Individual Music Lessons

Instrumental and vocal teaching is accessible to all students in Year 7-13. Lessons can be arranged on a variety of instruments. 

We offer tuition on the following instruments and voices:

Lessons are taught by a group of talented professional musicians and teachers to work in partnership with us and are committed to raising the profile of music here at Hatcham College. 

How to apply for music lessons

Lessons are available from the start of each term. If your son/daughter wishes to start lessons next term please complete the form below. If there is space for your son/daughter to begin lessons you will then be contacted regarding your application and a payment will be requested if applicable. 

Please ensure that you have read through the information below in our frequently asked questions, regarding payment for lessons and also our terms and conditions. 

If there is spaces available on the music teacher's timetable, your child will start lessons the following term. 

Frequently Asked questions - music lessons

When do lessons take place?

Lessons take place during the normal school day (8.30am until 3.05pm) although some teachers start their day at 8am and some finish at 5pm. Students will be timetabled so that minimal disruption is caused to their normal school timetable. Lesson times normally rotate each week and in most circumstances you will not miss part of the same school lesson more than twice during the same half-term.

Timetables are emailed out to parents and students and a copy of the timetable will also be on a display in the music corridor on both sites. All lessons take place within the music department.

How much do lessons cost?

A 30 minute one-to-one lesson costs £20. There are 30 lessons taught across the academic year.

How is it paid for?

Payment is required every term in advance via ParentPay.

In order to make payment, please log in your child ParentPay account. Please email our admin team on hahadminsupport@habstrustsouth.org.uk for any question regarding your access to your ParentPay account.

• £240 Autumn Term (September – December) – due 1st October 2023
• £200 Spring Term (January – March) – due 1st January 2024
• £160 Summer Term (April – July) – due 1st April 2024

As all our instrumental teachers take on various freelance work and performances there is a level of flexibility when it comes to their teaching work. We endeavour to make sure that all students receive 30 lessons across the year but if for any reason your child does not receive this number of lessons by the end of the academic year then this would of course be refunded to you.

Does anyone receive free music tuition?

Some students are eligible for free music lessons on one instrument:

• Music Placeholders in Year 7-9
• Students studying GCSE or A Level Music
• Pupil Premium students

Should a student not meet the attendance or behaviour requirements during any one term the school reserves the right to withdraw lessons until further notice.

What if I do not have my own instrument?

Hatcham own a large number of instruments that are available for loan to students who are taking lessons. Please ask us for more details on the availability of specific instruments. Loan periods may need to be capped to allow more students to start particular instruments. You might like to buy your own instrument or get an instrument on loan from a separate company. If in doubt, ask the instrumental teacher first, who will be able to give buying advice.

Instrumental staff contact list

Brass

Miss Sian Collins 

Mr Ben Day  

Guitar/Bass Guitar

Mr Arthur Bently

Mr Williams-Silvera (Bass Guitar)

Mr Mihail Majetic 

Piano

Mr John Human

Miss Danielle Hartley (September 2022 onwards)

Percussion

Mr David Holmes 

Woodwind

Mr Leslie Jones (Clarinet and Saxophone) 

Ms Kim Reilly (Flute) 

Strings

Ms Steph McVey (Violin)

Mr Peter Poole (Violin)

Mrs Marianne Rist (Cello)

Vocals

Mr Tom Stoddart 

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions for Instrumental and Vocal Tuition

1. Full payment is required every term in advance via ParentPay.
2. Payment constitutes an agreement to proceed with lessons for the term. No refunds will be given.
3. Late applications will be accepted subject to tutor availability.
4. If a student is unable to attend their timetabled lesson for a legitimate reason and with a minimum notice period of at least 24 hours’ notice being given to the teacher/music department (preferably by email), the lesson will be rescheduled.
5. In the event that a tutor is unavailable for a lesson the lesson will automatically be rescheduled as close to the original date as possible.
6. Students are expected to attend all timetabled lessons. Absences without at least 24 hours’ notification may be report to parents/carers via email. Regular absence where the student is in school and does not give at least 24 hours’ notification may result in lessons being stopped.
7. Students are expected to attend all lessons with suitable equipment and music.

If a student wishes to stop instrumental/vocal lessons 6 weeks’ notice should be given via email – a.dottridge@habstrustsouth.org.uk.