Mid Herts Centre for Music and Arts (Hatfield) Music lessons and prices Discover our different lesson types, the cost and sign up. Parent area – log in Groups and ensembles Playing music with other people is a fantastic way to improve. Term dates, schedules and events Check out what's on and when we are open. Find us and contact us Explore our centre from the inside with a virtual tour. Why study here? Find out the benefits of playing a musical instrument with us.
Unlock your musical potential throughout the academic year, after school, and in the evenings with tuition in: Piano and keyboard Strings: violin, viola (including Suzuki Method), cello and double bass Brass: cornet, trumpet, tenor horn, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba Woodwind: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, recorder Guitar: classical and electric Percussion: drum kit, orchestral percussion and steel pans Singing. Information: Need to hire an instrument? For £30 per term, pupils can borrow from our wide range (subject to availability). Read more and apply online via the Access to instruments scheme. Trial lessons We offer 20-minute trial lessons at Mid Herts Centre. For details including pricing read our trial lessons terms and conditions. To make an enquiry about teacher/instrument availablity or to book a trial lesson contact us.
Groups and ensembles We welcome students of all levels to join our music groups and ensembles. They're a great way to improve skill, build confidence and experience the thrill of performing with others. Your options: from £62 per term - get access to one ensemble of your choice. £112 per term - unlimited access to ensembles in all of our music centres with ensemble membership. More about ensemble membership and how to join Find ensembles in Mid Herts Hatfield and across Hertfordshire
Term dates, schedules and events Autumn term 2025 Half term holiday: 27 October 2025 – 31 October 2025 Christmas holiday: 22 December 2025 – 2 January 2026 Spring term 2026 Half term holiday: 16 February 2026 – 20 February 2026 Easter holiday: 30 March 2026 – 10 April 2026 Summer term 2026 Half term holiday: 25 May 2026 – 29 May 2026 Summer holiday: 24 July 2026 – 31 August 2026 Printable version of term dates 2025-26 (PDF 33KB) Events timetable Autumn termDateTime Performance Platform 11/11/25 6pm Percussion Day 20/11/25 9.30am-2.30pm Wind Band Concert 04/12/25 7pm Saturday Ensembles Junior Concert 06/12/25 10.30am Steelband Concert 08/12/25 6.30pm Saturday Ensembles Senior Concert 13/12/25 11am Spring termDateTime Chamber Concert 07/03/26 10am Performance Platform (Mid + SHMC) 14/03/26 1.15pm Group Workshop - Wind Bands & flutes 19/03/26 5.30pm-8pm Summer termDateTime Chamber Concert 02/05/26 10am Wind Band Concert 07/05/26 7pm Saturday Ensembles Senior Concert 09/05/26 11am String Day 19/05/26 9.30am Wind Band Day 20/05/26 9.30am End of term festival - come and try day 04/07/26 10am-1pm
Why study music here? We offer: excellent musical tuition highly experienced music teachers who are enthusiastic, professional musicians - all staff are DBS checked and undergo a rigorous selection process a safe and welcoming atmosphere an environment that cultivates a sense of belonging termly concerts students for parents, carers and the community to enjoy ABRSM & Trinity exam preparation.
Find us and contact us Birchwood AvenueHatfieldAL10 0PSFind on a map Get in touch during open hours: Phone: 01707 270025 Email: midhertsmusicenquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk Term-time hours Monday 2.30pm - 7pm Tuesday - Thursday 9am - 7pm Friday 10am - 7pm Saturdays: 9am - 1pm Drop-off and pick-up info We have a foyer with tables and chairs where parents and carers are welcome to wait while lessons take place. If you are not waiting on site, please arrive promptly to pickup your children from the foyer of the music centre. Centre staff Regional Manager: Tansy Agnew Regional Business & Admin Manager: Oliver Milne Regional Development Lead: Andrea Lee Reception Administrators: Elizabeth Power, Kassandra Painter & Rowan Watts