Established in 1991, Harrogate Music School has grown to offer the largest independent choice of instrument and vocal tuition available to students and their parents, in the Harrogate area
The fundamental aim behind Harrogate Music School is to provide high quality music tuition to everyone, regardless of their aims or ability.
Andy Kemp was one of the first teachers with the music school and since taking over has overseen it develop in size, flexibility and facilities . Andy studied Trombone and conducting at Leeds College of Music and performed all over the world before starting a career as a peripatetic instrumental teacher in Leeds. He taught GCSE, A Level and BTEC music at Harrogate Grammar School for 30 years and up until recently, led the formation of their Encore! instrumental and Lamda tuition provision.
Our team of teachers have studied music at university or music conservatoire and between them are performers in professional orchestras, jazz, function and pop music genres, as well as being dedicated teachers. They all hold advanced DBS certificates, undertake child safeguarding training, and work at a variety of local primary and secondary schools, including Harrogate Grammar School, Western Primary School, Birstwith Primary School, GSAL, Bradford Grammar School, Rossett Acre Primary School, Richmond House School and Oatlands Junior School.
Weekly, over 175 adults and children from all over Harrogate and its surrounding districts use us for their instrumental, vocal and music theory tuition. Ages of students currently range from 6 to 70.
We have a stock of instruments available for hire at cost-effective prices starting at £1 week. Ideal if you are not sure about making the financial commitment to purchase your own.
Lessons are usually scheduled to run for a school term (up to 13 weeks), but shorter ‘Taster’ sessions are available too.
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A wide range of instruments and skills for any age and ability
