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INSTRUMENTAL / VOCAL LESSONS

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 Available

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 click here
The school will offer financial support to those learning an instrument who receive Pupil Premium (PP) support. PP students studying GCSE or A Level Music will get fully funded lessons. Students can store the instruments they bring in safely within the music department as well as make use of our excellently equipped practice rooms.

Our Visiting Music Teachers

David Ansell - Brass
Andy Grant - Guitar
​Rachel Greenwood - Violin
David Hackett - Drums
Chris Hill - Piano
Charlie Mason - Guitar

​Nikki Olson - Flute
Chris Page - Drums
Kevin Penfold - Brass
Kathie Prince - Voice, Clarinet
Holly Randall - Oboe

Heather Reed - Piano
Simon Rushbrook - Guitar
Sally Stell - Cello, Piano
Fredi Teale - Voice
​Jon Valender - Voice
Steve Wilson - Guitar
Johanna Wolff - Violin
​Anthea Wood - Bassoon
Oleg Zaremskyi - Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone
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