LEHF Music Academy

Following on from the outstanding success of music last year, 2025-2026 promises to be even more dynamic and exciting. Last year saw tremendous growth in music-making at LEHF, and the enthusiasm, commitment, passion and collaboration of many of our students led to the continued development of the music performance programme. As seen in the recent Summer Concerts, all of the established ensembles: the choirs, orchestra, string and wind ensembles, chamber groups, rock bands and percussion ensembles produced breath-taking and inspirational performances. 

LEH Foshan now attracts many high-quality young musicians to the school, many students achieve distinctions in their ABRSM or Trinity performance or theory grade examinations. There are now two students who have passed their ABRSM or Trinity diplomas, in piano and drum kit, both with outstanding success. The Music Scholarship scheme is now in place.  

We now have a team of some 18 visiting music teachers offering lessons in the piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, trombone, guitar (classical, electric and bass), drum kit, singing, and theory. Lessons take place during the school day (for students in years 2-8), or after school, or during the Saturday Music and Performing Arts Academy. Group piano and theory classes are offered on Saturday for beginners. 

Music at LEHF is making strides towards the world-class quality of Music that exists in our sister school in the UK. We can assure you, dear parents of present or future LEH Foshan students, that learning music at our school will take your child along a journey of musical discovery, enjoyment, and excitement. We very much look forward to what can be achieved this year. 

Our Philosophy

At LEH Foshan Music Academy, we believe in making music education enjoyable while equipping students with the confidence, skills, techniques, and discipline to become accomplished musicians. Our curriculum caters to those pursuing graded exams via the ABRSM or Trinity College London examination boards, as well as those learning for sheer pleasure. We ensure steady progress through detailed term and year-end reports, outlining achievements, development, and future targets. 

 

Our Lessons

  • Instruments: Piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, trombone, guitar (classical, electric, and bass), drum kit, Timpani 

  • Voice: Singing 

  • Theory: Comprehensive music theory lessons 

Our Teachers

Our team of visiting teachers is passionate about music and dedicated to student development. They hold advanced qualifications in Music from prestigious universities or conservatoires and are committed to helping students achieve their personal goals and exam requirements. All our teachers are fully CRB-checked. 

 

Dates

LEH Foshan students may join the lessons during the school day (Prep School and year 7) and during ECA times (priority for these times given to students in years 8-13), from Monday to Friday. 

Saturday lessons will run from 08:00 am to 5:00 pm every Saturday (holidays excluded). 

Term Dates
Term 1 30th Aug to 12th Dec 2025
Term 2 6th January to 27th March 2026
Term 3 7th April to 26th June 2026

 

Prices

Fee Packages

Duration Teacher Fee per Lesson
30 Minutes Visiting Teachers 250 RMB
30 Minutes Mr Hobourn / Mr Smale 500 RMB
60 Minutes Visiting Teachers 500 RMB
60 Minutes Mr Hobourn / Mr Smale 1000 RMB
  • 30-minute sessions: Suitable for beginners to grade 5. 

  • 60-minute sessions: Suitable for grade 6 to grade 8, and Diploma. 

  • LEHF Students: welcome to register for both weekday and Saturday lessons. 

  • Non-LEHF Students: can only register for Saturday lessons. 

  • Individual Lessons with Mr Hobourn and Mr Smale: available only on Saturdays. 

Music and Performing Arts Academy

Please scan the QR code below to register your interest.

After registration, we will assist the parent in establishing contact with the teachers, then the parent will make payment directly to the teachers. 

 


 

Contact Us

For more information on musical and performing opportunities at LEH Foshan, please contact Ms Kitty Liang at kitty.liang@leh-foshan.cn or Ms Chris Tan at Chris.tan@leh-foshan.cn

Join us at LEH Foshan Music and Performing Arts Academy and let your talents flourish! 

Email (musicacademy@leh-foshan.cn)  | Tel: +86 0757 6688 1881  Ext. 8011

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

 

LEH Foshan Teachers

Music and Performing Arts Academy

Mr David Hobourn, Director of the Music Academy  

Mr Hobourn, Director of Music, brings over 25 years of global experience in music education and performance, having held Organist positions at the cathedrals of Canterbury and Bristol (UK), and Dunedin (New Zealand) and teaching positions in the UK, France, and Thailand. A Graduate of Trinity College of Music (now Trinity Laban) and a Fellow of the Royal College of Organists, Mr Hobourn has performed internationally and served as a music examiner for Trinity College London since 1999. 

 


 

Music and Performing Arts Academy

Mr James Smale, Director of Performing Arts 

Mr Smale is a highly accomplished drum kit and percussion educator with over 20 years of experience in international schools, universities, examination boards, and professional performance. Holding a BMus (Hons), PGDip (Distinction) in Orchestral Percussion and advanced teaching qualifications (PGDE, QTS, CELTA), he is dedicated to delivering world-class music education. 

 

 

 

Music teacher profile

Music Facilities at LEH Foshan

LEH Foshan is proud of its world-class musical facilities, including 18 practice rooms, a large Concert Hall, 8 upright pianos (Kawai, Feurich, and Ritmuller) and a Kawai Grand Piano. A wide range of tuned and untuned percussion instruments are used for KS2 and KS3 class music lessons.

Music and Performing Arts Academy

 

Music and Performing Arts Academy

 

Music and Performing Arts Academy

 

Music and Performing Arts Academy