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Bedford    Bishops Stortford    Bromley    Buntingford    Canterbury    Crayford    Hertford    Horsham    Lichfield    Saffron Walden

WHAT MAKES DEROSA DIFFERENT?

At De Rosa, we believe the best music schools aren’t run by corporations—they’re led by passionate people in their own communities.We give you the tools, resources, and guidance to launch your own music school—without losing what makes it yours. Just real people, real music, and real impact.

Our Unique business model is tailored for individuals aspiring to achieve within the Music Industry. We have developed a proven strategy bringing music education and music retail to this business space. You will gain access to our established and growing brand whilst benefiting from our developed TECH STACK of cloud based and automated systems.

We have over 30 years experience in creating safe and vibrant musical spaces for pupils to learn in. Parents benefit from our 360 degree approach to customer service whilst we strive to offer an exceptional shopping and learning experience. Unlike Corporations we are genuinely independent and able to put the customer at the forefront of our business model.

DeRosa Music Crayford Franchise Open Day
DeRosa Music Franchise Student Singing in a band
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DeRosa Music franchise student playing in a band Band

THE PROCESS.

Our team are on hand to help advise you on a business plan for success. We draw on our business experience to help you avoid many mistakes a startup would encounter.

Our Franchise has gained Government approval achieving financing via the Business Startup Loan of £25000. This is a process we manage with you to ensure a successful outcome.

We have a Franchise Contract specifically for our industry. Our Contracts are there to protect us all as well as the DeRosa Brand. We will need to setup a Limited Company, Payroll, and become VAT registered.

LETS MAKE MONEY

Our Business Model seamlessly integrates Music Education and Music Retail.

We create multiple income streams by incorporating musical instrument lessons with Instrument sales, Instrument rentals and Musical Instrument Repairs

With a recognized brand and robust support systems in place, you will benefit from the synergy of a proven system that combines music education and retail operations.

take your first step to starting a music BUSINESS here

BUSINESS PLAN

Your blueprint for success—outlining your vision, goals, and how your De Rosa Academy will operate.

SECURE FINANCE

Ensure you have the funding needed for setup, staffing, marketing, and initial operations.

YOUR MUSIC BUSINESS LEGALS

Complete your franchise agreement, insurance, licenses, and compliance requirements.

FIND PREMISES

Choose the right location to serve your community and reflect our brand values.

TRAINING

Receive comprehensive training on systems, safeguarding, operations, and marketing.

STOCK PROFILE

Set up your academy with the right instruments, furniture, signage, and materials.

MARKETING STRATEGY

Create a launch campaign and ongoing marketing plan to attract and retain students.

YOUR TEAM

Recruit and prepare tutors, admin, and support staff who align with our ethos.

LAUNCH DATE

Set your opening date and finalise everything needed to begin delivering lessons.

DeRosa Music Crayford, our Very First Business Partner

Derosa Music Kent Master Franchise owner Mark
A BUSINESS PARTNER'S SUCCESS STORY

Mark became the first DeRosa Music franchisee in Crayford, Kent.
Having already run his own successful music academy, he partnered with us to implement key changes that helped him grow and thrive in this business.

DeRosa Music Franchise Crayford Molly singing
MOLLY - THE DEROSA MUSIC CRAYFORD MANAGER

Molly has been an integral part of the growth at DeRosa Music Crayford.

Being a multi Instrumentalist as well as having a superb skill set in customer service and communication she continues to prove to be a real asset to the school.

DeRosa Music Franchises and Tanglewood Guitars
100,000 + MUSIC LESSONS WITH REAL STORIES

A 30 Year Old Tanglewood
A 10 Year Old Music School
100000 Lessons Later

Here Mark explains his personal journey with his treasured Tanglewood Guitar, his inspiration along with the bumps along the road.

EXCEPTIONAL MUSIC EDUCATION WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

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We create musical opportunities & communities

DEROSA MUSIC SESSIONS

It’s more than just lessons — we create a full musical journey for every student. This can be just for fun, playing in a band or Graded Study.

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DeRosa Music Bishops Stortford vocal and piano teacher singing
INCREDIBLE COACHES

Our coaches bring energy, passion, and real-world experience they’re the reason students love coming here

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DeRosa Music Saffron Walden owner showing how to put a saxophone reed on a mouth piece
SHOP SERVICES

From strings and reeds, our in-house shop supports parents, students and drives extra revenue for the business.

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DeRosa Music Franchise Parent giving a testimonial
GET CREATIVE

Whether it’s snow days or school nights, our online lessons keep the music playing anytime, anywhere

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