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Ashford Music Centre

Location

Highworth Grammar School
Gower School
32 Maidstone Road
Ashford
Kent
Tn24 8UB

Opening Times

Wednesdays in term time 4pm - 7:30pm

Prices

Age group Price per term
Under 18 £52.00
Over 18 £74.00

Term dates 2024 – 2025

TermDatesTimes
Autumn TermSeptember 11th, 18th, 25th
October 2nd, 9th, 16th.
Half Term (2 weeks)
November 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
December 1st
Christmas Concert: December 11th
4pm – 7:30pm
Spring TermJanuary 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29nd
February 5th, 12th
Half Term (1 week)
February 26th
March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
4pm – 7:30pm
Summer TermApril 23rd, 30th
May 7th, 14th, 21st
Half Term (1 week)
June 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
July 2nd, 9th
4pm – 7:30pm

FAQs

How do I get to the centre?

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. Please note there is no access to Ashford Music Centre from Quantock Drive.

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

Parking You can park easily in the main car park at Highworth Grammar School.

How much does it cost to join the Centre?

We aim to make Music Centre membership as affordable and accessible as possible for everyone who wants to join the music community. Once you’re a member you will have access to all groups at our Music Centres. You can join as many as you wish, no matter which centre you initially signed up at and make even more music! Lessons are an additional charge. However, if you have lessons with us you will receive a 10% discount on your Music Centre membership.

Music Centre membership prices:

Age groupPrice per term
Under 18£52.00
Over 18£74.00

Music lesson prices:

LessonsPrice per student per lesson
Strings
Woodwind
Brass
Percussion
Voice
20 minute lesson – £13.50
30 minute lesson – £20.25
40 minute lesson – £27.00
60 minute lesson – £40.50
Piano and keyboard
Music Theory
Music Technology
20 minute lesson – £14.00
30 minute lesson – £21.00
40 minute lesson – £28.00
60 minute lesson – £42.00

Is financial assistance available?

Our belief is simple: music should be accessible to all. That’s why we offer financial assistance to help you learn and grow. Financial assistance is available for lessons, Music Centre membership, instrument hire, and more. Find out more, including eligibility criteria and how to apply, on theFinancial Assistance page.

What if I don’t have my own instrument?

We offer an instrument hire service at affordable rates. You’ll get a discount on your instrument hire if you have lessons with us! This allows students to access high-quality instruments without the need for a significant upfront investment. More information on instrument hire can be found on the Instrument Hire page.

I want to have lessons for an instrument you don’t teach here!

If the lessons you’re looking for aren’t available at this Centre or your school, then we want to know! Please complete our Expression of Interest form via the button below. Completing this will help us plan to expand the instruments and locations in which we teach. Please note, completing the form is not an application for a lesson. Expression of interest form

Got another question?

Can’t find what you’re looking for, or want to speak to a member of the team? Give us a call on 01622 691212 or get in touch at the form below.

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