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Trained Musicians Use More of Their Brain When Listening to Music.

According to neurologist Kjeld Fredens, your brain will react differently depending on whether you’re a casual...

Helen Warburton

20/01/2023

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The Origins of Music: We Play Music Because We Are Social Beings

How are we able to hear something and instantly recognize and categorize it as “music”? Music is our culture a...

Helen Warburton

24/01/2023

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We Become More Attractive When We Play Music

Our evolution is essentially based on survival. Can music contribute to survival? And if not, how has it becom...

Helen Warburton

25/01/2023

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The Five Biggest UK Music Festivals – 2019 Edition

The summer festivals line ups are pretty much complete, so we take you on a quick trip through five of the big...

Helen Warburton

26/01/2023

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Five Great Niche U.K. Music Festivals – 2019 Edition

Not everyone wants to go to large festivals like Glastonbury or Reading. Here are 5 niche U.K. music festivals...

Helen Warburton

31/01/2023

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Songwriter SK Shlomo opens up about anxiety and music creation

When I found out that SK Shlomo was coming to Leeds, I had to catch up about his struggles with mental health...

Helen Warburton

01/02/2023

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Thank you, Sir Ken Robinson

As humans, we navigate our lives with a mixture of strategies and ideals that we turn into some semblance of n...

Helen Warburton

07/02/2023

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Our Partnership with The Online Recording Studio

We have some exciting news for you! We have recently partnered up with the dedicated team at The Online Recor...

Helen Warburton

09/02/2023

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Here is what you can learn in just 5 music lessons

Ready for a little Christmas challenge? If you dream of getting started with playing an instrument, then here...

Helen Warburton

16/02/2023

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Six benefits of online music lessons you may not have thought of

Online music lessons are popular, and although 2020 was the year it took off, there are good reasons why it wi...

Helen Warburton

22/02/2023

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Are You Ready to Progress Faster in Your Music Lessons?

Frustrated with your progress over weekly lessons? Intensive courses are a great option for students who want...

Helen Warburton

23/02/2023

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3 Simple Tips: How to keep your motivation when practicing

Dreaming about moving your music to new heights, playing music more like a natural part of your life, to be a...

Helen Warburton

24/02/2023

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What Is ‘Flow’ and How Can I Achieve It?

Practice and your sense of time disappears to a higher level. You’ve entered a rhythm. A bubble of creativity...

Helen Warburton

28/02/2023

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Why Music Education is Vital for Your Child’s Development

Why is music education important? It offers a range of benefits beyond developing a musical skill. Learn how m...

Helen Warburton

01/03/2023

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Why Collaboration Matters: A Conversation With British Indie-Pop Duo, Bitter Trick

Learning music changes and shapes people’s lives. A common theme is collaboration! Music is a social activity....

Helen Warburton

03/03/2023

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Learning Music: 6 Non-Musical Benefits

Try new things, work with others, and gain an amazing skill- it offers a wide range of benefits.Here is a lis...

Helen Warburton

09/03/2023

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Neuroplasticity: Why Playing Music is Healthy For the Brain

The brain continues to develop, as long as it is exercised. This is called neuroplasticity. One way of retaini...

Helen Warburton

09/03/2023

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Graded Music Exams – A guide with our friends at MTB

The examination board MTB have put together this wonderful guide – all you need to know about preparing for a...

Helen Warburton

09/03/2023

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He Played For the Song – What Makes Ringo Starr So Great

The Beatles. John was a genius, Paul sang his heart out, George added intrigue & Ringo simple drumming. John S...

Helen Warburton

09/03/2023

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After the Pride Parade – LGBTQ+ in Music

Over the years, music has become a platform for LGBTQ+ artists to share their experiences. We look at how they...

Helen Warburton

09/03/2023

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Four times a music teacher made a difference

Whatever your instrument, playing music is an amazing skill. We spoke to four people whose music teachers who...

Helen Warburton

09/03/2023

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Finding Your Place in the Music Industry

Drum tutor Flo Toch has put together a guide with some tips and tricks that helped them get started, and how w...

Helen Warburton

09/03/2023

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6 Music Jobs You Didn’t Know You Could Do

Music jobs exist. The music industry contributes £5.8 billion to the UK economy every year. And we’ve compiled...

Helen Warburton

09/03/2023

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4 Steps to Curing Performance Anxiety

Have you experienced performance anxiety? Does the idea of performing in front of people fill you with fear? L...

Helen Warburton

09/03/2023

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Recycle Week 2021 – 4 Ways Musicians Can Save the Environment

We have a collective responsibility to the planet.Coca-Cola, the Co-op and Waitrose have pledged support.Here...

Helen Warburton

09/03/2023

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Life as a Session Musician – Interview with Angela Chan and Magesh Magesh

Ever wondered who’s playing drums for your favourite artist? Or who played violin on that record? The answer i...

Helen Warburton

09/03/2023

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Recovery – The True Value of Creative Subjects in Schools

Why teach creative subjects in schools? Why are children singing when they could be adding sums and swilling t...

Helen Warburton

14/03/2023

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Why Does Music Teaching Have to Be So White?

The UK’s Black History Month is always a welcome opportunity to discover and celebrate black artists. In music...

Helen Warburton

14/03/2023

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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...

Helen Warburton

14/03/2023

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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

Helen Warburton

22/12/2023

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‘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,...

Sophie Cockerham

12/06/2024

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‘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 h...

Sophie Cockerham

21/06/2024

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‘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 teac...

Sophie Cockerham

30/07/2024

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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...

Sophie Cockerham

09/09/2024

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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 i...

Sophie Cockerham

08/11/2024

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What the musician in your life really wants this Christmas

The festive season is finally upon us. But what does the musician in your life really want to find wrapped und...

Sophie Cockerham

05/12/2024

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The Harmonious Journey: Benefits of Learning to Play Music

Learn to play a musical instrument by finding a highly qualified teacher at www.musicteachers.co.uk

Helen Warburton

19/12/2024

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Why Music Lessons Matter

Unlock your potential: 5 reasons music lessons matter. Find your perfect teacher at https://musicteachers.co.u...

Helen Warburton

16/04/2025

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