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Are you considering putting yourself or your child forward for a graded music exam? Graded music exams can be a fantastic way of celebrating achievement and putting milestones in a musical journey. Our friends at the examination board MTB have put together this wonderful guide – all you need to know about preparing for a …

Graded Music Exams – A guide with our friends at MTB Read More »

We used to believe that the brain was static; that it does not change after we’ve reached a certain age. But that theory has since been proved wrong – we now know that the brain continues to develop throughout life, as long as it is exercised. The brain’s ability to develop is called neuroplasticity. And …

Neuroplasticity: Why Playing Music is Healthy For the Brain Read More »

Learning a musical instrument is an amazing experience! You get to try new things, have opportunities to work with others, and of course you have an amazing skill at the end of it. But learning music offers a wide range of benefits beyond any of these factors! We’ve made a list of the biggest non-musical …

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We hear stories every day about how learning music changes and shapes people’s lives. And a really common theme of these stories is collaboration! Whether that’s connecting with an audience, a teacher or other band members. Music is a social activity! But what are the real benefits of collaborating? We spoke to Indie-Pop duo Bitter …

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

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, and life to everything.” Plato You may have heard people talking in recent years about music education being in decline as a subject area in schools across the UK. But why does it matter? Why is music education so important? Well, music education offers …

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You probably know it well. You practice and your sense of time and place disappears completely. You’re 100% immersed in music. Everything goes up to a higher level and you don’t want to stop at all. You’ve entered a rhythm. A bubble of creativity and positive energy. This is what is called being in flow. …

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

Maybe you’re dreaming about moving your music to new heights, to make playing music feel more like a natural part of your life, to be a natural part of you. Find out how with Tiny Habits… Reading time: 5 minutes Tiny Habits can help you to crack the code and get you closer to music …

3 Simple Tips: How to keep your motivation when practicing Read More »

Frustrated with your progress over a series of weekly lessons? Intensive courses are a great option for students who want to work quickly towards a short term goal. Read on to learn more! What Are Intensive Courses? An intensive course is a series of multiple lessons in a short time frame with a structured format …

Are You Ready to Progress Faster in Your Music Lessons? Read More »