Made to Play. Built to Belong.


@ Wood Wharf



KitchenJam @ East Village

KitchenJam is East London's Leading Boutique Guitar school.

250+

Active Students

From babies to 80s


24%

Payroll

Ultra-lean operations

7 years

Sustainable Growth

Profitable from Year 1

"My girlfriend wanted me to move more central for her new job, but I want to stay here because I'm so attached to the school."

Space that evolves through time

With growing needs and based on passions of our students. The space has changed over time to adapt.

The Wood Wharf Vision - Made to Play Guitar

KitchenJam Space is about celebrating iconic guitars and guitarists for inspiration

With two teaching rooms, and a small kitchenette, a small waiting area - where iconic guitars can be seen through the front window. It sets a stage for immersive experience of a space to learn guitar for anyone who walks through the door.

*See Appendix for Floorplan concepts & space renders

Wood Wharf Projections:

Key Performance Indicators

£227

Membership Pricing

Per month, from £227 to £297

65

Break-Even Point No. Students

Approximately 60-65 students with 1 teacher

75

Year 1 Target

£213k annual revenue

110

Year 2 Target

£313k annual revenue

250

Max Capacity

£711k+ annual revenue

Our financial model shows a clear path to profitability and sustainable growth with low staff overheads, leveraging our personalised approach and community-focused programs to achieve robust revenue targets.

What are we bringing to
Wood Wharf


•⁠ ⁠Group guitar classes (4-8 students)
•⁠ ⁠ Rock bands & performance pathways
•⁠ ⁠Parent & baby music classes
•⁠ ⁠ Daytime lessons for flexible workers
•⁠ ⁠ Community gigs & events


Operating Hours: 10am-9pm, 7 days potential

Space Required: 1,000 sq ft (2 teaching rooms + communal area)

Who hangs out at KitchenJam?

The Escapist

Our students may be some of the unlikeliest to be found somewhere like a guitar school.

Lawyer, Banker, CEO by day. Musician by night.

The Seeker

Finding connections, playing with others, being part of a community is the heart of their passion for music.

The Dreamer

They dream of being the rock stars of the future.

They take every opportunity to perform to become confident individuals.


Sound Management Plan

Built for Music, Designed for Quiet

Students on headphones

Moderated volume protocols
Ceiling baffles between existing sprinklers

Soundproof Wall Treatment
All amplifiers on isolation pads
⁠Premium electric drums - real look, quiet sound (teachers accompany students)

*Proven in mixed-use buildings since 2017

Proposal Summary

Rent Proposal

£40,000 per year or 10% of turnover (whichever is higher)

Lease Term

15 years with breaks at 5 and 10 years

Rent-Free Period

18 months to assist with fit-out and ramp-up

Timeline

Here are the immediate next steps for bringing KitchenJam to Wood Wharf:

Acoustic Consultants Identified

With acoustic experts to design a sound environment built for Music, Designed for Quiet

Design Concepts in Development

Our team is actively crafting innovative design concepts that will bring "Made To Play" to life within the Wood Wharf aesthetic.

Ready for Fit-Out Planning

With key preliminary steps complete, we are now prepared to move forward with detailed planning for the space fit-out.

Let’s Talk


Rebecca Stevenson

rebecca@rsrproperties.co.uk

Darryl Powis

darryl@kitchenjam.com

We’d love to be part of the
Wood Wharf story.

Floorplan sketch

Concept Tour


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