Helping Yamaha Music School students to find the right instrument
Thanks for reading our Instrument Guide for YMS students and for taking the next step by visiting Yamaha Music London. We know how important it is for students to find the right instrument to accompany them on their musical journeys, and to motivate and inspire them every time they play. So here you'll find the full range of Yamaha instruments from affordable student models through to our innovative SILENT Series instruments that enable musicians to practice at anytime without disturbing neighbours and other family members. And if you are planning a visit to our 3-storey musical instrument superstore in the heart of London's Soho, you'll discover a dedicated team of experienced professionals - almost all of whom are musicians themselves - focused on helping you to find your perfect instrument.
Guitars

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Taking an electric guitar course at Yamaha Music School could be your first step towards rock stardom and learning to play with the right guitar from the start is crucial to help you form good habits and techniques. The Pacifica 112V draws on Yamaha's rich history of guitar development, with the same dedication to quality and craft and many of the same features you'd expect to find in professional-level instruments. Without confusing you with technical terms, you can rest-assured that our attention to detail has created a guitar that sounds great, looks stunning and most importantly feels comfortable and enjoyable to play. Built to last a lifetime and grow with your playing experience, the Pacifica 112V is the perfect partner to begin your guitar journey and wherever it takes you.
Don't just take our word for it:
"There are plenty of reasons why the Yamaha Pacifica 112V is still one of the best options for beginners. Look past that learner image, however, and you'll find a versatile, well-made guitar that will bring something extra to any player's roster."
- Guitar World.
Drums

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The benefit of an Acoustic Drum set is being able to perform with other musicians in any different musical setting and learn to control the infinite nuance and tones that acoustic drums provides. Hearing the sound of the drums and feeling the immediate response as you play can be stimulating, engaging and immensely rewarding.
Playing an electric kit can be the best practice tool as a drummer with the ability to play through a pair of headphones leaving a minimal sound for the home and the neighbours. This will enable more playing time and practicing potential, furthermore, electronic kits can be folded away for easy storage in the home
Keyboards & Pianos

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Since 1887, Yamaha have been making keys based instruments and have since become world renowned for the superior sound and feel of their acoustic pianos. They now bring this knowledge and experience into the modern world, creating keyboards and digital pianos that accurately replicate the experience of playing an acoustic piano, with all the function and versatility of a digital instrument. From our entry level PSR range to our Clavinova digital pianos, there is a world of instruments to choose from, so I'm sure you'll find one that will draw you in to becoming the musician you've always dreamed of being.
Band & Orchestra

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Yamaha pride themselves on making music accesible to everyone, and our student B&O instruments are a fine example of this. Keeping the musician in mind, Yamaha creates their student models to be lighter in weight and easier to play, making the process of learning an instrument rewarding for beginners from the very beginning. By doing so, yamaha hopes to instil the confidence and experience needed to become the virtuoso you aspire to be.
Our London store
Just a short distance from the site of London's famous Marquee Club, Yamaha Music London is the first Yamaha Music store outside of our home country Japan. Set in the historic building of Novello House, built in 1906 for the Novello Music Publishing company, Yamaha Music London offers 3 floors showcasing our musical instruments and music technology.
Yamaha Music London is also home to expert technicians who can set up your instrument to your precise requirements and ensure that it continues to perform at the highest possible level with regular checks and servicing.