West Kent Music Centre

The West Kent Music Centre is an inspiring local music hub based in the heart of the West Kent community and designed with musicians in mind.

The centre is spread across two locations, with the Sevenoaks campus focusing on a wide range of instrumental tuition, vocal tuition and junior ensembles and the Tonbridge campus hosting weekly advanced ensembles. Both sites are equipped with top quality rehearsal rooms and equipment.

Both locations are staffed by our excellent Kent Music tutors, providing quality learning opportunities for all students from passionate and talented tutors!

We offer a range of lessons and ensembles for musicians of all ages, backgrounds and interests.

It’s the best place to connect with the local music community, providing access to fantastic music education outside of school hours and regardless of the availability of lessons and groups in schools.

Find out more about each campus and group below. We look forward to welcoming you to the centre!

First half term is free for new students!

If you join the Centre as a new member in the first half of Autumn, Spring or Summer term, you can enjoy completely free sessions until that half term break. Find out more in our Terms & Conditions.

Join us now to make music and save!

Address

Trinity School
Seal Hollow Road
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 3SL

Opening Times (term time only)

Tuesdays 4pm – 7pm

About Sevenoaks Campus

The Sevenoaks campus is designed to be a centre for excellence in music education in the area. The Trinity School site boasts amazing facilities including a music tech suite, designated practice rooms, large rehearsal and performance spaces and plenty of social and breakout areas.

With all these amazing opportunities available, Sevenoaks campus is the perfect place to develop your skills and join the rich Kentish music community.

Instruments

Brass: Cornet, Trumpet, Euphonium, Trombone, Tuba
Woodwind: Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Recorder, Saxophone
Strings: Violin, Viola, Guitar (acoustic and electrical), Ukulele
Voice (singing)
Piano and Keyboard
Drum Kit and Percussion
Jazz improvisation, song writing and composition
Music Theory

We will regularly update the available instruments taught here. If you want to learn something which is not included on this list, please let us know.

Detailed information about lessons can be found on our Music Lessons page.

We are also delighted to be bringing a programme of ensembles to the Sevenoaks campus. You can sign up now for our West Kent Music Explorers, West Kent Youth Brass Band and West Kent Junior Percussion Ensemble.

Tuition Prices can be found here

2023-24 Term Dates

Autumn Term:
September 12, 19, 26; October 3, 10
October 31; November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5

Spring Term:
January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6
February 20, 27; March 5, 12, 19, 26

Summer Term:
April 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21
June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2

Directions

By Car: Trinity School is located just off the A25 which can be easily accessed from the M25, M26 or A21. It is a 6 min drive from Sevenoaks town centre, a 20 min drive from Tonbridge town centre and a 25 min drive from Tunbridge Wells town centre. There are ample free car parking spaces on site.

By public transport: From Sevenoaks Station, take the 308 bus towards Gravesend for 16 mins and get off at The Crescent.  The nearest station is the Bat and Ball which is a 18 min walk to Trinity School. The following bus routes stop at Trinity School: No2, 308 and 8.

Once onsite:

  • Park at Trinity School – plenty of parking is available onsite (Seal Hollow Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3SL)
  • Carefully walk through the car park towards the school
  • Before ascending the steps to the main entrance, go round to the left of the main school building towards the Weald of Kent Annexe
  • Turn right down the path after the patch of grass
  • Follow the path round to the right, turning back towards the school
  • Enter the double doors on your left, opposite the stairs.
  • Go through the next set of double doors
  • Sign in with our lovely receptionist

Parking

There is a huge amount of parking available onsite for Music Centre attendees.

annotated screenshot of a satellite map showing directions to the centre

Address

Weald of Kent Grammar School
Tudeley Lane
Tonbridge
Kent
TN9 2JP

Opening Times (term time only)

Fridays 4.30pm – 6.00pm

About Tonbridge Campus

Our Tonbridge campus is the home of our advanced ensemble the West Kent Youth Orchestra (WKYO). The ensembles work with talented musical leaders and conductors, and perform concerts at least three times a year. Find out more about the groups at the bottom of this page.

We hope to develop more high-quality ensembles here at Tonbridge soon!

 Ensembles

The Tonbridge campus is home to the celebrated West Kent Youth Orchestra (WKYO). More information can be found below.

Prices

September 2023 – July 2024: Child £50 | Adult £70

This fee gives you membership to attend any Kent Music Centre and as many ensembles as you like!

Centres are open 30-33 weeks per year depending on the venue.

Fees are invoiced termly (3 terms per year) and can be paid by installments on request immediately following receipt of your invoice. Invoices will be sent at the beginning of each term and are payable by return.

2023-24 Term Dates

Autumn Term:
September 15, 29; October 6, 13, 20
November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1

Spring Term:
January 12, 26; February 2, 9, 23; March 1, 8, 15, 22

Summer Term:
April 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24
June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5

Directions

By Car: Weald of Kent Grammar School, Tonbridge is located just off the A2014 and is easily accessed from the A21 or the A26. It is a 5 min drive from Tonbridge town centre, a 14 min drive from Sevenoaks town centre and a 11 min drive from Tunbridge Wells town centre. There are ample free car parking spaces on site.

By public transport: From Tonbridge Station it is a 17 min walk. The following bus routes stop at Weald of Kent Grammar School, Tonbridge: Nos 205, 208, 208A and 219.

Please note that the gate requires a code to enter. Members will be emailed the code when they join the Centre. If you wish to attend for a drop-in and will require the code, please contact us on musiccentres@kent-music.com

Once onsite:

  • Park at Weald of Kent Grammar School – plenty of parking is available onsite (Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, TN9 2JP)
  • Carefully walk through the car park towards the reception
  • Before entering the main school building, turn left and follow the path down the side of the car park
  • Turn right through the double doors into the music block
  • Enter the next set of double doors on your right into the main hall

Parking

There is a huge amount of parking available onsite for Music Centre attendees.

annotated screenshot of a satellite map showing directions to the centre

How to Apply

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

Groups at West Kent Music Centre