Welcome to Thanet Music Centre!
Thanet Music Centre (TMC) is an inspiring local music hub designed with musicians in mind. Based in the heart of the community at The Charles Dickens School, we offer a range of lessons and ensembles for musicians of all ages, backgrounds, and interests. Our location has wonderful facilities to support your learning, and with termly concerts from our diverse ensembles, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to show off your skills.
TMC is the best place to connect with the local music community, providing access to fantastic music education outside of school hours. We look forward to welcoming you to TMC, no matter what stage of your musical journey you’re at!
First half term free for new group members!
If you join any Music Centre as a new group member, you can enjoy completely free group sessions until the next half-term break or holiday. Please note that this offer applies to group membership only, not individual lessons. Find out more in our Terms & Conditions.
Join us now to make music and save!
Term dates 2025 – 2026
| Term | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | September 10th, 17th, 24th October 1st, 8th, 15th Half Term (2 weeks) November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th December 3rd | 16.00 – 19.00 |
| Spring Term | January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th February 4th, 11th Half Term (1 week) February 25th March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th | 16.00 – 19.00 |
| Summer Term | April 22nd, 29th May 6th, 13th, 20th Half Term (1 week) June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th July 1st, 8th | 16.00 – 19.00 |
A new home for Thanet Music Centre!
From September 2025, Thanet Music Centre will have a new home at the Performing Arts block of The Charles Dickens School, Broadstairs Rd, Broadstairs CT10 2RL.
Please note: any applications for lessons or groups received from 1st June 2025 will be for the new venue. If you have any questions, just contact us at customerservices@kent-music.com
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:
- Guitar: Acoustic, Bass, Electric
- Percussion: Drum Kit
- Piano & Keyboard
- Strings: Viola, Violin
- Woodwind: Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone
Please note: When applying for lessons via the button below, you will need to manually select Thanet Music Centre as your location during the application process.
Groups
Join an ensemble at Thanet Music Centre to enhance your musical skills, meet like-minded people, and perform in our termly concerts. Our diverse range of ensembles offers something for everyone.
Find out more about the groups at this Music Centre and apply to join them below. You can also click the button to explore all music groups available through Kent Music.
FAQs
How do I get to the centre?
The Charles Dickens School is conveniently located on Broadstairs Road, easily identifiable from the main road. Ample on-site parking is available for Music Centre members. Upon arrival, please head to the main entrance and our Music Centre receptionist will be there to greet you.
Postcode: CT10 2RL
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 | 2024/25 – £52.00 |
| Under 18 | 2025-26 – £54.00 |
| Over 18 | 2024-25 – £74.00 |
| Over 18 | 2025-26 – £77.00 |
Music lesson prices:
| Lessons | Price per student per lesson |
|---|---|
| Strings Woodwind Brass Percussion Voice | 2024-25 20 minute lesson – £13.50 30 minute lesson – £20.25 40 minute lesson – £27.00 60 minute lesson – £40.50 |
| Strings Woodwind Brass Percussion Voice | 2025-26 20 minute lesson – £14.00 30 minute lesson – £21.00 40 minute lesson – £28.00 60 minute lesson – £42.00 |
| Piano and keyboard Music Theory Music Technology | 2024-25 20 minute lesson – £14.00 30 minute lesson – £21.00 40 minute lesson – £28.00 60 minute lesson – £42.00 |
| Piano and keyboard Music Theory Music Technology | 2025-26 20 minute lesson – £14.50 30 minute lesson – £21.75 40 minute lesson – £29.00 60 minute lesson – £43.50 |
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.