Alistair Smith

Starting a new term of music lessons is an exciting time for both children and parents. For students beginning their musical journey, it’s a chance to discover a new instrument, meet their teacher and experience the excitement of learning to play. For those returning after a break, the start of a new term is a great opportunity to refresh their routine, set new goals and build on the progress they made previously. Whether your child is learning guitar, piano, drums, singing, bass guitar or...

As the summer draws to a close, there’s something exciting about the start of a new school term. New routines begin. School bags are packed, timetables change, and after a few weeks of relaxed summer days, there’s a sense of getting back into a rhythm. For young musicians, it can also be a brilliant time to start something new. Perhaps learning an instrument has been on your child’s mind for a while. Perhaps they’ve been inspired by a song, an artist or a friend. Or maybe they’ve already...

When people think about the greatest bands of all time, one name almost always comes to mind first: The Beatles. Four lads from Liverpool with guitars, a bass and a drum kit would go on to redefine popular music, influence generations of musicians, and write some of the most recognisable songs ever recorded. What makes their story so remarkable isn't just the fame or the record sales—it's how they got there. They didn't begin with elaborate productions or world-class studios. They started as...