Your local centres for making music and connecting with others.
Kent Music’s Music Centres are vibrant, supportive hubs across Kent, offering a warm welcome to music lovers of all ages. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced musician, our centres provide fantastic opportunities to learn, play, and connect with others in the community.
Our centres offer a range of instrumental and vocal lessons, diverse and exciting music groups, and talented, supportive local teachers. We are committed to providing accessible and affordable music opportunities, encouraging exploration, collaboration, and performance. Join like-minded people of all backgrounds in our creative musical and social spaces.
Ashford Music Centre
Offering a wide range of lessons and ensembles for musicians of all ages it's a great opportunity to connect with the local music community.
Folkestone Music Centre
An inspiring local hub for all types of musicians, from beginners to advanced players, aged 8-19.
Gravesham Music Centre
An inspiring local hub designed with musicians in mind offering a diverse range of lessons and ensembles for musicians of all ages, backgrounds, and interests.
Maidstone Music Centre
Based in the heart of the community, MMC is one of the largest Music Centres in Kent designed for musicians of all ages, backgrounds, and interests.
Medway Towns Music Centre
A vibrant local music hub located in the heart of the community. As the largest music centre in Kent and Medway, we are proud to welcome over 200 members every week.
Sevenoaks Music Centre
The Sevenoaks Music Centre is an inspiring local hub, offering a range of instrumental lessons and ensembles for musicians of all ages, backgrounds, and interests.
Thanet Music Centre
An inspiring local music hub based in the heart of the community at St George’s, we offer a range of lessons and ensembles for musicians of all ages, backgrounds, and interests.
Tonbridge Music Centre
The Kent Music Tonbridge Music Centre campus is home to our advanced ensemble, the West Kent Youth Orchestra (WKYO).
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 and Conditions.
Join us now to make music and save!
FAQs
How do I join a Centre?
Whether you’ve decided to attend an ensemble or have lessons at your local centre, applying couldn’t be simpler!
First, select the centre that suits you best. From there you can apply for lessons and ensembles through the relevant buttons.
How much does it cost to join a 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:
Individual Lessons:
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
Small Group Lessons:
Lessons Price per student per lesson All instruments and voice 20 minutes in a group of 2 – £6.75
30 minutes in a group of 2 – £10.15
30 minutes in a group of 3 – £6.75
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.
Got a question about Music Centres?
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.