Katie Curnow teaches voice lessons.

1. I love cheesecake!
2.  I am mad about horses, I own 2 of them and was heavily involved in the 2012 Olympics!
3.  My favourite opera is Carmen.
4.  I lived in Singapore for 10 years.
5.  I love water skiing and skiing!

We hire out Trombones for £15 per month.

Your Trombone will come with a case to protect it.

Our Trombones include Odyssey, Bundy and Elkhart models.

If you come into Musicale we can advise you on the appropriate instrument for your musician.

Optional Accessories you may want to purchase:

• Slide O Mix Rapid comfort lubricant
• Trombone Care Kit
• Trombone Snake
• Valve and Mouthpiece brush set

You can purchase these from Musicale by coming into the shop or filling out a Shop Enquiry Form

Care Information

IF THE MOUTHPIECE GETS STUCK PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO EXTRACT IT YOURSELF! BRING IT BACK TO MUSICALE OR TAKE IT TO YOUR TEACHER.

Use a Trombone snake for cleaning the inside of the Trombone, and slide cream /Slide o mix

Please ask your teacher if you’re not sure how to care for your instrument.

We hire out Trumpets for £15 per month.

Your Trumpet will come with a case to protect it and valve oil.

Our Trumpets include Odyssey and John Packer models.

If your child is a small beginner then a Cornet may be a better instrument to start on. If you come into Musicale we can advise you on the best instrument for your musician.

Optional accessories you may want to purchase:

• Mouthpiece Brush
• Valve Brush
• Trumpet Snake
• Trumpet Care Kit

You can purchase these from Musicale by coming into the shop or filling out a Shop Enquiry Form

Care Information

IF THE MOUTHPIECE GETS STUCK PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO EXTRACT IT YOURSELF! BRING IT BACK TO MUSICALE OR TAKE IT TO YOUR TEACHER.

Please ask your teacher to show you how to apply oil to the valves and slides

Use a Trumpet snake, mouthpiece and valve brushes to clean your Trumpet

Please ask your teacher if you’re not sure how to care for your instrument.

We hire out Cornets for £15 per month.

Your Cornet will come with a case to protect it and valve oil.

Our Cornets are John Packer models.

If you come into Musicale we can advise you on the appropriate instrument for your musician.

Optional Accessories you may want to purchase:

• Trumpet Care Kit (it’s the same for both cornet and trumpet)
• Valve and Mouthpiece brush set

You can purchase these from Musicale by coming into the shop or filling out a Shop Enquiry Form

Care Information

IF THE MOUTHPIECE GETS STUCK PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO EXTRACT IT YOURSELF! BRING IT BACK TO MUSICALE OR TAKE IT TO YOUR TEACHER.

Please ask your teacher if you’re not sure how to care for your instrument.

We hire out French Horns for £15 per month.

Your French Horn will come with a case to protect it.

Our French Horns include Festivo, Gear4Music and Earlham 15 models.

If you come into Musicale we can advise you on the appropriate instrument for your musician.

Optional Accessories you may want to purchase:

• Mouth Piece Brush
• French Horn Saver/Cleaner

You can purchase these from Musicale by coming into the shop or filling out a Shop Enquiry Form

Care Information

IF THE MOUTHPIECE GETS STUCK PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO EXTRACT IT YOURSELF! BRING IT BACK TO MUSICALE OR TAKE IT TO YOUR TEACHER.

Use oil sparingly on joints and slides

Please ask your teacher if you’re not sure how to care for your instrument.

We hire out Clarinets for £15 per month.

Your Clarinet will come with a case to protect it, a pull through, cork grease and one Rico Reed.

Our Clarinets include Odyssey, Regent, Festivo, Selmer and Buffett models.

If you come into Musicale we can advise you on the appropriate instrument for your musician.

Optional Accessories you may want to purchase:

• Clarinet Rico or Vandoren Reeds 3 pack
• Clarinet Mouthpiece patch 0.4/0.8/0.9
• Clarinet Strap
• Clarinet Padsaver
• Clarinet Thumbrest cushion standard/large

You can purchase these from Musicale by coming into the shop or filling out a Shop Enquiry Form

Care Information

When assembling a Clarinet, start from the bell, and work up. When taking apart start from the mouthpiece and work down.

When attaching top and bottom joint always remember to hold down the keys on the top joint so they go together smoothly.

Use thin layer of cork grease if joints are sticking

Always dry the reed after use, otherwise it will go mouldy!!  Use a pull through or pad saver to dry inside.

Please ask your teacher if you’re not sure how to care for your instrument.

We hire out Flutes for £15 per month.

Your Flute will come with a case to protect it and a rod for cleaning.

Our Flutes include Odyssey, Selmer, John Packer, Festivo and Trevor James models.

If you come into Musicale we can advise you on the appropriate instrument for your musician.

Optional Accessories you may want to purchase:

• Flute Padsaver
• Silver Cloth
• Cork Grease

You can purchase these from Musicale by coming into the shop or filling out a Shop Enquiry Form

Care Information

Use thin layer of cork grease if joints are sticking

A Pad saver is useful to dry inside of Flute

Please ask your teacher if you’re not sure how to care for your instrument.

We hire out Guitars for £15 per month.

Your Guitar will come with a case to protect it.

Our Guitars are Valencia models.

If you come into Musicale we can advise you on the appropriate instrument for your musician.

Optional Accessories you may want to purchase:

• TGI Gigbag Student
• TGI Gigbag Transit

You can purchase these from Musicale by coming into the shop or filling out a Shop Enquiry Form

Care Information

Please let teacher show you how to tune the instrument before trying yourself.

Remember to treat instrument with care as there will be someone renting it after you.

Please ask your teacher if you’re not sure how to care for your instrument.

We hire out multiple sizes of Cello:

• 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 for £20 per month.
• 3/4 and 4/4 for £24 per month.

Your Cello will come with a case to protect it, a bow and rosin.

Our Cellos include Mayflower, Stentor, Primavera and Gear4Music models.

If you come into Musicale we can advise you on the appropriate instrument for your musician.

Optional Cello Accessories you may want to purchase:

• Cello Anchor
• Cello Black Hole

You can purchase these from Musicale by coming into the shop or filling out a Shop Enquiry Form

Care Information

Always loosen bow after playing.  

Please let teacher show you how to tune the instrument before trying yourself.

Remember to treat instrument with care as there will be someone renting it after you.

Please ask your teacher if you’re not sure how to care for your instrument.

We hire out Violas for £10 per month

Your Viola will come with a case to protect it, a bow and rosin.

Our Violas include Primavera and Gear4Music models.

If you come into Musicale we can advise you on the appropriate instrument for your musician.

Optional Accessories you may want to purchase:

• Shoulder Rest

You can purchase these from Musicale by coming into the shop or filling out a Shop Enquiry Form

Care Information

Always loosen bow after playing.  

Please let teacher show you how to tune the instrument before trying yourself.

Remember to treat instrument with care as there will be someone renting it after you.

Please ask your teacher if you’re not sure how to care for your instrument.

We hire out Alpha Saxophones for £15 per month and Alto Saxophones for £24 per month.

Alpha Saxophones are for younger musicians to allow them to be able to reach all of the keys with their fingers. Alto Saxophones are full-sized.

Your Saxophone will come with a case to protect it, cork grease and one Rico reed.

Our Saxophones include Odyssey, Festivo and Elkhart models.

If you come into Musicale we can advise you on the appropriate instrument for your musician.

Optional Accessories you may want to purchase:

• Saxophone Padsaver
• Saxophone Rico or Vandoren Reeds 3 pack
• Saxophone Mouthpiece patch 0.4/0.8/0.9
• Saxophone Strap

You can purchase these from Musicale by coming into the shop or filling out a Shop Enquiry Form

Care Information

Remember to lift lever on crook when attaching to main body of Saxophone

Always dry the reed after use, otherwise it will go mouldy !!

Use thin layer of cork grease if joints are sticking

A Pad saver or pull through is useful to have to dry inside of Saxophone

Please ask your teacher if you’re not sure how to care for your instrument.

We hire out 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 4/4 Violins for £10 per month

Your Violin will come with a case to protect it, a bow and rosin.

Our Violins include multiple Stentor models.

If you come into Musicale we can advise you on the appropriate instrument for your musician.

Optional Accessories you may want to purchase:

• Shoulder Rest

You can purchase these from Musicale by coming into the shop or filling out a Shop Enquiry Form

Care Information

Always loosen bow after playing.  

Please let teacher show you how to tune the instrument before trying yourself.

Remember to treat instrument with care as there will be someone renting it after you.

Please ask your teacher if you’re not sure how to care for your instrument.

Musicale Summer Holiday Courses for children and teenagers

Click here for more information!

Dates for 2025 :

Week 1: Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August 2025

Week 2: Monday 4 August – Friday 8 August 2025

Venue: Katherine Warington School, Lower Luton Road, Harpenden AL5 5FH

For nearly five decades, Musicale Summer Holiday Courses have been the summer destination for young musicians aged 5-18! Join us this summer in Harpenden and make music and memories!