Our Creche is a brilliant resource for music centre members. The crèche is there to:

• Provide a safe space for children of any age whilst parents and family members attend classes.
• The crèche staff can also drop off or collect children at different classes by arrangement.

In order to use the crèche, families will need to:

• Register with crèche staff.
• Agree drop off and collection times
• Ensure a parent or guardian is in the building and contactable by mobile phone at all times.

The crèche will provide:

• A safe and creative environment with toys, art and craft materials, snacks and drinks.
• A team of trained, DBS checked staff, experienced in working with children of all ages.

The crèche operates on a pay what you feel basis. The music centre invests in the crèche because we want to do as much as we can to help families access music, regardless of income. If families are able to contribute, a suggested donation of £3 p/hour to help towards running costs is appreciated.

The vast majority of music lessons at Horsforth Music Centre are delivered as group lessons. We believe this gives our members the best value and the best experience. Our teachers are vastly skilled musicians and teachers and are able over the course of the year to develop all students within their classes. We encourage individuals and families to measure their success not just by the difficulty or standard of music studied but also in their ability to listen to and play music with others. We believe that in performing and sharing music with others, it comes alive. Our concerts and recitals throughout the year are great ways of providing a focus for the year.

Your music lesson, usually of 40 minutes is an important time. We make every effort to ensure lessons start on time in good, working environments. Thank you in advance for being there on time with the required equipment. At the end of the lesson all students should know what needs to be done at home to practice. If you are not sure, please ask. Establishing a regular practice routine at home is one of the most important things you can do to ensure progression and development.

If you have any concerns at all about teaching and progression please share these with your teachers and with staff at the front desk. We have a great deal of experience in helping resolve small issues and, more importantly, we love it when members share their successes, triumphs as well as tribulations with us. We can’t help if members don’t talk to us. So if you or your child are struggling or lacking motivation please let us know. Often a conversation can help remind us that these obstacles are usually very temporary and everybody goes through them.

Our lessons are generally split into beginner or 2^nd / 3^rd year. Please note these terms are used just a as a guide. It may be that in your second year of playing a beginner class is still the best place for you or your child. Our teachers are skilled in making sure you are in the right class and our team of teaching assistants are here to make sure our members get the right amount of attention, at the right level, to ensure progress.

It is also recommended that members look to supplement their instrumental learning by joining an ensemble or enrichment class. These classes are hugely enjoyable and without doubt hugely beneficial to timekeeping, intonation and a whole host of other important musical skills. Ask your teacher and look on the timetable for all the pink classes.

Lastly, we are always looking for ways to improve at the centre. Anything we can do to help make your morning or your musical journey more rewarding and enjoyable please talk to us.

Saturdays (in term time only) at Horsforth School, 9am – 1pm

At Horsforth Music Centre, our goal is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy making music.

We offer almost a hundred different activities, including music for pre-schoolers, tuition for all ages in most instruments (guitar, piano, steel pans, strings, brass, woodwind and more), to full concert bands and orchestras, choirs, music theory, jazz, rock and salsa. We’re confident that whatever your interest, age or level of ability, there will be something for you at Horsforth Music Centre.

We have a shop on site for instrument supplies, and our café is open all morning for drinks and snacks between lessons.

New Classes for 2025-26

Music Technology: an introductory course for ages 13-adult, covering recording and mixing audio with access to professional studio equipment

SEND Music: an inclusive music group for SEND children aged 5-12

For more information on either of these, please contact us.

Click here to see our brochure with more details on what we offer.

Donate to Horsforth Music Centre

Any donations to our fundraising account make a huge difference to us. The fund is used to purchase equipment and music, helps to subside fees for pupils on low incomes, and generally supports the work of the Music Centre. To donate, please use the following link: https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q0MB87YY

Enrolments

Click here to Enrol for 2025-26

Timetables for 2025/26

Please click here to see our timetable for 2025/26

Term dates 2025/26

Click here to see our term dates 2025/26

Other info

Please click here to see a floor plan of Horsforth Music Centre.

We are always looking for volunteers to assist in the Snack Bar and generally help out around the centre – if you would like to get involved, please contact us.

Contact

For more information please contact the Head of Centre, Mark Sturdy:

Telephone: 07545 603953
Email: horsforth.music.centre@leeds.gov.uk

You can also find out more on our social media accounts:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorsforthMusicCentre
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horsforthmusic/

Horsforth School
Lee Lane East
Horsforth
Leeds
LS18 5RF