Entries in 'music education' (44)
New Masters of music courses announced
NEWSThe Institute of Contemporary Music Performance has announced the launch of a new Masters Degree (MMus) for guitarists, bassists, drummers and vocalists.
Musicians' Union releases resource pack for Music Education Hubs
NEWSThe Musicians' Union has issued a resource pack for the newly appointed Music Education Hubs across the country.
THE LAST WORD: James Cockell, North London Music Centre
NEWSAs July’s Last Word author stated, retail has changed, and I could not agree more.
Trinity showcasing Rock & Pop syllabus at Edinburgh Fringe
NEWSTrinity College London is giving people the chance to see songs from its new Rock & Pop syllabus performed live at Edinburgh Festival Fringe next month.
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THE LAST WORD: Make music education count
NEWSHow to make music education a crucial and central part of the retail experience to promote sales in-store...
Mel Bay added to Walk of Fame
NEWSMel Bay is among the latest inductees into the St Louis Walk of Fame, a brass-plaque dedication on the pavement in downtown St Louis.
ICMP launches teacher training course
NEWSThe Institute of Contemporary Music Performance has announced the launch of a new specialist teacher training course, Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS), which has been specifically ...
Yamaha forms bursary alliance
NEWSYamaha and the European Guitar Teachers Association have unveiled a new bursary programme that will help fund young guitarists facing financial hardship to participate in the association's National Youth Guitar ...
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ABRSM launches jazz teaching course
NEWSABRSM has launched Developing Jazz Techniques, a four-day residential course for instrumental music teachers.
Satriani on cover of iGuitar 2
NEWSIssue two of Lick Library's Guitar Interactive online consumer magazine for guitarists is now uploaded and ready to view.
Mel Bay introduces ?New Issue? programme
NEWSMel Bay Music UK has launched what it is calling the New Issue Programme, which will allow dealers to take advantage of the publisher’s full discount, as well as 60-day ...
Yamaha and Chappell get behind nursery school tour
NEWSYamaha Music, Chappell of Bond Street and concert pianist Hayley Elton are currently engaged in a groundbreaking tour of UK nurseries – the first by a concert artist – ...
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Music boosts brainpower claims new study
NEWSResearchers at The University of Kansas have revealed that playing a musical instrument at a young age could boost a person's cognitive ability as they get older, The Telegraph has ...
2011 Steve Vai Scholarship winner announced
NEWSThe Guitar Institute, part of London’s Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, has announced the winner of this year’s Steve Vai Scholarship, as personally chosen by the Grammy award-winning guitarist. ...
Roland brings networking app to drummers
NEWSRoland has launched the V-Drums Friend Jam – a powerful social networking tool for drummers. The free and easy-to-use V-Drums Friend Jam software app allows V-Drums users across the globe ...
Hal Leonard extends Fender G-Dec 3 book series
NEWSFor the first time, some of Hal Leonard’s most popular titles are available complete with guitar tab and Fender
G-Dec3-friendly SD cards, loaded with playalong backing tracks and amp ...
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Steve Vai and Berklee break world record
NEWSBerkleemusic, the online education division of Boston's Berklee College of Music, and Steve Vai, have set a Guinness world record for the world's largest ever, online guitar lesson.
School music lessons in Wales hit by ?500,000 cuts
NEWSTory cuts are continuing to turn the screw on music education in the UK, after the BBC revealed that more than £500,000 has been cut from school music lessons in ...
Alexi Laiho releases second Rock House DVD
NEWSRock House has released a new two-DVD set featuring Alexi Laiho, the acclaimed guitarist and front man of the band Children of Bodom. The new product is titled In Your ...
MU maintains concern of local authority cuts
NEWSThe Musicians Union (MU) has expressed concern that, despite government funding continuing at previous levels for a further year and the positive recommendations made in the Henley Review, many Music ...
Blundell launches drum tutorial
NEWSSession drummer and clinician – not to mention multi-brand endorser – Craig Blundell has developed new practice technique and self-tuition method for drummers of all levels, the Electronica Groove Challenge, which ...
MIA campaigns for music in Baccalaureate
NEWSThe Music Industries Association (MIA) has joined the growing campaign calling for music to be included in the English Baccalaureate.
Trinity College welcomes Henley Review
NEWSSarah Kemp, the chief executive officer of Trinity College, London, has issued the following statement in response to Darren Henley’s landmark review of music education in England.
NAMM Foundation grants available
NEWSThe NAMM Foundation has announced that employees of NAMM-member companies who are pursuing education or careers in the music products industry can submit applications to be considered for a William ...
Full MIA response to Henley Review
NEWSFollowing the publication on February 7th of the Henley Review, the long awaited report into the provision of music education across the country, which prompted the Education Secretary, Michael Gove, ...
