Basildon Bands! Community Music Centre

Are you the 21st Century answer to Yazoo, Depeche Mode or Alison Moyet? Join Basildon Bands!

Who is this for?

Everyone has to start somewhere: the centre will focus on developing band instruments and putting bands together. If you are interested in Guitar, Drums, Vocals or Keyboard, this is the place for you!

We will be running session for students in group lessons for KS2 and KS3-4 in Guitar, Drums, Keyboard and Vocals as well as running bands to give students the chance to practise their new skills.

Regular sessions will take place at De La Salle school, but are open to students from across Basildon and nearby areas. We welcome students aged 7 – 18.

What is on offer?

The sessions run from 3.45 to 5.45pm, with the following options available:

• 30-minute group lesson in your instrument (either guitar, drums, keyboard or vocals) (£67.50 for 10 weeks)
• 30-minute band rehearsal (£67.50 for 10 weeks)
• Limited individual instrumental lessons are available

Discounts available

• Free for students in a Basildon secondary school who are Free School Meals.
• Free for students who are having lessons with the Music Service, are in receipt of our Financial Assistance and are not an instrumental beginner (this is for the second hour from 4.45 to 5.45pm).

Masterclasses and Performances

• Week 5 of each term will see the groups come together for a masterclass at the Towngate Theatre
• Week 10 we will again go the Towngate for one of our open mic night Spotlight Sessions to showcase all that has been learnt.