Welcome to Once Upon a Tune

Music has the power to connect, inspire, and bring joy — no matter your age or ability.

 

At Once Upon a Tune, I bring live classical piano and interactive music sessions to care homes, adult day centres, assisted living, early years settings, and community groups.

 

From toe-tapping singalongs for older generations to playful music adventures for little ones, every session is designed to spark smiles, encourage connection, and create meaningful moments through music.

 

Take a look around the website to find out more about what I offer — and get in touch to book your own Once Upon a Tune experience.

"The beauty of music lies in its power to calm, inspire, and connect – a language everyone understands."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once Upon a Tune?

Once Upon a Tune provides interactive live music sessions for a wide range of settings, using live classical piano, singing and music making to create inclusive, engaging shared experiences.

Who leads the sessions?

All sessions are led by Hannah Cressey, a classically trained pianist and qualified early years teacher with a first-class honours degree in music and extensive experience across education, care, SEN, and community settings.

What happens in a typical session?

Sessions combine live classical piano, singing, instruments, movement, and sensory play, adapted to suit the age, needs, and setting.

Do you bring all the equipment?

Yes — I bring everything needed for the session, including instruments, props, and a portable stage piano and PA system.

How long is each session?

Our music sessions are 60 minutes long, but we are happy to do longer or shorter sessions if this is more suitable for your setting.

Our parent and child weekly music classes are 45 minutes long.

Do you have insurance and a DBS check?

Yes — I hold public liability insurance and an enhanced DBS certificate covering work with both children and adults.

How do I book a session?

To arrange a Once Upon a Tune session for your setting, simply get in touch via the contact page or email me at info@onceuponatune.org with your preferred date, address and setting type.

We will respond within 24 hours to discuss availability and once we have agreed on a date you will receive your booking confirmation email. You will also be asked to complete a quick online booking form which only takes a minute or so to complete but it allows us to prepare for the session.

For the Parent and Child Classes you can book your place on the "Book Now" page on this website. Discounts are available for block bookings.

How do I pay for a session?

Invoices are issued at the end of the month before your session (for example, a March session is invoiced at the end of February). Payment is due 7 days before the session and can be made via bank transfer or secure card payment.

“We had an amazing morning having Hannah visit our setting with Once Upon a Tune. To engage all the children from ages 10 months to 4 years is a real talent and it was wonderful watching all the children clap, wriggle and request songs too. She has such a fantastic talent and her piano playing is beautiful. The adults enjoyed it as much as the children. We can't wait to have Hannah and Once Upon a Tune back".

 

Wild at Heart Day Nursery, Driffield

 

Contact

Contact me today to arrange a Once Upon a Tune session at your setting, or to ask any questions you may have.