The Thomas Hardye School is proud to offer private music lessons for voice and a comprehensive range of instruments for students who are passionate about music and eager to learn. Our talented and experienced team of visiting music teachers work with them one-on-one, providing personalised attention and instruction tailored to their needs and goals. Whether they are just starting out or already have a strong foundation in music, private lessons can help them improve their technique, develop their musical abilities, and unleash their creative potential. The music department has over twenty visiting specialist teachers who work within the Wessex MAT schools. Many of these specialist teachers are top-level professionals working with orchestras such as the Royal Opera House, the BBC Philharmonic and, more locally, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Approximately 200 lessons are taught per week across a range of instruments. Lessons are offered in:

Brass: cornet, euphonium, French horn, tenor horn, trombone, trumpet, tuba

Guitar: acoustic, bass, classical, electric, ukulele

Keyboard: jazz piano, keyboard, church organ, piano

Percussion: drum kit, orchestral percussion

Strings: cello, double bass, harp, viola, violin

Woodwind: bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, recorder, saxophone

Voice: classical, pop, musical theatre

For further details on pricing for group and individual lessons please visit www.music.wessex.ac/music-lessons.html

The school will offer financial support to those learning an instrument who receive Pupil Premium (PP) support. The school can loan some instruments as well as advise on hire options. Dorset Music Hub are also able to offer instrument hire at a competitive cost. Students can store the instruments they bring in safely within the music department as well as make use of our excellently equipped practice rooms.