Learning with Kent Music
At Kent Music, we provide high-quality instrumental and vocal lessons for children and adults, from complete beginners to advanced musicians. Whether you want to take performance exams or prefer a more informal approach, our teachers will work with you to help you achieve your musical goals.
Why choose us?
- DBS-checked teachers
- Annual safeguarding training and regular CPD for all staff
- 200+ schools & Music Centres
- Over 16,000 instruments
Find the lesson for you using our useful tool. Want to know more? Find full FAQs, lesson prices and more below.
Apply for Music Lessons
Use this tool to find the right lesson for you.
1 Select Instrument Type
Start by choosing an instrument family. We have many options available to ensure that you can find the right lesson, wherever you are on your musical journey.
Not sure, or want to see what’s available where you are? Select ‘Start by School or Music Centre’ below.
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Choose an instrument to proceed. We have many options available to ensure that you can find the right lesson, wherever you are on your musical journey.
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Click on your preferred option to proceed. You’ll then be taken to our customer portal to continue with your application.
Not finding what you wanted? Click the back arrow below to start again.
2Select School or Music Centre
Choose the school or Music Centre where you’d like to learn.
We offer lessons in over 200 schools and Music Centres. Lessons in schools are only available to students who currently attend that school. Adults and learners who are not at school should explore their nearest Music Centre or online options.
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Click on your preferred option to proceed. You’ll then be taken to our customer portal to continue with your application.
Not finding what you wanted? Click the back arrow below to start again.
Can’t find lessons at your school or Music Centre?
Please complete our Expression of Interest form to help us plan future provision. Please note, this is not an application form.
Lesson Prices & Support
You can choose to learn as an individual or in a small group in our customer portal when you apply through the tool above. Please note, group learning is not available for all lessons.
Financial assistance is available for eligible students. Click the button below to find out more!
Individual lesson prices
| Lessons | Price per student per lesson |
|---|---|
| Strings Woodwind Brass Percussion Voice | 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 | 20 minute lesson – £14.50 30 minute lesson – £21.75 40 minute lesson – £29.00 60 minute lesson – £43.50 |
Small group lesson prices
| Lessons | Price per student per lesson |
|---|---|
| All instruments and voice | 20 minutes in a group of 2 – £7.00 30 minutes in a group of 2 – £10.50 30 minutes in a group of 3 – £7.00 |
What should I learn?
Find out more about each intrument family you can learn with us, and the groups and courses you can join when you learn them.
FAQs
Getting Started with Music Lessons
Do I need any previous experience?
No! You can be a complete beginner or a seasoned pro. Add your level on the application form so that we can tailor lessons for you.
What age can I start learning?
We support learners from age 5 upwards. Appropriate starting ages can vary between instruments. Please contact our friendly team for advice!
What happens after I sign up?
You will receive an automatic email to show that you have applied and are on our waiting list for lessons. We will be in touch with you as soon as there is an available space. If you need to hire an instrument, make sure you apply now!
You can also check out our ensembles and courses to help you to improve your playing, build confidence and meet new people. Not to mention have fun!
Please note that if you have been on a waiting list for 6 months+ we will check whether you still want lessons.
Can I hire an instrument?
Yes, you can! We have a large stock of instruments to support players from beginner level right up to advanced players. There is a 35% discount on instrument hire if you are having lessons with Kent Music.
If you have been awarded Financial Assistance, you will be eligible for free hire. Make sure that you complete an instrument hire application to take advantage of this offer.
About Music Lessons
Where do lessons take place?
Lessons will either take place at your child’s school or at one of our Music Centres.
At school:
- Lessons might be on a rota agreed between your teacher and the school
- Your teacher or the school will be able to confirm where lessons take place and how to get there
At a Music Centre:
- You will need to sign in when you arrive and will be directed to the teaching room
- You will be required to stay on site if your child is under 8 years of age
- A waiting area is available
What are your term dates?
Kent Music works by three terms per year (Autumn, Spring, Summer).
School Terms Dates 2026/2027
Autumn: Monday 8th September – Friday 5th December
Spring: Monday 5th January – Friday 27th March
Summer: Monday 20th April – Monday 13th July
Music Centre dates vary so please check the term dates on your Music Centre page.
What if I can't attend my lesson?
Please let your teacher know as soon as possible.
Download the SpeedAdmin app on iOS or Android, select ‘Kent Music’ and log into your account. Select the lesson you are going to miss and ‘Mark student as absent’.
If lessons take place at school, email customerservices@kent-music.com.
If lessons take place at a Music Centre, check your welcome pack for contact details.
Please contact us or check our Terms & Conditions for more information.
How do I cancel lessons?
You must give us 1 months’ written notice to customerservices@kent-music.com before the start of term (refer to ‘How long is a term?’ above). Notice given verbally or directly to your teacher will not be accepted and you may be charged.
Late notice fees:
- Before 2nd scheduled lesson of term: 50% of termly fee
- After 2nd lesson: 100% of termly fee
If the 50% cancellation charge is paid, the student is entitled to attend up to 5 lessons before the half-term break. Any lessons cancelled during this period will not be rescheduled.
If your closing balance is in credit, you will be offered a refund. Refunds of credit balances must be claimed within 6 months, or they will be donated to the Kent Music Bursary Fund.
How do I make changes to my lesson?
If you want to make any changes to your lesson (i.e., length, time, venue), please email customerservices@kent-music.com and we will see what we can do to accommodate you.
Support & Inclusion for your Music Lessons
I need additional support. How can you help?
We are proud to be teaching many students with additional needs of all kinds already, and supporting access to high quality music lessons.
When you apply for a lesson, please let us know about any additional support you or your child may need.
We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity, access and outcomes ensuring that:
- our venues and Music Centres are accessible
- we have a highly skilled and developed workforce
- our offer is diverse, relevant and informed by an inclusive approach
- musical instruments, equipment and technology are available to support additional needs
Find out more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
Kent Music takes safeguarding very seriously.
Please be aware that tuition and centre membership is available to children and adults.
Read our Safeguarding Policies.
We recruit teachers in line with the Department for Education’s Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Each Music Centre has a safeguarding risk assessment which can be viewed at reception. If you would like to accompany your child to their lesson, please discuss this with the Centre/Area Manager. We do not usually allow parents to accompany their child to shared lessons or groups.
If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact:
Designated Safeguarding Lead: Trevor James, tjames@kent-music.com, 01622 358431
Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Zoe Marksford, zmarksford@kent-music.com, 01622 358428
Can you help with financial support?
Financial help is available to support students up to 18 years of age receiving music lessons from any provider in Kent and Medway through our Financial Assistance scheme. See more information on our Financial Assistance page.
If you have any questions about the scheme, please email financialassistance@kent-music.com.
If you need help with your application, please email customerservices@kent-music.com or give us a call on 01622 691212 and select option 1.
Our music teachers
Want to find out more about who your teacher might be? Meet them all at the button below.
All Kent Music teachers undergo a rigorous recruitment process, including enhanced DBS checks, annual safeguarding training, and regular CPD (Continuing Professional Development).
Need More Information on Music Lessons?
If you have any questions not covered on this page, please get in touch with this form.
Please note, this is not an application form.
You can apply for lessons here or at the box above.