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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