Teaching and Learning
With the Guru’s kirpa, GSA is one of the largest Indian music schools in the UK. Our classes are mixed in age and differentiated by ability, with students supporting each other to learn and progress on their musical and spiritual journey. Classes follow an academic schedule, running for 12 weeks at a time followed by a short break.
Classes are focused with clear objectives that students work towards on a termly basis. There is group and one-to-one teaching with regular formative feedback to identify students’ strengths and weaknesses.
Student Requirements
Students with minimal/no musical and/or kirtan experience are welcome at GSA. Please contact us to discuss your previous experience.
Teacher Testimonials
Location
Birmingham Classes:
King Edward VI High School for Girls, Edgbaston Park Rd, Birmingham B15 2UB
Coventry Classes:
Nanaksar Gurdwara, 224-226 Foleshill Rd, Coventry CV1 4HN
Taster Sessions
Come and join a taster session and experience the classes in person. You will have the opportunity to participate, ask teachers and students questions, and start your musical journey with GSA.
Look at the class calendar and fill out the contact form to arrange a visit.
Registration
For class and workshop registration, please fill out the registration form.
Term Dates
Term 1: 27th September – 25th October 2026
Half-term holiday
Term 1 continued: 8th November – 6th December 2026
Term 2: 10th January – 7th February 2027
Half-term holiday
Term 2 continued: 21st February – 21st March 2027
Term 3: 2nd May – 30th May 2027
Half-term holiday
Term 3 continued: 13th June – 11th July
Class Fees
Fees 2026-2027
Employed: £234 per year
Students /Over 65 / Unemployed: £187 per year
Discounts
Families of 3 can benefit from 8% discount off total fees due.
Term Dates
Term 1: 27th September – 25th October 2026
Half-term holiday
Term 1 continued: 8th November – 6th December 2026
Term 2: 10th January – 7th February 2027
Half-term holiday
Term 2 continued: 21st February – 21st March 2027
Term 3: 2nd May – 30th May 2027
Half-term holiday
Term 3 continued: 13th June – 11th July
More Information
If you have a question about our classes, see our FAQ or send us a message.
Click Here to read Our Student COVID-19 Guidelines
Hiring an Instrument
You may have decided exactly which instrument you wish to learn, or have yet to explore each instrument and its unique personality. We recommend hiring an instrument from GSA to see how you get along with it. We encourage students to try a variety of instruments in order to make an informed decision about which one they commit to.
Our loan system means you have the flexibility of experiencing the instrument without financially committing to one long-term. At GSA you can hire an instrument across the year. The cost includes a deposit, which is refunded after the instrument is returned, and hire fee. To discuss hiring an instrument please contact us.
Instrument fees:
Refundable deposit: £100.00
Fee per term: £40.00
Buying an Instrument
When you decide to buy an instrument, GSA can draw on its experience and advise you on what to consider when choosing a saaj and supplier and the ordering process Please speak to us at your nearest class for more information.
Student Resources
When you become a student of GSA you will have your own account set-up within our Online Learning Centre and access to a high quality professional virtual learning content which offers weekly lesson plans, recordings (both audio and video) to support your learning
Term Dates
Term 1: 27th September – 25th October 2026
Half-term holiday
Term 1 continued: 8th November – 6th December 2026
Term 2: 10th January – 7th February 2027
Half-term holiday
Term 2 continued: 21st February – 21st March 2027
Term 3: 2nd May – 30th May 2027
Half-term holiday
Term 3 continued: 13th June – 11th July
Curriculum
TBC