MK Music Service

MK Rock School

Our aim at Rock School is to help young people take part in music and share in the great rewards it can bring

General Info

Location:  Music Service

Contact us by Email: music@milton-keynes.gov.uk

Opening hours: M-T 9am – 5pm | F: 9am – 4.30pm

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Our Tutors

MK Rock School tutors are all experienced pro players with skills learnt from years spent touring and recording.

Andy Glass – is the current Rock School manager and has been teaching guitar at the school since 2000.

Andy has toured extensively throughout Europe and the USA with his own band Solstice and with acts such as Jethro Tull, Bill Withers and Geno Washington.

He has written, recorded and produced numerous

albums, worked as a studio session musician and musical director as well as both a live and studio sound engineer.

http://www.solsticewebsite.com (external link)

 

Pete Hemsley – is our drum tutor and has also been at the Rock School from 2000.

Pete has an outstanding reputation as a drummer and producer and has toured across the globe with numerous bands.

He has been signed to Virgin and Sony records and played with some of the greats including Jimmy Page and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin!

With many albums and production credits to his name Pete has received awards for his exceptional work.

Testimonials from parents
  • “My son had a fantastic experience with you… he was buzzing.  It pleases me especially as he lacks self confidence and so loves playing the guitar and the format he described allows him to be braver with the past time he loves.” 
  • “I have been meaning for the last couple of years to formally contact you and say thank you for the hard work you and the other tutors do at Rock School every week. I have however, just come home from the end of year show and blown away does not describe how I feel right now. The quality of all the young musicians you coach was astounding, the sheer delight in their eyes was heart-warming and the understated encouragement, warmth and support you gave them was humbling…thank you for doing what you do, the show was truly amazing.” 
  • “On a more personal note you have nurtured Ted (and I am sure others) and helped him believe in himself; you challenge him when it is appropriate and support him when he needs it, you do all of this with a palpable passion for young talent and the music they play. Because of this he plays the guitar and now drums with a passion and confidence that goes beyond his natural comfort zone…thank you for making him feel so special.” 
  • “Rock School is an amazing opportunity for young people to find their passions for all music in a safe, supporting and enlivening environment. You must be very proud of yourself and the other tutors for creating this vibrant atmosphere.” 
  • “Ted and all of us in his family are very grateful to you all.”

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About Rock School

If you are in school years 5-13 you can come to Rock School to learn, improve and gain experience as a singer, drummer, guitarist or bass player. In fact, if you sign up for one instrument you can attend another completely free!

‘Beginner’ and ‘improver’ sessions are an hour long and, although the focus is on learning your instrument, there are still opportunities to play together as a band every half term.

‘Intermediate’ and ‘advanced’ sessions are for more experienced players and are 2 hours long. During the first hour all groups learn the same song with the second hour spent playing as a band in a fully equipped space including vocal PA, guitar amps and drum kit.

If you’re interested in Rock School you’re very welcome to come along and join us for a session to see what goes on and to give us a chance to assess the best group for you.

Check out the MK Rock School YouTube channel and the MK Rock School Facebook page to see what we are all about! 

Here’s how the sessions are organised:

  • Beginners/Improvers – Mondays 5-6pm – Guitar and Drums – for beginners or those with some experience.
  • Beginner/Improvers – Wednesdays 5-6pm – Drums – for beginners or those with some experience.
  • Intermediate – Monday 6-8pm – Guitar, Drums, Vocals – for competent players (inexperienced singers are welcome to join this session).
  • Advanced – Wednesdays 6-8pm – Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Vocals – for intermediate and advanced players.

Sessions take place at Stantonbury International School in the Cooksey 3 building.

Autumn Term 2026

Session Dates:

Mon 14 Sep 26 / Wed 16 Sep 26
Mon 21 Sep 26 / Wed 23 Sep 26
Mon 28 Sep 26 / Wed 30 Sep 26
No Rock School 5 & 7 Oct 26
Mon 12 Oct 26 / Wed 14 Oct 26
Mon 19 Oct 26 / Wed 21 Oct 26
Mon 2 Nov 26 / Wed 4 Nov 26
Mon 9 Nov 26 / Wed 11 Nov 26
Mon 16 Nov 26 / Wed 18 Nov 26
Mon 23 Nov 26 / Wed 25 Nov 26
Mon 30 Nov 26 / Wed 2 Dec 26
Mon 7 Dec 27 / Wed 9 Dec 26

Spring Term 2027

Session Dates:

Mon 11 Jan 27 / Wed 13 Jan 27
Mon 18 Jan 27 / Wed 20 Jan 27
Mon 25 Jan 27 / Wed 27 Jan 27
Mon 1 Feb 27 / Wed 3 Feb 27
Mon 08 Feb 27 / Wed 10 Feb 27
Mon 22 Feb 27 / Wed 24 Feb 27
Mon 1 Mar 27 / Wed 3 Mar 27
Mon 8 Mar 27 / Wed 10 Mar 27
Mon 15 Mar 27 / Wed 17 Mar 27
Mon 22 Mar 27 / Wed 24 Apr 27

Summer Term 2027

Session Dates:

Mon 19 Apr 27 / Wed 21 Apr 27
Mon 26 Apr 27 / Wed 28 Apr 27
(No Rock School w/c 3 May due to bank holiday)
Mon 10 May 27  / Wed 12 May 27
Mon 17 May 27 / Wed 19 May 27
Mon 24 May 27 / Wed 26 May 27
Mon 7 June 27 / Wed 9 June 27
Mon 14 June 27 / Wed 16 June 27
Mon 21 June 27 / Wed 23 June 27
Mon 28 June 27 / Wed 30 June 27

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Milton Keynes Music Service
Community Learning MK 

Contact us by Email: music@milton-keynes.gov.uk

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