The Glasgow School of Music · Kinning Park
Every Musical Journey Deserves to Be Known.
A specialist music school in Glasgow.
Specialist music lessons in Glasgow for children, teenagers and adults, built around meaningful relationships, individual journeys and long-term progress.
At a glance
A real school. A personal approach.
GSofM combines the structure of a professional teaching environment with the individual care of long-term tutor relationships.
Information for Current Families
New Teaching Blocks from August 2026
From Monday 10 August 2026, The Glasgow School of Music will move to a new annual teaching calendar based around four Teaching Blocks, with clearer published dates, updated lesson information and a revised annual invoicing schedule.
Existing students will keep their current lesson day and current lesson time.
Connection
Built Around Musical Journeys
Some students join us for their very first lesson. Others remain with us through school, university and beyond.
Some prepare for examinations, performances and university applications, while others simply discover the joy of making music. Every journey is different, but every student deserves to be known, supported and encouraged to progress at their own pace.
Pathways
Find Your Path
Music education looks different for every student. Explore the route that best suits your journey.
Confidence, creativity and long-term musical progress.
Specialist music education shaped around individual learning, enjoyment and steady development.
Explore Children’s LessonsBegin, return or continue.
Lessons shaped around your goals, pace and musical interests.
Explore Adult LessonsSpecialist tuition from home.
Flexible lessons with the same individual support and teaching standards.
Explore Online Lessons
Progress
Student Journeys
Every musical journey is different. Some students discover music for the first time, while others progress towards examinations, performances and future ambitions.
Selected journeys
- Danish: From Beginner to National Competition
- A student who began with early piano lessons progressed to advanced repertoire, Grade 8 standard and national competition success — a journey built through years of consistent teaching, trust and musical ambition.
- Andy: From Grade 3 to ARSM
- A sustained pathway of musical growth leading from Grade 3 level to Grade 8 Piano with Merit, and onwards towards ARSM Diploma preparation alongside ambitious academic study.
- Joanna: Growing Alongside Education
- For many students, music becomes a constant alongside school life — supporting confidence, discipline and enjoyment while continuing to develop through exams, personal goals and long-term study.
Experience
A School Built on Experience
Founded by pianist, educator and media contributor Paul Murray, The Glasgow School of Music was established with a simple belief: every student deserves to be known, supported and encouraged to progress at their own pace.
Drawing upon professional performance, higher education, media work and years of teaching experience, that philosophy continues to shape every lesson, every tutor relationship and every musical journey.
The School
Inside GSofM
Located in Kinning Park, Glasgow, The Glasgow School of Music provides specialist teaching spaces designed to support learning, creativity and musical development.
Families
What Families Say
Families and students across Glasgow continue to place their trust in GSofM.
“River absolutely loves her drum lessons with Christian.”— Lynette Shaw
“Hazel is extremely kind, patient and knowledgeable. My daughter and I have loved our lessons.”— Rachael Higgins
“Fantastic building with unique decoration inside. A fabulous place for people to further their music lessons and such friendly and talented staff.”— Katy Ellis
Begin
Begin Your Musical Journey
Whether you are taking your first steps in music or continuing an existing journey, we would be delighted to welcome you to The Glasgow School of Music and become part of your musical story.
