Alistair Smith

Being a musician can often be viewed as a solo journey - spending hours perfecting your craft or writing your own songs. But there is unique power that comes from playing in bands/ensembles. It brings new challenges that wouldn't be experienced when learning solo, but once mastered, can take your appreciation for your instrument (and music in general) to a whole new level. Whether you are a beginner in your instrument, or a professional player, the benefits that come for playing with others...

Each year, World Piano Day (29th March) gives us a chance to celebrate one of the most loved instruments in the world. Whether you’re 6 or 60, it’s a great reminder that it’s never too early—or too late—to start learning the piano. If you’ve been thinking about taking up piano lessons , this could be the perfect time to begin. Piano: The UK’s Favourite Instrument to Learn The piano remains one of the most popular instruments to learn across the UK, and demand for piano lessons for beginners...

One of the most rewarding parts of teaching music is seeing how it changes people’s lives in ways they never expected. Not every student starts young, and not every musical journey begins with confidence. Sometimes it begins with a simple question: “Am I too old to learn?” The story below is written by one of our adult students, Marion, who started drum lessons after a particularly difficult period in life. Over the past year, we’ve watched her grow not only as a drummer but also in...