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‘Grassroots projects are vital to music in the UK’

This year, the Mercury Prize 2024 was awarded to English Teacher. After the band praised grassroots projects in their acceptance speech, MusicTeachers.co.uk looks at the importance of such organisations to the arts.

Music has the power to touch a million souls - an evening with Nile Rodgers - LIFI24

“You know what…” my new friend seated next to me during the event said as we picked up our coats and funnelled to the exit, “Having been in the music industry for as long as I have, it’s easy to become cynical but after that, I feel inspired again”

Five ways to choose a music teacher who is perfect for you

Whether you’re heading back to the classroom this month, or your school days are firmly behind you, it’s never too late to pick up a musical instrument for the first time - so here's how to choose a teacher who is perfect for you at MusicTeachers.co.uk.

‘It’s social glue of the strongest variety - my life wouldn’t be the same without it’: three people reveal how music tuition has shaped their lives

The world’s most famous musicians usually attribute their success to the backing of their dedicated music teacher. But what about those who were taught an instrument at a young age, and decided not to pursue a professional career in the arts?

‘Playing an instrument could be the key to good brain health in later life,’ research suggests

We’ve known for some time that listening to music encourages a variety of health benefits. But now, research has shown that the act of actually playing a musical instrument is key to maintaining cognitive health.

‘For many children, the Arts are an absolute lifeline’: why music teachers are supporting Keir Starmer’s proposed changes to the curriculum

Next month will see Sunak and Starmer go head to head on a variety of matters as they attempt to win voters, for creatives, a spotlight will be on Starmer’s promise for their skills to be “treated as a necessity, not a luxury”.

Mamma Mia - 'I Have a Dream' Turning Fantasies into Reality

Competition to find the new Sophie and Sky - Mamma Mia I have a dream winners Stevie and Tobias

A teachers guide to lesson offers

Music teachers using the platform MusicTeachers.co.uk now have the option to send students lesson offers. Teach how you want to teach with high levels of flexibility around pricing and scheduling, all presented nicely for students.

Will Piano Lessons Change My Daughter’s Life?

Each year children begin music lessons for the first time and parents wait with bated breath. The potential of music, although things don’t always work out.