St Albans Music School 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 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 Suzuki: violin and cello. 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 St Albans Music School. 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 St Albans 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 18/11/25 6pm Wind band, flutarama, ukulele bandits & strings Concert 25/11/25 4.30pm Philomusica Concert 02/12/25 7pm Suzuki Concert 04/12/25 4.30pm Spring termDateTime Jazz Day 07/02/26 10am-4pm Performance Platform 10/03/26 6pm Joint Jazz Concert TBC TBC Group Workshop - Wind Bands & flutes 19/03/26 5.30pm-8pm Summer termDateTime Suzuki Concert 25/06/26 4.30pm Philomusica Concert 30/06/25 7pm Wind band, flutarama, ukulele bandits & strings Concert 08/07/26 4.30pm
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.
Find us and contact us Townsend SchoolHigh OaksSt AlbansAL3 6DRFind on a map Get in touch during term-time open hours: Phone: 01438 845299 Email: stalbansmusicenquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk Monday - Friday: 4pm - 8pm Drop-off and pick-up info There are no specific instructions. Contact us if you'd like to know more about visiting our music school. Centre staff Regional Manager: Tansy Agnew Regional Business & Admin Manager: Oliver Milne Regional Development Lead: Lindsay Campbell Reception Administrator: Kassandra Painter, Su Pattni & Rowan Watts