How it works

How Note by Note works

Students who want to learn an instrument are matched with student volunteers who already play it. Lessons are online and free.

Lesson day

The student journey

From your application to your first lesson.

Step 1
Send an application
Create an account and fill in the student application. Your answers save as you go, so you can finish later.
Step 2
Tell us what you want to learn
Choose an instrument, tell us your experience (none is fine), and when you are usually free. Students under 18 add a parent or guardian’s contact details.
Step 3
Get matched
Someone on the team reads your application and pairs you with a volunteer mentor based on instrument, level, availability and language.
Step 4
Agree on a time
You and your mentor find a regular lesson time that works for both of you.
Step 5
Learn online
Lessons happen over video. Your mentor shows you technique, answers questions and gives you something to practise before next time.
Step 6
Ask for help any time
If something isn’t working (the time, the match, anything), get in touch and we’ll sort it out.

The basics are the same for every student.

Mentors follow a similar path, from the other side.

1
Apply
Tell us what you play, what levels you could teach and when you are free.
2
We review it
Someone on the team reads every application and gets in touch.
3
Get matched
We introduce you to a student who wants to learn your instrument.
4
Start teaching
Meet online, share what you know, and help them improve week by week.

Applications are open on our apply page. Questions first? The FAQ covers the common ones.