Brass
Learning Brass with Kent Music
Kent Music offers a range of opportunities to learn, develop, and progress musical skills, through lessons, groups, and courses. We provide tailored learning experiences for different skill levels and interests which reflect our values: creativity, achievement, inclusion, awareness and joy. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player or singer, Kent Music supports your musical journey with expert guidance.
To make a sound with brass instruments, the player buzzes their lips against a mouthpiece. The sound travels down a long, coiled metal tube, ending with a bell which projects the sound out. They are known for their dynamic range and versatility, making them integral in various musical genres from classical to jazz to reggae. Famous brass players include Louis Armstrong (trumpet) and Glenn Miller (trombone).
Find out more about brass instruments:
Instrument Hire
Want to hire a brass instrument? Our team will be happy to help! Find out more below.
Lessons
Kent Music has teachers in 200+ schools across Kent offering lessons in the school day, plus a network of music centres which offers lessons in the evening and on Saturdays. In lessons you will get teaching tailored to your individual needs and ambitions – you will progress from learning the basics of playing the instrument to playing tunes and pieces and composing your own music. You will also be encouraged to play in groups to develop your skills and musicianship further.
Brass Groups
Most of our music centres offer groups suitable for brass students, from Music Explorers (beginners to grade 2), to wind bands, and Music Labs where you can get really creative! Groups are also available in half terms, at the Kent Music Summer School, and for advanced musicians we offer the Kent Youth Wind Orchestra and Kent County Youth Orchestra.
Ashford Creative Orchestra
Music CentreMusic Centre
Ashford Music Centre
Instrument Type
Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Woodwind
Age Group
10 – 18
Skill Level
Grade 2+
Ashford Music Explorers
Music CentreMusic Centre
Ashford Music Centre
Instrument Type
Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Woodwind
Age Group
8 – 13
Skill Level
Beginner – Grade 2
Folkestone Music Lab
Music CentreMusic Centre
Folkestone Music Centre
Instrument Type
Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Voice, Woodwind
Age Group
11 – 18
Skill Level
Any
Force 10! Wind Band
Music CentreMusic Centre
Medway Towns Music Centre
Instrument Type
Brass, Woodwind
Age Group
6+
Skill Level
Grade 2+
Gravesham Junior Wind Band
Music CentreMusic Centre
Gravesham Music Centre
Instrument Type
Brass, Woodwind
Age Group
6 – Any Age
Skill Level
Beginner
Junior Wind Band
Music CentreMusic Centre
Medway Towns Music Centre
Instrument Type
Brass, Woodwind
Age Group
6 – 18
Skill Level
Grade 1+
Kent County Youth Orchestra
County GroupInstrument Type
Brass, Drums & Percussion, Strings, Woodwind
Age Group
13 – 21
Skill Level
Grade 7+
Kent Youth Wind Orchestra
County GroupInstrument Type
Brass, Drums & Percussion, Woodwind
Age Group
11 – 19
Skill Level
Grade 6+
Medway Concert Orchestra
Music CentreMusic Centre
Medway Towns Music Centre
Instrument Type
Brass, Drums & Percussion, Strings, Woodwind
Age Group
6+
Skill Level
Grade 3+
Medway Music Explorers
Music CentreMusic Centre
Medway Towns Music Centre
Instrument Type
Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Woodwind
Age Group
8 – 13
Skill Level
Beginner – Grade 3+
Medway Rock Band
Music CentreMusic Centre
Medway Towns Music Centre
Instrument Type
Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Voice, Woodwind
Age Group
6 – 18
Skill Level
Grade 3+
Music Theory and General Musicianship Support Class
Music CentreMusic Centre
Medway Towns Music Centre
Instrument Type
Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Voice, Woodwind
Age Group
6 – Any Age
Skill Level
Any
Senior Brass Ensemble
Music CentreMusic Centre
Medway Towns Music Centre
Instrument Type
Brass
Age Group
6+
Skill Level
Grade 5+
Senior Wind Band
Music CentreMusic Centre
Medway Towns Music Centre
Instrument Type
Brass, Woodwind
Age Group
6+
Skill Level
Grade 4+
West Kent Youth Brass Band
Music CentreMusic Centre
Sevenoaks Music Centre
Instrument Type
Brass
Age Group
10 – 18
Skill Level
Grade 2+
West Kent Youth Orchestra
Music CentreMusic Centre
Tonbridge Music Centre
Instrument Type
Brass, Drums & Percussion, Strings, Woodwind
Age Group
10 – 18
Skill Level
Advanced – Grade 5+
Junior Wind Band
30/10/2024 – 30/10/2024Course Type
Half Term
Location
Highworth Grammar School, Maidstone Road, Ashford TN24 8UD
Instrument Type
Brass, Woodwind
Age Group
8+
Skill Level
Grade 2+
Orchestra ONE Project 35: TIME
28/10/2024 – 31/10/2024Course Type
Orchestra One
Location
Various
Instrument Type
Brass, Drums & Percussion, Piano & Keyboard, Strings, Voice, Woodwind
Age Group
11 – 18
Skill Level
Any
FAQs
Got questions about learning brass instruments? We’ve got you covered.
Explore the FAQs below to find answers to common questions about your musical journey. For more detailed information, visit our pages on instrument hire, lessons, groups and courses.
How do brass instruments produce sound?
Brass instruments produce sound by the player buzzing their lips against the mouthpiece, creating vibrations that travel through the instrument.
What are the common brass instruments?
Common brass instruments include the trumpet, trombone, tuba, and French horn.
What genres of music feature brass instruments?
Brass instruments are featured in genres such as classical, jazz, rock, reggae, and brass band music.
Got another question?
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