Core Music is a not-for-profit social enterprise. If you would like to help fund what we do please
We are really looking forward to welcoming you back into Core- both to shop and to restart one-to-one music lessons. We are going to start with slightly reduced hours so that we can check that everything is working safely.
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Tuesday April 13th: 2- 8pm
Wednesday April 14th: 2- 8pm
Thursday April 15th: 2- 8pm
Friday April 16th: 12- 6pm
Saturday April 17th: 9- 5pm
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Reopening, behind the scenes during lockdown and the wonderful SMILE Music Video
Mike Coleman, Manager of Core Music, and Paul Susans, creator of the SMILE project, chat about Core Music's reopening plans and what's been happening during lockdown.
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Paul introduces the wonderful SMILE music video.
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Read our new blog
Core tutor, Fran Knowles, tells us about her lockdown journey
What we do
We are a not-for-profit organisation on a mission to make music accessible to all in our community. It’s a place where people of all ages and abilities can learn to play or sing, and take part in sessions, clubs and workshops.
SHOP
We have a well-stocked shop in Hexham, full of instruments of every type at competitive prices, along with all the accessories and sheet music you might need
INSTRUMENT LESSONS
There are hundreds of students improving their playing at Core Music every week – why not join them?
ROOM HIRE
Looking for a space to practice, record or hold a meeting? We have several rooms available to hire
INSTRUMENT REPAIRS
Our in-house expert- Dave Kirby provides a repair service for a range of instruments
Opening Hours
Shop and tuition rooms
Re-opening on April 13th
Tuesday 13th April - 2pm to 8pm
Wednesday 14th April - 2pm to 8pm
Thursday 15th April - 2pm to 8pm
Friday 16th April - 12 to 6pm
Saturday 17th April - 9am to 5pm
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In addition, we can deliver locally or post items ordered from our online shop and can also arrange video shopping. Please contact us on or by phone on
01434 601993/07759343313 to arrange an appointment
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The SMILE project was created by the Hexjam Band & Core Music. It also features George Hutton's Amazing Drum Students, music staff and students of St. Joseph's R.C. Middle School, Hexham and special guests the Baghdaddies. The SMILE project was filmed and recorded by participants during the 3rd UK lockdown (Dec - March 2020/21) and focuses on the themes of, smiling through adversity, supporting Arts and Culture and and promoting positive mental health via participation in music. The SMILE project was created in partnership with Core Music and the Northumberland Cultural Fund.
Our on-line shop
We have a wide range of instruments, musical accessories, gifts and books and have access to thousands more products through our extensive range of suppliers.
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Can't see what you want?
During the current crisis several suppliers have set up "drop-ship" arrangements with us- you can order directly from them, they arrange delivery straight to your door on our behalf and send us our normal share of the profits.
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Please see here for more details and links to the suppliers offering this service
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