The Carne Studio

The Carne Studio is our largest practice room. It has two pianos and is ideal for small groups to rehearse, piano teaching, or individual practice.

Price
£25 per hour*

Location
Ground Floor

Capacity
10 people

Piano
Two grand pianos
(Yamaha and Kawai)

Dimensions
4.90m x 5.10m (25m²)

Height
2.45m

AV equipment
Plasma TV
2 x Speakers
Apple TV
Denon 6 channel Bluetooth receiver & 3mm phono lead

*Discounts available for charities, partners and local businesses.

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Applications for singers and repetiteurs to audition for our 2022/23 Young Artists' Programme are now open.
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Key Dates
Applying as a repetiteur

Explore here for further information about application procedures, audition guidelines and frequently asked questions.

Applications for our 2024/25 Global Talent Programme now closed.
Who we are

The National Opera Studio exists to train talented young musicians to become the leading artists of their generation. We aim to make a significant contribution to the opera ecology and the wider creative and cultural life of the UK through the provision of top-quality professional training, and by our engagement and position in the sector.