HSM Membership

We offer a wide range of musical tuition at Howick School of Music. Please see below for all instruments taught and lesson timings.

Membership of our Society

Our school is a not-for-profit society. By enrolling at HSM, you consent to become a member and adhere to rules of membership. Please download our constitution to see our rules. PLEASE NOTE that tuition is for a full year only. Enrolled students are required to commit to the full year of tuition, HSM Concerts and Recitals.

Membership should be paid in full at enrolment or by the 1st February 2026 or at an agreed upon date if a written arrangement has been made at enrolment.  Your membership subscription contributes to the annual running costs of HSM.

Membership Levy: All members contribute to our membership levies for our Scholarship fund and our Instrument fund. The membership levy is an annual charge of $50 per family.

Instrument Lessons Offered at HSM

Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Harp
Flute
Clarinet
Oboe
Saxophone
Bassoon
Trumpet
Trombone
French Horn
Low Brass
Recorder
Ukulele
Percussion
Drum-kit
Music for 5-6 Year-olds
Guitar
Piano Keyboard
Pianoforte
ABRSM Music Theory
Percussion

Class Timetable

Saturday timings: 45 minute sessions on Saturday morning – 8.45am, 9.30am, 10.35am, 11.20am, 12.05pm. From 12.05pm individual lesson times may be 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Group lessons are held before or after the respective orchestra or band. Please see Orchestra and Band timings.

Tuesday timings: from 4pm to 8.30pm

2026 Membership Subscriptions

Levels 1-2

  • All Instruments
  • Membership $450/year
  • Group lessons 45 minutes
  • Group size 4-6 students
  • Saturday or Tuesday classes

Levels 3-5

  • All Instruments
  • Membership $550/year
  • Group lessons 45 minutes
  • Group size 3-5 students
  • Saturday or Tuesday classes
  • Level 5 available for Violin only.

Individual

  • For advancing students
  • 30 minutes: $1280/year
  • 45 minutes: $1915/year
  • 60 minutes: $2530/year
  • Advanced Paired Tuition 45 minutes: $970/student
  • 30 and 60 minute lessons may not be available Saturday mornings.
  • There will be a surcharge for lessons with Senior Tutors.

Introductory Programmes

  • Music for 5-6 Year olds: Music Jam and DoReMi Music (three levels)
  • Membership $450/year
  • Group lessons 45 minutes
  • Average Group size 6 students

ABRSM Music Theory

  • ABRSM Theory tuition for students working towards grade five theory
  • Membership $450/year
  • Group size 4-6 students
  • Students following ABRSM Practical or Performance examinations Grades 6-8 must achieve Grade five theory first.