Frequently Asked Questions

In the event of a tutor absence, we aim to provide a substitute tutor or reschedule the missed lesson. If neither of these options are viable, the lesson will be credited. Any lessons missed through no fault of HCM will be forfeited.

All of our tutors at HCM are experienced in teaching exam syllabi from the well established exam boards; ABRSM, Trinity London and RSL. In addition to teaching from these exam syllabi, we are happy to take care of the exam booking for you or guide you through the process. We are also proud to be an exam centre for Trinity London and RSL, which means you can take your exam in a familiar and comfortable setting. 

Please get in touch by filling out an form, emailing us on learn@h-c-m.co.uk or calling on 01920 460646, and our friendly admin team will be happy to help!

Lessons are charged for in advance on a termly basis, however we are happy to offer a paid trial lesson before committing to the term. Terms run in conjunction with school terms and therefore vary in length between 11 – 15 weeks.
Students are able to enrol at any point in the term and will only be charged for the remaining lessons of that term.
Payment is accepted in the form of card payments, as well as by bank transfer.

Every lesson with HCM is tailored to the individual and we appreciate everyone has different goals in mind. There is no requirement to sit exams or study from exam material – however if you change your mind, we will always be flexible!

Lessons take place on a weekly basis and run in conjunction with school terms. 

This means no lessons take place during school holidays, including half term breaks. 

As we are located on Ware High Street, we do not have on-site parking, however there is a pay-and-display car park very close by called ‘Baldock Street Carpark’.

We have a premises in Ware at 31 Baldock Street with a number of studios, for lessons available outside of school hours. 

We also offer a ‘music in schools’ service at a selection of primary and secondary schools in the Hertfordshire area.

Lessons at HCM Music Academy take place on Monday – Thursdays from 3pm – 9pm and Saturdays from 8.30am – 4.30pm.

Lessons at primary and secondary schools take place throughout the school day.

 

Lesson durations vary based on lesson type and location.

HCM Music Academy  

Group lessons are offered at a duration of 30 minutes

One to one lessons are offered for durations of 30 minutes, 45 minutes and 60 minutes.

Primary Schools

One to one lessons are offered for durations of 20 minutes and 30 minutes. 

Secondary Schools

One to one lessons are offered at a duration of 30 minutes.

At HCM, we offer tuition in:

• Piano
• Acoustic Guitar
• Electric Guitar
• Bass Guitar
• Drums
• Singing
• Violin
• Saxophone
• Music Production
• Music Theory