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 2027 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.

Membership: Membership to our school starts from $120/year for orchestra and band students. (Second family member to Orchestra/Band $95/year.)

Class Timetables

2027 Membership Subscriptions

Group Lessons for level 1.

  • All Instruments – Beginners only.
  • Level 1 – Membership $450/year
  • Group lessons 4-6 students, 45 minutes
  • Helping Hand Scholarships

Group Lessons for Levels 2-5

  • All Instruments
  • Level 2 – $500/year, Level 3-5 – $550/year.
  • Group lessons 4-5 students, 45 minutes
  • All Level 2-5 students String and Wind students attend a Band or Orchestra on Saturday mornings.

Individual Lessons for advancing students

  • Advanced Trio Tuition 45 minutes: $650/student
  • Advanced Paired Tuition 45 minutes: $975/student
  • 30 minutes: $1325/year
  • 45 minutes: $1950/year
  • 60 minutes: $2580/year

NOTE: There is a surcharge for paired or individual lessons with Senior Tutors. Please enquire at enrolment.

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
  • Helping Hand Scholarships

ABRSM Music Theory

  • ABRSM Theory tuition for all students who plan to sit ABRSM practical or performance exams in the future.
  • Membership $450/year
  • Group size 4-6 students
  • Students following ABRSM Practical or Performance examinations Grades 6-8 must achieve Grade five theory before they can enter the exam, so consider adding this class to your timetable.