Putting you new skills into action

These Band Practice sessions are your opportunity to get together with other First Timers & Friends to play through some songs together. This is a great way to develop your music skills not only with your instrument (or voice) but also to develop skills in playing with others. It is an amazing experience.

Anyone can turn up on the day (no booking required). Tickets £5/£2 (unwaged)/Concessions available.

Hosted by the wonderful Ben Pinhorn this is open to all skill levels so even if you are a guitar/keyboard/bass one chord wonder, come along. Singers are very welcome.

The Music Workshop has lots of instruments available for your use including :-

Acoustic Drums
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Electric Bass
Guitar amps
Bass Amp
Piano
Microphones
PA

Each session will focus on specific songs - keep an eye out for our Social Media posts.

These sessions will cost the same as our workshops and are payable on the door -

• £5 regular price

• £2 Reduced Cost of Living price

Concessions are available for unwaged and those who have limited income. Cash please as this means all the money goes to cover our costs.

This is a no pressure environment so you only need to progress at your own speed.

Accessibility Details - The Music Workshop

We try to make sure all our venues are accessible with easy access and facilities for all members of our community. This venue is located on Cheriton Place with parking outside and wide pavement access (see picture below). The space has wheel chair access.

The Music Workshop

Cheriton Place
Folkestone CT20 2AD

If you have any questions regarding accessibility then please don't hesitate in getting in touch, our email address is folkestonefirsttimers@gmail.com

Open to all our community

Folkestone First Timers is all about helping those who have dreamed of playing a musical instrument, singing joining a band and/or performing but who feel excluded for whatever reason :-

• Age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability (visible/invisible), parent or carer or during menopause

• Limited financial resources

• Limited or no musical experience and don’t know where to start.

• Lack of inclusive spaces for beginners

Travel Bursaries Available

If you need help paying for travel to a workshop we can help. Please get in touch with us via email at folkestonefirsttimers@gmail.com