Public music school · Ritzebüttel · since 2005
Classical to Pop. For All Ages.
Your public music school in Cuxhaven – with lessons for children, teenagers and adults, from the very first note to playing together. Supported by the town, the district and the State of Lower Saxony.
From the first note to your own ensemble – individually, in pairs or in a group.
Whether on your own, in a pair or in a small group – here you learn in the way that fits your life. Our music teachers meet every student at their own level, from the curious pre-schooler to the returning adult. The joy of sound is at the heart of it from the very beginning – and over time, playing music together grows quite naturally out of it.
Weekly lessons for all ages, one-to-one or in small groups – also as a flexible lesson package. That way every student gets exactly the pace that fits right now – from a focused one-to-one lesson to learning together in a small group.
A playful start for the youngest: rhythm, voice and movement in a group. Here even the little ones discover with delight how notes feel and how much fun music is in a community – entirely without pressure to perform.
Making music together – the moment when practice turns into real music. Listening to one another, finding the entry together, letting yourself be carried by the sound of the others: playing together grows not only your skill, but also the joy of being part of something.
Start fresh or pick it up again: your own rate, your own pace, possible at any time. It is never too late for an instrument – whether a long-held wish or a return to an old passion, you decide the goal and the way there yourself.
Cuxhaven Music School is a public, non-profit music school. It has been run since 2005 by the association FeMiC e.V. – “Für eine Musikschule in Cuxhaven”, for a music school in Cuxhaven – and is supported by the town, the district and the State of Lower Saxony. Its home is the historic Ritzebüttler Schule building at Grodener Chaussee 11.
Lessons are open to children, teenagers and adults – whether you are starting out or coming back to music. 17 subjects from classical to pop range from keyboard and string instruments through plucked and electric instruments to woodwind and percussion. You can learn in individual, paired or group lessons, monthly or with a lesson package; you will find all fees on our fees page.
For the youngest there is early years music, with rhythm, voice and movement in a group. In the Pop Instrument Carousel, primary-school children get to know drums, percussion, keyboard, electric guitar and electric bass before choosing an instrument. In the ensemble, practice turns into making music together.
The teachers are also active members of the association and elect its board from among themselves. Parents, students and anyone who values a public music school can help shape it as supporting members – find out more on the association page. The easiest way to request a free trial lesson or advice is our contact form.
Primary-school-age children get to know the instruments of pop music – drums, percussion, keyboard, electric guitar and electric bass. No prior knowledge needed, simply try things out and discover what is fun. This way the children calmly find out which instrument truly excites them before they decide on one.
From the recorder to the electric guitar – a cross-section of what we offer.
From keyboard and string instruments through plucked and electric instruments to woodwinds and percussion, our range is wide – plus ensemble playing and first musical steps for the youngest. So there is a fitting subject for every age and every temperament: one child looks for the clear melody of the violin, another for the driving groove of the drums. Whether your child is picking up an instrument for the first time or you would like to start again yourself – we advise you on the choice and accompany you from the first note to playing together.
10 teachers give lessons at Cuxhaven Music School. Each of them introduces themselves with their own profile and contact details on our teachers page.
Behind the music school stands the non-profit association “Für eine Musikschule in Cuxhaven” (For a music school in Cuxhaven) – since 2005. It makes sure that, even in times of tight public budgets, Cuxhaven continues to have a public, non-profit music school. Parents, students and supporters help shape it as members. Even a supporting membership helps to secure this offer for the long term – and makes you part of Cuxhaven’s music community.
Write to us or visit us during office hours. Feel free to drop by in person or give us a call – we take the time to answer your questions and to find the right way in for you.
Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
The office is closed during school holidays.
You can also reach our teachers directly – you will find their contact details on the Teachers page.