Address
Highworth Grammar School
Gower House
32 Maidstone Road
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8UB
Opening Times
Wednesdays in term time 4pm-7:30pm
Highworth Grammar School
Gower House
32 Maidstone Road
Ashford
Kent
TN24 8UB
Wednesdays in term time 4pm-7:30pm
The Ashford Music Centre (AMC) is an inspiring local music hub offering a range of lessons and ensembles for musicians of all ages, backgrounds and interests.
It’s a great place to connect with the local music community and access fantastic music education outside of school.
We offer plenty of opportunities to perform, experiment and play. The Centre has a wide range of lessons available for students from beginners to experts. All lessons and ensembles are led by our talented and supportive music tutors.
It’s also a great opportunity to connect with the local music community, meeting like-minded players and music lovers in a friendly and supportive environment!
22/23 Term Dates
Autumn Term:
September 14th, 21st, 28th; October 5th, 12th, 19th
November 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th; December 7th
Spring Term:
January 11th, 18th, 25th; February 1st, 8th
February 22nd; March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
Summer Term:
April 19th, 26th; May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th; July 5th
Learning to play an instrument or sing is incredibly rewarding, giving a sense of achievement, and is a skill you will have for life.
All our Kent Music teachers are passionate, talented and supportive professionals, and look forward to welcoming students of all experience levels and backgrounds.
At this centre, we can currently provide tuition in:
If we aren’t currently teaching the instrument or vocal lesson that you’re interested in, please let us know via the ‘Make an Enquiry’ button below. We may be able to source a teacher for you!
For more information on tuition and prices, please see our Music Lessons page.
Joining a local music ensemble like an orchestra, choir or band can enhance your playing, giving you the opportunity to meet like-minded young musicians, learn new skills, gain performance experience and become a more confident player.
Ensembles running at the Ashford Music Centre include Ashford Music Explorers, Ashford Creative Orchestra and the Ashford Junior Choir. We have a team of inspiring and dynamic tutors who ensure that the rehearsals are fun and creative.
Find out more about these ensembles and sign up today through the links below!
When you turn into the Highworth Grammar School grounds at the Maidstone Road entrance, the car park is in front of you. Gower House, where all Music lessons and ensembles take place, is to the right and is accessed through the main reception. Our receptionist will greet you in the main reception area and you will be asked to sign in/out.
BY CAR: Gower House can be accessed by car via the entrance in Maidstone Road.
BY BUS: There are bus stops near to Gower House which are linked to a number of routes.
BY TRAIN: Gower House is a 25 minute walk from the Ashford International station.
You can park easily in the main car park at Highworth Grammar School.
Music Centre membership is fantastic value from only £4.50 a week, with some great benefits!
As a member you will have access to all ensembles at our Music Centres across Kent, so you can join as many as you wish, no matter which centre you initially signed up at.
Tuition is an additional charge, but you will receive a 10% discount on your membership if you also wish to join an ensemble at a Music Centre.
Fees per term for 2022-23
Child £45 | Adult £60
Fees are invoiced 3 times a year (in line with 3 school terms) and can be paid by instalments on request immediately following receipt of your invoice. Invoices will be sent at the beginning of each term and are payable by return.
Financial assistance may also be available for students who meet our criteria. For more information and to find out if you are eligible to apply for a bursary, please see our Financial Assistance page.
To apply for tuition or ensembles at this Music Centre, please click ‘Apply Here’ below.
You’ll be taken to our online course platform where you can select your Music Centre of choice as the venue. You can then browse the available lessons and ensembles.
You can also see and apply for other services such as instrument hire and financial assistance at the same link.
Once you’ve selected your chosen courses, go to your basket to complete your application. You will then be prompted to log into your Kent Music online customer account.
If you don’t have an online customer account, then don’t worry – you can still easily apply at the ‘Apply Here’ button. You’ll be taken through some simple steps to create an account and your application will be processed the same as someone with an existing account.
After your application is complete, you’ll be sent further information about your lessons or ensemble to confirm.
If you have any questions or concerns about applying, please contact our Customer Services team on customerservices@kent-music.com