Focus Music School is Expanding Further into Havering
Exciting news: Focus Music is bringing its award-winning music education to even more schools and communities across Havering.
Liam Hughes · 13/01/2025Read
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4× Award-Winning Academy
FIND YOUR
OWN RHYTHM
We offer guitar, keyboard, piano, vocal, drums and violin lessons for all ages — from beginners to advanced — across East London & Essex.
20+
Partner Schools
4×
Award-Winning
6
Instruments Taught
100%
Commitment-Free
1st Month HALF PRICE
30-Day Money-Back
No Contract
About Focus Music
Multi-award winning music education that builds careers
Founded in 2023 by Chris Hatwell and Liam Hughes, Focus Music is London's most outstanding music service — recognised by Corporate Vision, Global Recognition Award, Corporate LiveWire, and AI Global Media.
We go above standard education. Our mission is to build future musicians — giving every student world-class tuition alongside real commercial and performance experience, whether in our Academy, through in-school programmes, or online.
Guitar
Piano & Keyboard
Singing / Vocals
Drums
Violin
Online Learning
Grade Exam Results
100% Pass Rate.
Every single exam.
Across 46 graded exams with ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool & ISOM — every Focus Music student passed. 80% achieved a Distinction.
46
Exams Taken
100%
Pass Rate
37
Distinctions
8
Merits
Result Breakdown — 46 Exams
Distinction
37 students
80%
Merit
8 students
17%
Pass
1 students
2%
How We Teach
Three ways to learn with us
Focus Music Academy
In-person lessons at our Romford hub. Group classes at £80/month (Piano up to 8, Guitar/Vocal/Drums up to 6) and private 1-2-1 tuition (from £123.20/month) for guitar, keyboard, piano and vocals.
Focus Music in Schools
Expert-led peripatetic lessons delivered directly into 20+ primary schools across East London and Essex. Guitar, piano, keyboard, vocals, drums & violin for all ages.
Artist Management & Development
From studio sessions and music video production to brand building and industry mentoring — we develop the full artist, not just the musician.
Focus Music in Schools
Bringing expert music into your school
Children aged 5+ enjoy weekly guitar, piano, keyboard, vocals, drums or violin lessons delivered right in their school. Flexible payment options — no half-price intro, just straightforward, honest pricing.
- Weekly lessons in school time
- No travel required
- Flexible payment plans
- Qualified, DBS-checked tutors
Are you a school?
Get Focus Music Into Your SchoolPartner Schools
Harold Court Primary
Raylodge Primary School
Coppice Primary School
Crownfield Infants School
Crownfield Junior School
Harold Wood Primary School
Farnham Green Primary School
Oasis Academy Pinewood
Immanuel Independent School
Chigwell Primary Academy
Manford Primary School
Park Primary School, Newham
Gidea Park Preparatory School
Drapers Maylands Primary School
Brampton Manor Academy
Heathcote School & Science College
Southwood Primary School
Parklands Primary School
Harold Court PrimaryRaylodge Primary SchoolCoppice Primary SchoolCrownfield Infants SchoolCrownfield Junior SchoolHarold Wood Primary SchoolFarnham Green Primary SchoolOasis Academy PinewoodImmanuel Independent SchoolChigwell Primary AcademyManford Primary SchoolPark Primary School, NewhamGidea Park Preparatory SchoolDrapers Maylands Primary SchoolBrampton Manor AcademyHeathcote School & Science CollegeSouthwood Primary SchoolParklands Primary SchoolHarold Court PrimaryRaylodge Primary SchoolCoppice Primary SchoolCrownfield Infants SchoolCrownfield Junior SchoolHarold Wood Primary SchoolFarnham Green Primary SchoolOasis Academy PinewoodImmanuel Independent SchoolChigwell Primary AcademyManford Primary SchoolPark Primary School, NewhamGidea Park Preparatory SchoolDrapers Maylands Primary SchoolBrampton Manor AcademyHeathcote School & Science CollegeSouthwood Primary SchoolParklands Primary School
Artist Management & Development
We go beyond lessons. From studio recording sessions and music video production to brand building, social media strategy and industry mentoring — we develop the full artist, not just the musician.
Studio sessions
Music video production
Artist brand building
Industry mentoring
Beyond the Lesson
We develop artists — not just musicians
The music industry demands more than technical skill. At Focus Music we give talented students real commercial experience — studio time, live performance, video production and the personal brand to match.
Whether you're aiming for a career in music or simply want to experience what it truly means to be an artist, our management and development pathway is built for you.
Academy: 1st Month Half Price
Start your Academy journey with zero risk — your first month at 50% off. Academy only.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not satisfied? We'll refund you. No questions asked.
No Contract
No commitment, no lock-in. Stay because you love it — leave whenever you like.
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Recognition
London's most outstanding music academy
Corporate Vision
Most Outstanding Music Service in London 2025
Corporate LiveWire
Music School of the Year 2026
Global Recognition Award
Exceptional Leadership in Music Education & Community Engagement UK 2025
AI Global Media
Best Music Education Provider 2026 — Havering Accessibility & Student Development Excellence Award
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Join our music community
Whether you're pursuing music as a hobby or a career, Focus Music is the perfect place to start. Academy students get their first month half price — no contract, 30-day guarantee.