Music practice rooms
Do you play an instrument or enjoy singing? Are you looking for somewhere on campus where you can practice? LU Arts has seven practice rooms in Martin Hall, and they're available for Music VIP members to use free of charge.
About the music rooms
Our seven practice rooms are located in Martin Hall and are for current Loughborough University students and staff to use. Each has a piano and operates on a turn-up-and-play basis for Music VIP members from 8am-10pm, although one room is sometimes reserved for tuition. They can be used for solo acoustic practice but they are not suitable for group or amplified practice, or for drums (unless you are using an electronic drum kit with headphones).
We do have a large music practice room located behind Cope Auditorium in Edward Barnsley Building (on the other side of Epinal Way to Martin Hall and the main campus). This room is used by the various Music Societies and access is restricted. If you are part of a group and a society and you would like to book this room then please email LUArts@lboro.ac.uk.
To use the practice rooms you need to sign up to Music VIP (for free). Access to the rooms will then be added to your campus card so you can swipe in and out of the building, especially out of office hours.
Find out more about Music VIP
Please note that the grand piano pictured on this page has been upgraded this term (autumn 2023) to a better quality upright piano. We are awaiting updated photos.
Location
Please follow the map below to find the rooms. We receive occasional reports of Music VIP members being unable to access the music practice rooms 6-10pm weekedays or at weekends because the gate into the courtyard of Martin Hall has been locked. If this happens, please call Security on 01509 222141 and politely ask if someone might be able to provide access. Please also let us know by emailing LUArts@lboro.ac.uk.
We've made the video below to help you find the rooms.
Accessibility
There is step-free access into the building. An accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of Martin Hall on the corridor leading to the main foyer. This is only open during office hours. If you have any specific access requirements that you would like to talk to us about in advance of using the practice rooms then please email luarts@lboro.ac.uk. We would be happy to meet you in person and show you the rooms.
Large instruments
If you play a large instrument then you you may find it convenient to store your instrument by the music practice rooms to save you carrying it about. There is a locked store cupboad opposite the main entrance to the practice rooms. You can request a key to this cupboard but please note that access is shared with other students, our music tutors and Domestic Services staff. Instruments stored in here are done so at the owner's risk, LU Arts cannot be held liable for any loss or damage of instruments or equipment. If you are interested in using this cupboard then please email LUArts@lboro.ac.uk. You will need to show your campus card as proof of identity when you collect and sign for your key.
Music tuition
Tuition is available in a range of instruments and usually takes place in the practice rooms.