Benslow Music

Music learning for life

Benslow Music creates music learning opportunities that empower people to grow, find joy and build connections.

  1. Courses

    Benslow Music provides inspirational music education for people at all levels of ability through residential and day courses.
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  2. Instrument Loan Scheme

    Our Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme lends over 800 high quality string and woodwind instruments to talented young musicians aged 7 – 25, so they can fulfil their potential and grow towards a career in music.
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Our Hitchin campus

From residential music courses to lending high quality instruments to talented young musicians, we want music education to be a positive and meaningful part of everyone's life, whatever their background, age or ability. We know that a life enriched by music brings adventure, fulfilment and self-discovery - it’s an endless opportunity for growth and connection.

Our Hitchin campus is an oasis of music experiences led by experts and set in stunning gardens and we promise there is a warm welcome waiting for you.

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Courses coming soon

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    The Lyrical Bass Clarinet

    Tutors: Helen Pierce
    Dive into the rich expression and lyricism of the bass clarinet in this innovative group course with Helen Pierce and Anton Clarke-Butler. Discover…
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    Winter Late Starter String Orchestra Day

    Tutors: Maria Prowse, Ros Woodin
    Experience the joy of making music with other string musicians in this one-day workshop designed to give you an introduction to playing as part of a…
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    Magic of the Melodeon

    Tutors: Hazel Askew, Lucy Huzzard
    Develop your melodeon playing by with this joyful exploration of Celtic, English, Scandinavian, and French Bal folk tunes with insights from expert…
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  1. Latest news

    Read the latest news from Benslow Music
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  2. Support us

    Learn more about how you can support us and keep Benslow Music as a place where people can live their musical lives well.
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  3. Hire or stay?

    From bespoke music gatherings from one to fifty people, to weddings, special occasions and meetings, our facilities provide the perfect backdrop
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Concerts coming soon

  1. Cancelled

    Lisa Nelsen, Julian Metzger & Michelle Santiago

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  2. ZAREKTrio

    Performers: ZAREKTrio
    ZAREKtrio explores the turbulent spirit of the 17th century - a time of great faith, upheaval, dissent and artistic defiance.
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  3. The Purcell School

    The talented young musicians at the Purcell School give an afternoon recital.
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  1. Our campus

    Planning your visit to Benslow Music? We’re easy to reach and have plenty of free on-site parking.
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    Join us

    If you regularly attend our music education courses, joining the Benslow Music membership community is a meaningful way to support our work.
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  3. About us

    Benslow Music is a charity. We create music learning opportunities that empower people to grow, find joy and build connections.
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