Skip to content

Welcome to North Herts Music School

We are a centre for all things musical in Hitchin and the surrounding areas; and are part of the wider North Herts and Stevenage region. Here you will find all the information you need about learning a musical instrument and joining an ensemble at North Herts Music School.

Young people can begin and continue their musical journey in any discipline with us.

Take a look below, for information on how to register for our individual lessons and ensembles or to find an ensemble to suit your needs.

Individual lessons - what we offer

We offer individual music lessons across a range of instruments:

  • Piano
  • Brass: cornet, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba
  • Classical and electric guitars
  • Drums and tuned percussion
  • Singing
  • Strings: violin, viola, cello and double bass
  • Woodwind: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone and bassoon

If you are due to be starting lessons soon, we recommend sourcing an instrument. Herts Music Service is now accepting applications for our updated instrument hire scheme:

Access to Instruments enables us to make music more accessible, affordable, and inclusive. For £28 per term any resident of Hertfordshire, or those engaged with musical activity within Hertfordshire, can access the wide selection of instruments that HMS has to offer. Instruments are subject to availability, and we suggest applying ahead of your lesson date to secure an instrument. Head to Access to instruments (hertsmusicservice.org.uk) for details.

For more information, contact our Instrument Team at HMSInstruments@hertfordshire.gov.uk.

Individual lesson costs
 
Lesson type Cost per lesson Termly cost (based on 11 lessons)

Individual 20 minute

£16.64

 £183.04

Individual 30 minute

£24.96

 £274.56
  
Sign up for music lessons

Terms and conditions

If your circumstances change and you want to withdraw from lessons, please let us know by filling in the lessons withdraw form. This needs to be completed by the dates specified in section 11, of our terms and conditions, to avoid being charged a late notice administration fee.


Groups and ensembles

New for 2024/2025 - Community Steel Pans

Do you want to join our new Beginners Steelband?(this session is not included in the ensemble membership)

Make music, make new friends and try something different!

Come and join our Beginners Community Steelband at North Herts Music School

Minimum age 7 years (no max age!)

No previous musical experience necessary and all instruments provided

Places are limited

To register your interest in booking a place on our first course, please email: hitchinmusicenquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk

 

Don't forget........ Ensemble membership - for £109 per term your child can join as many ensembles as they want, in any centre.

Instrument families:

Not sure which family your instrument is in?

  • Brass: cornet, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba
  • Classical and electric guitars
  • Drums and tuned percussion
  • Singing
  • Strings: violin, viola, cello and double bass
  • Woodwind: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone and bassoon
North Herts Music School  teacher dates.
         
Spring Last & Summer First Teaching Dates
         
FIRST NAME SURNAME   Last Date First Date
Autumn 24 Spring 25
Emma Abrams Violin  16th December 6th January 
Helen Austin Bassoon 19th December 9th January 
Harriet  Baker Woodwind- Tuesday  10th December  7th January 
Wednesday  11th December
Friday  13th December 
Alison  Brown Violin- Monday 9th December  6th January 
Tuesday 3rd December 
Wednesday 4th December 
Terry  Cook Guitar  13th December  6th January 
James  Day Individual  13th December 6th January 
Ertan  Dereli Piano 5th December  6th January 
Elly  Dobson Cello Tuesday 10th December Monday 6th January 
Rachel  Haynes Woodwind 12th December  9th January 
Hilary  Ingram Voice 11th December   
John  Lavelle Brass 16th December  6th January 
Richard  Le May Piano - weekdays 12th December 9th Janaury 
Saturdays 14th December  4th January
Emma  Lopez Guitar  13th December  9th January 
Phil Marriott Drums 17th December 6th January 
Maddy McConnell- Smith Voice 12th December   8th January 
Gabe  Nacu Guitar 9th December  6th January 
Joe  Niesyto Guitar  16th December 6th January 
Adrian Oldland Piano  10th December  21st January 
Beverley  Preece Piano Tuesdays 3rd December
Thursdays 12th December
Saturdays 7th December		 Tuesdays 7th January
Thursdays 9th January
Saturdays 4th January 
Georgina Reid Violin 16th December 4th January 
Allan  Robinson Brass Monday 2nd December   
Caroline  Tye Clarinet 3rd December  7th January 
Tim  Welch Brass 11th December  7th January 
Yanessa Welch Piano 11th December  6th January 
Paul  Woodin Woodwind 16th December 6th January 
Ros Woodin Violin 18th December 8th January 
Ensembles
Saturday Morning Music School   7th December 4th January 
Guitar Ensemble   9th December  6th January 
NH&S Youth Orchestra   9th December  6th January 
NH&S Jazz Band   10th December  7th January 
Theory   13th December  10th January