Kent Music

Good morning from some of the Folkestone Voice Explorers (and friends) 👋 How are you making this first weekend of spring a musical one?🌱

Our Junior Come and Sing day this Easter is coming up on 15 April! A fun day of singing for young people aged 8–13, with warm-ups, new songs and an informal performance at the end. 📍 Rochester 💷 £16 Apply here: kent-music.com/courses/junior…

🎹 We’re recruiting Piano Teachers. 📍 Dartford, Gravesham & Maidstone 📍 Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling & Tunbridge Wells Permanent from Sept 2026 0.4 FTE (11.5 hrs/week) High demand + waiting lists Travel + CPD included Closes 20 March: kent-music.com/about-us/join-…

This week is #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek 🎉 Our community includes neurodivergent young musicians, tutors, staff and partners — and music is richer for it. Different brains. Brilliant music. @NCWeek

💜👏Let's hear it for the musical mums and mum figures of all kinds! The ones who: drove you to rehearsals heard the same piece 50+ times reminded you to practise ...and still clapped like it was the first time How are you thanking them today?

🎺Big sound! Lots of players! Shiny instruments! Our Wind Band course at KMSS brings woodwind, brass and percussion players together for six days of rehearsals and performance. A great next step for musicians Grade 2+! Find out more: kent-music.com/courses/wind-b…

🎸 We’re recruiting Guitar Teachers! 📍 Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling, Tunbridge Wells (Guitar / Multi-instrumentalist – band leadership) 📍 Ashford, Swale, Folkestone & Hythe (Guitar + whole-class ukulele) Closes 20 March: kent-music.com/about-us/join-…

🎺Ever tried jazz? Maidstone Junior Jazz Band is a friendly Friday evening group for young musicians aged 8–16 (Grades 1–3) who want to explore improvising, new styles and playing together as a band. Led by Niall Oates. Find out more: kent-music.com/groups/maidsto…

🎤 Easter holiday singing day! Our Junior Come and Sing course is perfect for young singers aged 8–13. No experience needed, just a day of songs, warm ups and singing together. 📍 Rochester 📅 15 April | 10.00–3.30 💷 £16 Applications close 14 April: kent-music.com/courses/junior…

Voice teachers 👀🎤 We’re hiring in: Dartford, Gravesham, Maidstone & Sheppey Canterbury, Dover & Thanet Permanent roles from September 0.4 FTE Teaching, leading choirs, supporting singing events Travel covered, strong CPD support Apply here: kent-music.com/about-us/join-…

Every musician remembers their first time playing in a group 🎶 Music Explorers is... ✔️ Multi-instrument group ✔️ Build confidence & teamwork ✔️ Relaxed concert for family & friends 📍 Benenden School 📅 weekend of 11–12 July Find out more: kent-music.com/courses/music-…

Last week, Nearly 350 pupils came together for our Ashford Primary Singing Day 🎶 A full workshop day led by Daniel Moulton & Kirsten Ellington, hosted by Highworth Grammar School. From warm-ups to Sir Duke, the sound was incredible! We’re proud to run this annual event again.

🎻 We’re recruiting Violin/Viola Teachers. 📍 Sevenoaks, Tonbridge & Malling, Tunbridge Wells 📍 Canterbury, Dover & Thanet Permanent from Sept 2026 0.4 FTE (11.5 hrs/week) Schools + Music Centres + ensembles CPD + travel covered Closes 20 March: kent-music.com/about-us/join-…

🎤 New group at Folkestone Music Centre! Folkestone Voice Explorers is a creative group for ages 8–13 exploring rhythm, harmony, improvisation & song writing in a fun, supportive space. Welcoming and challenging ✔️ First half term free for new members! kent-music.com/groups/folkest…

Final O1 behind-the-scenes video, this time; rhythm section 🥁🎥 Jams, interviews, musical debates and a bit of chaos… exactly what happens when young musicians take control of the camera. We loved this learner voice pilot & can’t wait to explore more like it. Enjoy! 👀

Music + dance + creativity ✨ We loved partnering with Jasnin Vardimon Company and local schools on a Pinocchio-inspired project earlier this year 💃 composing, choreographing and performing together in one day! 🎥 Watch the full performance: youtu.be/V02aU0OxtXk?si…

#MusicJob Kent Music @KentMusic is seeking Music Teachers. buff.ly/cDZgpDd

Half term may be over… but the O1 BTS content continues 🎻🎥 This time the strings section became Roving Reporters, interviewing fellow musicians and tutors about life at Orchestra ONE. Press play to see what they uncovered 👀 What’s been your favourite O1 moment so far?

Who’s excited about ukuleles? Us. Very much us 🎶😄 West Kent Ukuleles group starts after Easter in Sevenoaks, perfect for beginner players aged 8–14 who want to build confidence, play together & have fun! Join here: kent-music.com/groups/west-ke…

🗺️No two young musicians start in the same place, so our courses don't expect them to either! Summer School courses cover a range of ages and experience levels. First ensembles to advanced groups, and plenty in between. Find your route and get stuck in: kent-music.com/courses/summer…