Instrumental & Voice Lessons
Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias offers tuition of the highest standard on a wide range of instruments and voice in Caernarfon, Denbigh and Ruthin.
Hundreds of students of all ages come through our doors every week to have lessons with our experienced team of tutors.
The Latest News
Annual Report April 2019 – March 2020
2019-2020 has been another busy year for CGWM and it was wonderful to celebrate twenty years since the Centre opened its doors by inviting some of our past and present pupils to mark the occasion at a special concert in Galeri. Download the Report
Success of our Virtual Piano Day
After our highly successful Piano day last year we were determined not to let the current situation with Covid-19 defeat us, so we moved this year’s Piano Day on-line. The response was very encouraging with 65 performances given by pianists of all standard and ages,...
Osian Ellis (1928-2021)
It is with sadness and regret that we wish to record the death of harpist and scholar, Osian Gwynn Ellis at the age of 92. He was a great friend and supporter of the work of the William Mathias Music Centre and the Wales International Harp Festival & he will be...

Camau Cerdd (Steps in Music)
Camau Cerdd (Steps in Music) is a project for young children.
The classes are carefully planned by Marie-Claire Howorth to give your child the best possible start and a strong foundation in music.
Two groups are held: Camau Cyntaf (First Steps) for children 15 months – 3 years, and Camau Nesaf (Next Steps) for children aged 4 – 7.

Our Latest Online Concerts
During this difficult period, we are pleased to be able to provide concerts from the homes of our tutors and alumni students.
Lisa Dafydd & Tesni Jones
https://vimeo.com/491384217
Gwenan Gibbard (Christmas Concert)
https://vimeo.com/488884529
Iwan Llewelyn-Jones in conversation with percussionist Dewi Ellis Jones
https://vimeo.com/472001038 Online concert and interview series This conversation is also available in Welsh. This week Iwan Llewelyn-Jones is in conversation with our percussion tutor Dr Dewi Ellis-Jones. Dewi was awarded a PhD in Performance and Composition from...
Activities in the Community
We’re pleased to offer a variety of music events in the community.
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Our Festivals

30 April – 3 May 2021

30 + 31 March 2021
Concerts, Classes, Workshops