, delivered by our fantastic Mini Music Academy tutor, Caroline and her team.
Mini Music Academy allows our youngest students the chance to have a play on top of the range instruments and take full advantage of the BHMA facility. Students will learn on ukuleles, glockenspiels, tambourines, keyboards, electronic drum kits and more as well as fun music theory worksheets and games.
Our curriculum is designed to allow for an easy transition to our Music Workshops which are suitable for age 6+
Our Mini Music Academy classes costs £34.85 per month
Classes run on Saturday mornings at our Stirling Academy and saturday and wednesday afternoons at our falkirk academy.
Locations
Falkirk
BHMA Falkirk, The Tattie Kirk Annex, 40 Cow Wynd, Falkirk, FK1 1PU
Stirling
BHMA Stirling, C/O Stageworx, Millhall East Industrial Estate, Stirling, FK7 7LT
Contact Us
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