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
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| Lesson type | Cost per lesson | Termly cost (based on 11 lessons) |
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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.
Summer 24 last teaching dates / autumn 24 first teaching date
| FIRST NAME |
SURNAME |
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Last Date
Summer 24 |
First Date
Autumn 24 |
| Emma |
Abrams |
Violin |
18th July 2024 |
7th September 2024 |
| Helen |
Austin |
Bassoon |
18th July 2024 |
12th September 2024 |
| Harriet |
Baker |
Woodwind |
18th July 2024 |
10th September 2024 |
| Alison |
Brown |
Violin |
2nd July 2024 |
12th September 2024 |
| Terry |
Cook |
Guitar |
8th July 2024 |
9th September 2024 |
| James |
Day |
Individual |
5th July 2024 |
9th September 2024 |
| Robert |
Day |
Piano |
10th July 2024 |
|
| Ertan |
Dereli |
Piano |
17th July 2024 |
7th September 2024 |
| Elly |
Dobson |
Cello |
8th July 2024 |
9th September 2024 |
| Rachel |
Haynes |
Woodwind |
18th July 2024 |
12th September 2024 |
| Mark |
Heaney |
Drums |
12th July 2024 |
11th September 2024 |
| Hilary |
Ingram |
Voice |
10th July 2024 |
11th September 2024 |
| John |
Lavelle |
Brass |
8th July 2024 |
9th September 2024 |
| Richard |
Le May |
Piano - weekdays |
4th July 2024 |
16th September 2024 |
| Saturdays |
13th July 2024 |
7th September 2024 |
| Emma |
Lopez |
Guitar |
4th July 2024 |
12th September 2024 |
| Phil |
Marriott |
Drums |
17th July 2024 |
16th September 2024 |
| Gabe |
Nacu |
Guitar |
8th July 2024 |
9th September 2024 |
| Adrian |
Oldland |
Piano |
11th July |
10th September 2024 |
| Molly |
Oldland |
Cello/Piano |
11th July |
10th September 2024 |
| Beverley |
Preece |
Piano |
6th July 2024 |
7th September 2024 |
| Georgina |
Reid |
Violin |
8th July 2024 |
9th September 2024 |
| Allan |
Robinson |
Brass |
9th July 2024 |
9th September 2024 |
| Caroline |
Tye |
Clarinet |
16th July 2024 |
10th September 2024 |
| Tim |
Welch |
Brass |
3rd July 2024 |
11th September 2024 |
| Yanessa |
Welch |
Piano |
3rd July 2024 |
14th September 2024 |
| Paul |
Woodin |
Woodwind |
8th July 2024 |
9th September 2024 |
| Ros |
Woodin |
Violin |
4th July 2024 |
11th September 2024 |
| Ensembles |
| Saturday Morning Music School |
|
6th July 2024 |
7th September 2024 |
| Guitar Ensemble |
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9th September 2024 |
| NH&S Youth Orchestra |
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1st July 2024 |
16th September 2024 |
| NH&S Jazz Band |
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30th June 2024 |
17th September 2024 |
| Theory |
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5th July 2024 |
13th September 2024 |
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