Our fees are paid monthly, with four equal payments covering each term. Our aim is simple: no child or young person should miss out on music because their family is experiencing financial pressure.
Current fees
Ensemble membership
First Access
£25 per month£100 per term. Includes beginner sessions such as First Ukuleles, First Strings, First Theory and First Keyboards.
Ensemble membership
Full membership
£26 per month£104 per term. Join any eligible ensemble, including York Youth Orchestra, and attend as many suitable sessions as you wish.
Individual tuition
15-minute lesson
£27 per month£108 per term. Instrumental and vocal tuition is available across a wide range of disciplines.
Individual tuition
30-minute lesson
£54 per month£216 per term. A longer weekly lesson for learners who need additional time and depth.
Instrument hire
Affordable instruments
£5.50–£12 per monthAvailable to all students, not only Music Centre members. Collection and return is from Millthorpe School. Free hire is provided to schools where we deliver Whole Class Ensemble Tuition.
Fees shown are the current published rates. Payments are normally collected monthly in advance through SpeedAdmin by Direct Debit.
What support is available?
Means-tested bursaries may contribute towards ensemble membership, tuition and instrument hire. Families receiving Working Tax Credit or Universal Credit may be eligible for a 30% reduction. The precise support available depends on current criteria and the funding available at the time of application.
Support may be funded through the North Yorkshire and York Music Hub and the Friends of York Music Centre. We will always explain clearly what is available before you commit to an activity.
How to apply
- 1Choose an activity
Browse the available lessons and ensembles in SpeedAdmin.
- 2Request support
Complete the bursary information as part of the enrolment process.
- 3We will contact you
Our team will confirm the support available and answer any questions in confidence.
Not sure whether you qualify?
Please still contact us. Circumstances differ, and we may be able to identify another source of help or a lower-cost route into music.