Welcome to Layston Music
- Talena Cuthbert
- Jan 3
- 4 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
Your Musical Journey Starts Here
Thank you so much for your interest in lessons with Layston Music. We’re genuinely delighted that you’re considering us as part of your (or your child’s) musical journey.
Layston Music is run by myself, Talena, alongside my husband Paul.
We’re passionate, dedicated teachers who believe music should be nurturing, confidence-building, and tailored to the individual. Whether you’re taking your very first steps or returning to music after a break, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
What We Teach
We offer lessons across a wide range of instruments and styles, including:
Vocals
Piano & Keyboard
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Bass Guitar
Ukulele
Lessons take place either in person at our family home in Flint Cross, South Cambridgeshire, or online via Zoom, depending on what works best for you.
What Our Lessons Cover
Our teaching is flexible and student-led, meaning lessons are shaped around your goals, interests, and learning style. Areas we commonly work on include:
Music reading & theory
Technique, confidence & improvisation
Songwriting & composition
Performance preparation
Aural & technical skills
Recording & audition coaching
RSL (Rockschool) graded exams
Music mentoring & song therapy
We aim to build not just musical skill, but confidence, creativity, and a healthy relationship with music.
🐾 A Note About Our Studio Space
As we teach from our home, you’ll occasionally be joined by our friendly cats, Dave, Leone, Zazu & Inky. They’re usually curled up quietly nearby, but if you or your child has allergies or would prefer a pet-free environment, just let us know and we’ll happily accommodate where possible.
Pricing & Lesson Structure
30-minute lessons: £27.50
Available weekly or fortnightly
We allow a 5-minute changeover between lessons to ensure sessions don’t overlap and everyone has a calm, focused experience.
All learning resources are included — this means sheet music, backing tracks, and where helpful, lesson videos to support home practice.
If you decide to take graded music exams, please note that exam entry fees are an additional cost.
Getting Started: Consultation First
Before committing to lessons, we begin with an online consultation via Zoom with Talena. This is a relaxed, friendly chat where we:
Talk through your goals and expectations
Get to know each other
Make sure we’re the right fit for you
If you’d like to book a consultation, simply reply to your enquiry email with your general availability and we’ll take it from there.
Availability & Waiting List
At present, we have a couple of "Prime Time" slots available for Piano and/Or Singing but are fully booked on guitar.
Waiting List
After your consultation, we’ll check our joint availability. If we don’t have a suitable slot, you’re very welcome to join our waiting list. When a new space becomes available, we contact people in order of joining. If a slot doesn’t work for you, we simply move to the next person and keep you on the list.
Teaching Days/Hours
Ad-Hoc lessons
Thursdays: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Prime Time
Mondays 4:15 - 8:15pm
Thursdays 4:15 - 8:15pm
Fridays 4:15 - 6:30pm
Saturdays 8:45 - 11:45pm
Help Us Get to Know You
While you’re waiting, we’d love to learn more about your (or your child’s) musical tastes, experience, and goals. Send us an email OR,
You can fill in our Client Details Form here:👉 https://www.laystonmusic.co.uk/contact-us
Terms & Conditions – Please Read Before Starting Lessons
Before beginning lessons with Layston Music, it’s important that all clients take the time to read through our Terms and Conditions:
We are deeply passionate about our teaching and genuinely care about every student we work with. At the same time, Layston Music is a small, independent business, and having clear terms in place helps ensure lessons run smoothly, fairly, and consistently for everyone.
Our Terms and Conditions outline key information such as:
Lesson scheduling and cancellations
Payments and notice periods
Holidays and term dates
Expectations for students, parents, and teachers
By familiarising yourself with these details before starting, we can begin lessons with shared understanding and mutual respect — allowing us to focus on what really matters: great teaching, creativity, and musical growth.
If you have any questions after reading through the terms, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re always happy to clarify anything before lessons begin.
Stay Connected
For updates on lesson availability, studio news, and music inspiration, you can follow us on Instagram or Facebook.
Our Commitment to Care & Quality
We take our responsibility to students and families seriously. We hold:
Full DBS certification
NSPCC safeguarding training
Extensive SEND experience
We’re proud members of the Musicians’ Union and The Complementary Medical Association, with insurance cover through MU and Westminster Business Insurance.
Our home studio is a safe, inclusive, and nurturing space, where creativity is encouraged and every student is supported as an individual.
We can’t wait to support your musical adventure and look forward to welcoming you into lessons as soon as space allows.
Warm wishes,
Talena Cuthbert BA MCMA
Founder of Layston Music
UK Vocal Coach | Song & Sound Therapist | Music & Health Practitioner
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