Calling all music lovers!

Dust off those air guitars and get ready to rock! We are back soon! Our wonderful Band Practice Club is the perfect place to unleash your inner musician.

Never played a note? No problem! This club is all about having fun and exploring your musical side.

Here's why you should come along:

• Rock Out with Any Instrument: Guitars, drums, keyboards – we have a whole band's worth of instruments waiting for you to try!

• Find Your Musical Tribe: Meet awesome new people who share your passion for music. Form a band or jam together – the choice is yours!

• Stage Fright? Not Here! Build confidence in a supportive environment and learn to perform like a pro.

• Sing Your Heart Out: Whether you're a shower singer or a closet rockstar, this is your chance to belt it out.

• This is your chance to:

  • Explore your musical potential

  • Make lifelong friends

  • Become a stage-ready rockstar (or pop star, or jazz legend!)

    No commitment to sign up required. Just come along.

  • PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO LESSONS ON HOW TO PLAY THE INSTRUMENTS AT THIS EVENT. HOWEVER YOU ARE WELCOME TO PICK THEM UP AND GIVE THEM A GO AND SEE IF YOU FEEL A CONNECTION WITH ANY IN PARTICULAR. LESSONS ON VARIOUS INSTRUMENTS WILL START AGAIN IN OUR NEW SEASON IN THE AUTUMN.

Songs for the 5th September

Hosted by the amazing Nick Pollard, very own keyboard tutor who has almost 40 years of experience in the music business.

MAGGIE MAY - ROD STEWART

https://open.spotify.com/track/6rovOdp3HgK1DeAMYDzoA7?si=194efb12682e46c8

SUMMER OF ‘69 - BRYAN ADAMS

https://open.spotify.com/track/45sqV0WhglbGJswa6SiC0v?si=938bb4614e774203

LOVESHACK - B52’S

https://open.spotify.com/track/4W4wYHtsrgDiivRASVOINL?si=558b3bb874504899

There is no requirement to learn or be able to play these songs but if we do manage to organise a jamming session then we aim to give these a go.

Hosted by wonderful local musicians 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 you to try and get a feel of what’s right for you 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 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