Spotlight: Kewen School of Music
From guitar and drums to harp and saxophone, this Blyth-based music school offers professional one-to-one and group tuition across an impressive range of instruments.
Music lessons in Northumberland took a step forward when Kewen School of Music opened its doors in Blyth, founded by Callum Kewen — a musician who, by his own account, "lives and breathes" music. The school is located in Ebor House on Church Street, right in the heart of Blyth town centre behind St Mary's Church.
What sets Kewen apart is the sheer breadth of instruments on offer. Students can learn guitar, ukulele, piano, keyboard, drums, singing, saxophone, oboe, harp, mandolin and banjo — all under one roof. Whether you fancy picking up a first instrument or adding a second to your repertoire, the school caters for complete beginners through to advanced players.
Lessons are available as professional one-to-one sessions or in group formats, with each programme tailored to the individual student's goals. Half-hour sessions typically run between twenty-two and twenty-eight pounds, with hour-long lessons available for those who want more time. Block bookings and family discounts bring the cost down further for regular students.
Safeguarding is taken seriously — all tutors hold enhanced DBS checks, so parents can feel comfortable leaving children in lessons. The school welcomes students of all ages, making it a genuine family option where parents and children can learn alongside one another.
For Morpeth families, the short drive to Blyth opens up access to a calibre of multi-instrument music school that is difficult to find closer to home.