About Chelmsford Music Academy
We teach children and adults of all ability levels, whether you've just bought your first instrument, or have been playing for some time and want to take your playing to the next level, we can help you with our structured lessons.
Our experienced, DBS checked tutors teach electric and acoustic guitar, classical guitar, piano, drums, ukulele, bass guitar and music theory. Whether you want to learn rock, pop, blues, jazz, theory or sight reading; If you just want to play for fun, join a band or aspire to be a professional musician, our lessons are guaranteed to help improve your playing!
We can also prepare you for Rockschool, Registry of Guitar Tutors, ABRSM (Associated Board) and Trinity graded exams, some of which are awarded UCAS points.
We are now based in our brand new, purpose built teaching facility in Ramsden Heath in the heart of Essex.
Within easy reach of Chelmsford, Billericay and Basildon, we're certain that our modern, state of the art premises will enhance your learning experience!
We also teach many online lessons via Zoom for people who are unable to attend face to face.
Would you like to introduce your primary school aged child to learning music in a fun, inexpensive way? Why not sign them up for our guitar or ukulele group sessions? We'll be announcing dates soon, so be sure to check back here and on our social media!
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm
Saturday: 8am - 9pm
Sunday: Closed
Option 1
Six month subscription
Twenty 30 minute private lessons over a six month period
£66 per month
Option 2
Six month subscription
Twenty 60 minute private lessons over a six month period
£132 per month
Option 3
Twelve month subscription.
Forty 30 minute private lessons over a twelve month period.
£60 per month.
Includes a 10% discount!
Option 4
Twelve month subscription.
Forty 60 minute private lessons over a twelve month period.
£120 per month.
Includes a 10% discount!
Our Fees
Lesson Subscription Packages
All subscriptions include a free Chelmsford Music Academy T-Shirt!
Pay As You Go Lessons
30 minute lesson £20
60 minute lesson £40
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lessons
How does the subscription work?
Simply contact us to sign up for either a six month or twelve month subscription. Your tutor will then arrange a regular time slot with you for your lessons.
How do I pay for my lessons?
Payments are made via bank transfer on the 1st of every month for the period of your subscription. The first payment must be made prior to your first lesson.
You can also pay for your subscription as a one off up-front payment.
Why do I have twenty lessons over six months/forty lessons over twelve months?
By allocating twenty lessons over six months (or forty over twelve months) this allows our students to have a regular weekly lesson, but also gives flexibility to have weeks off when you have other commitments such as going on holiday.
Do you offer a discount if I sign up for a subscription?
Yes, we do! If you sign up for a twelve month subscription we give you a ten per cent discount!
All of our subscribers also get a free Chelmsford Music Academy T-shirt!
I’m not sure a subscription is for me. Can I still pay for one-off lessons?
Yes, you can! We understand that a monthly subscription isn’t for everyone, so we still offer our students the option to pay for their lessons as they go.
What happens at the end of my subscription?
At the end of your subscription you can choose to remain on your current lesson package and continue receiving your discount (if applicable), change to a different lesson package, or switch to pay as you go lessons.
What happens if I have to cancel one of my lessons?
We understand that our students sometimes need to cancel a lesson. Simply get in contact with your tutor, and we will rearrange the lesson for another time.
Please note that we require a minimum of 48 hours notice to cancel and rearrange a lesson. Any lessons cancelled with less than 48 hours notice will be deducted from your allocated lessons. Rearranged lessons may be with an alternative tutor, subject to availability.
All lessons must be used within the period of your subscription. We are unable to ‘roll over’ lessons after your subscription period ends.
Our Tutors
Dayne Nichols F.L.C.M.
Qualifications: A.L.C.M. (Electric Guitar), L.L.C.M. Upper Level (Jazz Guitar), F.L.C.M. (Jazz Guitar).
Years of professional teaching experience: 19 years.
Teaching level: Beginners to advanced in all styles, grades 1 - 8 including all post grade 8 level diplomas, ABRSM music theory.
Instruments: Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, classical guitar, bass guitar, drums, ukulele.
Andrew Plummer
Qualifications: Andrew is currently studying for a diploma in guitar teaching.
Years of professional teaching experience: 6 years.
Teaching level: Beginners to intermediate rock, pop, blues and metal. Grades: Preliminary to grade 5.
Instruments: Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, ukulele.
Charlie Wisdom
Qualifications: Certificate of Higher Education in Music.
Years of professional teaching experience: 8 years.
Teaching level: Beginner to advanced.
Instruments: Bass guitar, piano, drums, ukulele.
Satisfied Customers
"The tutor had a great way of adapting his teaching style to my needs, and before I knew it, I was making progress!"
"I was a complete beginner. The tutor made me feel at ease, and I could achieve a good level of proficiency right from the start"
"Dayne is one of the very best musicians you're likely to come across... he's a kind, humble and patient teacher who focuses on what YOU need, not what he wants to teach you"
Get in touch...
Want to book lessons, or ask us a question? Get in touch by filling out our contact form.
Hallmark House, 25 Downham Road, Ramsden Heath,
Billericay, CM11 1PU
Phone: 07834 042766
Chelmsford Music Academy Customer Privacy Notice
This privacy notice tells you what to expect us to do with your personal information.
Our contact details
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Chelmsford Music Academy, Hallmark House, 25 Downham Road, Ramsden Heath, BILLERICAY, Essex, CM11 1PU, GB
chelmsfordmusicacademy@gmail.com
What information we collect, use, and why
We collect or use the following information to provide services and goods, including delivery:
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Names and contact details
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Addresses
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Date of birth
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Health information (including dietary requirements, allergies and health conditions)
Lawful bases
Our lawful bases for collecting or using personal information to provide services and goods are:
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Consent
Where we get personal information from
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People directly
How long we keep information
We are required under UK tax law to keep customer’s basic personal data (name, address, contact details) for a minimum of 6 years after which time you can request its destruction. Information supplied through the contact form is stored on our servers until you request its deletion regardless of whether or not you become a customer.
Sharing information outside the UK
Where necessary, we may transfer personal information outside of the UK. When doing so, we comply with the UK GDPR, making sure appropriate safeguards are in place. Please contact us for more information.
Your data protection rights
Under data protection law, you have rights including:
Your right of access - You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal data.
Your right to rectification - You have the right to ask us to rectify personal data you think is inaccurate. You also have the right to ask us to complete information you think is incomplete.
Your right to erasure - You have the right to ask us to erase your personal data in certain circumstances.
Your right to restriction of processing - You have the right to ask us to restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Your right to object to processing - You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Your right to data portability - You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal data you gave us to another organisation, or to you, in certain circumstances.
Your right to withdraw consent – When we use consent as our lawful basis you have the right to withdraw your consent.
You don’t usually need to pay a fee to exercise your rights. If you make a request, we have one calendar month to respond to you.
To make a data protection rights request, please contact us using the contact details at the top of this privacy notice.
How to complain
If you have any concerns about our use of your personal data, you can make a complaint to us using the contact details at the top of this privacy notice.
If you remain unhappy with how we’ve used your data after raising a complaint with us, you can also complain to the ICO.
The ICO’s address:
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Helpline number: 0303 123 1113
Website: https://www.ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint
Last updated
22 April 2024