Welcome to Maidstone Music Centre!
Maidstone Music Centre (MMC) is an inspiring local music hub designed for musicians of all ages, backgrounds, and interests. Based in the heart of the community, MMC is one of the largest music centres in Kent, offering a wide range of lessons and ensembles several nights a week during term time.
MMC is the perfect place to connect with the local music community. We provide access to exceptional music education outside of school hours, ensuring that everyone, regardless of the availability of lessons and groups in schools, has the opportunity to pursue their musical passions.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to music, you’ll find something for you at MMC. We look forward to welcoming you and supporting you on your musical journey!
First half term is free for new students!
If you join any Music Centre as a new member you can enjoy completely free sessions until the next half term break or holiday. Find out more in our Terms & Conditions.
Join us now to make music and save!
Term dates 2024 – 2025
Maidstone Music Centre is open Monday to Thursday during the weeks listed below (W/C stands for ‘Week Commencing’).
| Term | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | W/C September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th (SST On Thursday); October 7th, 14th | 4.00pm – 8.00pm |
| Term 2 | W/C November 4th, 11th, 18th (SST On Wednesday), 25th (SST On Wednesday); December 2nd, 9th | 4.00pm – 8.00pm |
| Term 3 | W/C January 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th; February 3rd, 10th | 4.00pm – 8.00pm |
| Term 4 | W/C February 24th; March 3rd (SST On Monday), 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st (SST On Wednesday) | 4.00pm – 8.00pm |
| Term 5 | W/C April 28th; May 5th (Closed Monday), 12th, 19th | 4.00pm – 8.00pm |
| Term 6 | W/C June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, July 7th (Monday Only) | 4.00pm – 8.00pm |
Lessons
Learning to play an instrument or sing is incredibly rewarding, giving you a sense of achievement and a lifelong skill. Our passionate and talented teachers are ready to welcome students of all experience levels and backgrounds.
Instruments we teach:
• Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello
• Guitar: Acoustic, Classical, Electric, Bass
• Woodwind: Clarinet, Recorder, Saxophone
• Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, French Horn, Cornet
• Voice
• Ukulele
• Piano / Keyboard
Please note: When applying for lessons via the button below, you will need to manually select Maidstone Music Centre as your location during the application process.
Groups
Joining a local music centre ensemble can enhance your playing, giving you the opportunity to meet like-minded people, learn new skills, and become a confident musician. Our ensemble at Maidstone Music Centre is designed to support and develop your musical abilities in a friendly and supportive environment.
FAQs
How do I get to the centre?
If driving to MMC, please use the staff car park off Huntsman Lane. Please do not park in the main reception car park or the larger visitor car park to the back of the school.
If you are travelling to the centre by bike, there are bike sheds next to this car park which you can use.
From here, head towards the school’s main reception building, where you will be let in and directed by our receptionist. You must sign in with our receptionist upon arrival and sign out when you leave the building after your lesson or ensemble.
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 group Price per term Under 18 £52.00 Over 18 £74.00
Music lesson prices:
Lessons Price per student per lesson Strings
Woodwind
Brass
Percussion
Voice20 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 Technology20 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 the Financial 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.
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.
Financial Assistance
We can support you with the cost of lessons, Music Centre membership, instrument hire and more.