Join in our Band Practice Club
Twice a month we hold Band Practice where anyone can come along and join in to learn songs together. Open to all levels, these are incredible fun sessions. See our events page for details and dates.
Welcome to Folkestone First Timers
Creating Community
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Discover Your Creativity
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Make Friends
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Sharing music with others
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Build Self-Confidence
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Have Fun
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Creating Community + Discover Your Creativity + Make Friends + Sharing music with others + Build Self-Confidence + Have Fun +
We are a community programme that brings people together through learning music. We run workshops in drums, guitar, keyboards/piano, bass guitar and singing. Aimed at beginners or people returning to music after a long break, you do not need any music experience to join our programme.
Our workshops and community is open all regardless of gender, sexual orientation, visible/invisible disability, financial status or musical ‘ability’ - we believe everyone should have access to music, feel a sense of community and have a good network of friends.
Come along and join in!
Attend a Workshop
Practice with others
Attend an event
Work with Community
More Than Music
It’s about connecting with your community, & people from all walks of life, finding your creativity, making new friends and having fun.
It’s about living a life with good mental health and a wide social network.
What people are saying about us
“I can't believe how I found the courage to perform in front of an audience. Wow
Wow Wow, thank you First Timers we love you, keep up the good work."
Participant Survey Dec 2023“Stepping out of my comfort zone to help people step out of theirs and feel that they’ve achieved something they’ve always wanted to do was extremely rewarding.”
Tutor feedback"It’s a wonderful community with a great vibe. "
Participant Survey Dec 2023“Everyone was so welcoming and encouraging”
Participant Survey Dec 202350% of people said it improved their mental health
Participant Survey Dec 202375% people said it helped them make new friends
Participant Survey Dec 2023"Being able to have a go as a beginner in a safe space "
Participant Survey Dec 2023“I love Folkestone First Timers and have found new mates to play. Thank you”
Participant Survey Dec 2023