The award winning
music hub for Newham
All prices are effective and accurate as of 1 September 2024.
Lesson prices:
The following fees are paid termly. Each term includes 10 weekly sessions.
Group Lessons (max. 4 pupils) – 30 Minutes – £60 per pupil
Shared Lessons (2 pupils) – 30 Minutes – £100 per pupil
Individual Lessons – 20 Minutes – £130
Individual Lessons – 30 Minutes – £195
Music Theory (beginner/advanced) – £42
Note: Group lessons are not available for Drum Kit or Piano
Termly Ensemble Registration:
Ensemble membership will now be a flat rate of £30 per term and gives pupils access to as many ensembles as they’d like to join!
Please note these prices refer to learners aged under 18.
If you’re going to improve as a musician, you’ll need an instrument to practise on – and you’ll need to practise!
(We recommend practising for 20 minutes every day – more if you can!)
Buying an instrument can be a big investment, but hiring is an affordable option.
We can hire out most instruments, though there are a few that we don’t. If you need or want to buy an instrument, talk to your teacher first! Your teacher will have loads of experience as to what’s available, and plenty of tips on what to look out for.
We don’t hire out…
- pianos/keyboards – If you’re taking piano lessons, you’ll need to have access to a piano or a good quality keyboard.
- saxophones – We do hire these out, but stocks are very limited – check with us before you buy.
How much does hiring an instrument cost?
Hire is just £20 a term, a great and inexpensive way to try before you buy!
If you have any questions about instrument hire you can call or email the office at any time, or ask your child’s music teacher if they are already having lessons.
Is there anywhere in Newham to buy instruments?
Unfortunately not. There are some really good online companies such as:
But do check with your teacher before you buy. The cheapest instrument might not be suitable (or it might be more difficult to play) and the most expensive might not be good value!
There’s no substitute for trying out the instrument first, though. If you can get into the centre of London there are loads of good shops with helpful staff. Ask your teacher for suggestions for your instrument.
Are there any schemes that can help with buying an instrument?
Yes! Arts Council England run a scheme in some music shops called Take it Away. They offer an interest free loan on buying an instrument from a music shop. Click here to visit their website to see how it works and what shops are involved in the scheme.
A 10% discount is available for siblings who are taking Individual Lessons.
BACS Standing Order or pay via Newham Music website.
We never want cost to be a barrier to a child who wants to learn music.
A 50% discount for Individual Lessons is available to children whose parent or carer is in receipt of the following benefits:
● Universal Credit (provided you have an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400, as assessed by earnings from up to three of your most recent assessment periods)
● Income Support
● Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
● Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
● Support from NASS under part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
● The guarantee element of Pension Credit
● Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
● Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
NM will complete a manual check to determine eligibility. Parents/Carers will need to evidence that they are in receipt of the benefit by providing their benefit award letter for the current period. Parents/Carers who are self-employed will additionally need to provide a copy of their company registration or tax return form; alongside their monthly net earnings showing they do not exceed the £7,400 threshold.
