What Sol Menor does

Sol Menor (legal name: Escuela de música Sol Menor S.L.) is a privately held Spanish music school founded on September 15, 2009 in the northern zone of Madrid. The company operates two physical school locations — Montecarmelo and San Agustín del Guadalix — and delivers structured music instruction across age cohorts from early childhood (ages 3-4, Music and Movement) through school-age children, teenagers, and adults, including seniors. Core programs span modern and classical instruments (piano, guitar, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, saxophone, drums, bass, voice), music theory and solfege, group ensembles and combos (Pop-Rock bands, Big Band), music therapy, and preparation for official Conservatory entrance exams as well as international certifications through Rockschool and ABRSM.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model for individual families and students, supplemented by a B2B channel delivering extracurricular music programs into public, concertado (charter), and private schools in the northern Madrid region. Revenue is generated primarily through subscription-style recurring weekly lessons, augmented by seasonal offerings (Talleres de Primavera spring workshops, Verano Musical July summer intensive), the annual ConCierto Atrevimiento student concert series performed at Madrid cultural venues, and ancillary specialized services such as integrated music therapy. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is communicated individually after service scoping. Customer acquisition relies on the website (solmenor.es), content marketing via an active blog, organic social media on Facebook and Twitter, community events and performances, and word-of-mouth referrals from the school's 15+ year local presence.

The technology footprint is entirely conventional: a marketing website, blog, and social channels with no proprietary digital platform, app, API, or AI capabilities. The teaching team is described as credentialed and experienced and is the primary value driver. The company is registered as a Sociedad Limitada (S.L., CIF B88139027) in Madrid with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or external ownership; it appears to be founder-led and operates with 11-50 employees. In 2025, founder Nausica Pascual received the Premio A Profesional Autónoma from the Comunidad de Madrid, a regional recognition of the school's work in music education.

Name

Sol Menor

Legal name

Escuela de música Sol Menor S.L.

Website

https://solmenor.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sol Menor is a privately held music school founded in 2009 in northern Madrid (Montecarmelo and San Agustín del Guadalix) offering recurring weekly instrument, theory, and ensemble instruction for ages 3 through adults, plus extracurricular programs in partner schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Music Lessons (Instrumental) (EDAMANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Group Music Classes & Ensembles (Band, Orchestra, Choir) (EDAMANAC)

Keywords

• Music education services
• Private music instruction
• Children music classes
• Extracurricular music programs
• Music school

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid, Community of Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Music Classes and Instruction: Revenue generated from weekly music lessons for children, youth, and adults across various instruments including piano, guitar (classical and electric), violin, cello, flute, clarinet, saxophone, drums, bass, and voice. Classes are offered at two physical school locations and as extracurricular programs in partnered schools.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sol Menor is a music school providing individual and group music instruction across all ages (from age 3 to adults, including seniors) at two physical locations in northern Madrid. Offerings include early childhood music initiation, individual instrument lessons in classical and modern instruments, ensemble/combo classes, music theory/solfeggio, exam preparation (Conservatory, Rockschool, ABRSM), extracurricular programs in partner schools, music therapy, and seasonal workshops.

Product overview

Sol Menor is a comprehensive music school with two locations in northern Madrid (Montecarmelo and San Agustín del Guadalix), offering over fifteen years of music education. The school provides a structured progression from early childhood (ages 3-4 with Music and Movement classes) through adulthood, with individual instrument lessons in both modern instruments (guitar, bass, drums, piano/keyboard, saxophone, voice) and classical instruments (piano, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, classical guitar). Core offerings include Combos and Ensembles for group playing experience, formal Music Theory/Solfeggio instruction, and official exam preparation for Conservatory access, Rockschool, and ABRSM certifications. The school also serves schools through Extracurricular Programs and runs seasonal activities including Spring Workshops and Summer Music programs. Annual events like the ConCierto Atrevimiento concert showcase student progress.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Clases de Música y Movimiento (Ages 3-4) Group-based music initiation classes for children aged 3-4, focusing on singing, movement, rhythm work, and ear development through play-based activities before individual instrument study begins.
• Clases de Música (Ages 5-6) Music classes for children aged 5-6, providing a gentle introduction to musical language fundamentals that prepare students for future instrument study.
• Clases de Instrumento (Ages 7+) Individual instrument lessons for children 7 years and older, covering both modern and classical instruments with structured curriculum and home practice expectations.
• Clases de Música para Jóvenes Music instruction tailored for teenagers, often focusing on modern instruments (electric guitar, bass, drums) and modern voice, aligned with their musical identity and peer influences.
• Clases de Música para Adultos Music lessons for adult learners, whether beginners starting an instrument for the first time or those returning after years away, offered without exam pressure and with realistic personal goals.
• Combos y Agrupaciones Group music ensembles and combos (Pop-Rock bands, Big Band) where students play together, developing teamwork, listening skills, and shared musical experience beyond individual lessons.
• Modern Instrument Instruction Lessons in modern instruments including electric/acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, piano/keyboard, saxophone, and voice/singing, typically requiring amplification and associated with contemporary music styles.
• Classical Instrument Instruction Lessons in classical instruments including piano, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, and classical guitar, with larger acoustic repertoires and traditional performance traditions.
• Lenguaje Musical (Music Theory) Music theory and solfeggio instruction teaching students to read music, understand rhythm, and comprehend what they are playing, typically offered alongside instrument lessons.
• Preparación de Exámenes Oficiales Exam preparation services including Conservatory access tests, Rockschool certifications (UK-based contemporary music credentials), and ABRSM international music examinations.
• Clases Extraescolares (Extracurricular Programs) Extracurricular music classes offered in public, semi-private (concertados), and private schools, providing quality music education with stability and flexibility adapted to each school's needs.
• Talleres de Primavera (Spring Workshops) Spring workshops for children aged 4-5 featuring music initiation activities through crafts, music, movement, and creativity held on Saturday mornings.
• Verano Musical (Summer Music Program) Summer music program offering intensive instrument lessons and musical activities during July at the Montecarmelo location.
• Musicoterapia (Music Therapy) Music therapy services integrated into the curriculum, offering therapeutic musical activities that have shown positive results for student development.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sala Clamores (Madrid)minorOthers · 6 May 2017Concert venue in Madrid where Sol Menor teachers (including founders) performed with musical group Num9 as part of the Festival de Jazz presentation. Demonstrates connection to Madrid's music scene.
• RockschoolminorOthersRockschool is a UK-based examining organization whose music qualifications are recognized throughout the European Union. They offer contemporary music grades from beginner to advanced levels, covering styles including Rock, Pop, Soul, Funky, Heavy Metal, and Jazz. Sol Menor uses Rockschool as one of the certification pathways for their students.
• ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)minorOthersABRSM is an international music examination board recognized in over 90 countries for over a century. Sol Menor offers ABRSM exams as an alternative certification pathway for students seeking official music credentials.
• Num9minorOthersMusical group with which Sol Menor teachers participated in performances at Sala Clamores and other venues. The school founders are associated with this ensemble.
• Partner Schools (Public, Concertado, Private)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSol Menor provides extracurricular music programs in partnered schools (public, concertado/charter, and private) in the northern Madrid area. The school adapts to each institution's needs while providing quality instruction, stability, and flexibility. This is a key channel for reaching students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• School of Rock Spain: International performance-based music school franchise with locations in Spain, focused on ensemble/band learning for children and teens. Comparable to Sol Menor's combos/ensembles program and youth segment, though heavier on the modern/rock repertoire.

Direct peers

• Musicaeduca: Spanish network/franchise of private music schools offering group and individual instrument classes with extracurricular school programs. Comparable to Sol Menor in product offering, target families, and B2B school channel strategy.
• Escuela de Música Creativa: A long-established private music school in Madrid offering multi-instrument instruction across age groups, conservatory prep, and ensemble programs. Direct comparison to Sol Menor: same city, same age-segmentation model, same instrument breadth, same conservatory/ABRSM-style credentialing focus.

Broad incumbents

• Yamaha Music School Spain: Global branded music school network with Spanish locations offering early-childhood music initiation, instrument courses, and group-based pedagogy. Comparable to Sol Menor's age-3-to-adult curriculum and Music and Movement segment.

Others

• Rockschool (RSL Awards): UK-based contemporary music examination board offering graded qualifications across modern styles. Like ABRSM, an enabling partner for Sol Menor's exam-prep offerings rather than a direct competitor.
• ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music): International music examination board whose grades Sol Menor prepares students for. Not a competing school; it is an enabling certification body that validates Sol Menor's curriculum and is co-marketed by the school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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