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.
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
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Individual 20 minute
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£16.64
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£183.04
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Individual 30 minute
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£24.96
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£274.56
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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.