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Free Music Lessons for All

Music for All believes that making music changes lives and we want you to experience the benefits! 
Whether you’re new to music making, want to try your hand at another instrument or wish to return to an instrument you loved to play in the past, there could be a free lesson local to you during our annual Learn to Play weekend.

LTP ’26 will be taking place across the 8 – 11 October. The activity map will be released in August, check back then to find out what’s happening near you!
Learning to play music is a fantastic opportunity to:
  • Challenge your mind and strengthen your memory
  • Feel pride and a sense of achievement
  • Connect with others and make new friends
  • Take a break from stresses and worries
  • Have fun whilst being creative
  • Explore the joy of music-making!

Continue your learning!

If you enjoy your free lesson over the Learn to Play weekend, you can apply for an exclusive Learn to Play financial grant to continue your learning!

Simply head to our Individual Awards page from the 8th October to find out more and submit an application. Please note, you must attend a Learn to Play event to be eligible to apply.

Email us at: help@musicforall.org.uk if you have any questions.

Read more about the Learn to Play project by clicking here.

Or if you are interested to become a 2026 provider of free lessons, click here!

See what's happening near you via the map below, or click here to view the activity in spreadsheet format!

"Lucky was a great teacher. I couldn’t believe I was playing pan within 30 minutes. I loved it so much. Every minute of it. I’ve been wanting to try pan for so long so it was great that this wish could finally be fulfilled."
LTP '25 ParticipantLondon
"I had never heard of this scheme before, but I think it is a very creative and practical way to encourage more adults and children to try making music. Inevitably, some will find it's not for them, but giving people the opportunity to try it for themselves will inevitably result in some people being both pleased and astonished to find that they can make music, when they never even suspected that they could."
LTP '25 ParticipantBuxton, Derbyshire
“The guitar lesson was helpful and engaging, really nice environment and everyone was friendly! Thank you for the opportunity!”
LTP '24 ParticipantBuxton, Derbyshire
“Thanks so much for putting on ‘Learn to Play’, it was fantastic and really inspiring. We really enjoyed it. My son and I intend to give it all a try”
LTP '24 ParticipantCambridge
“My daughters really enjoyed trying out instruments that they would never even considered. It was relaxed and encouraging therefore they felt confident enough to try things out”
Parent of LTP '23 ParticipantsYorkshire

FAQ's

All registered providers will be listed on the activity map and spreadsheet, launched in August 2026. If there isn’t anything showing in your area, it might mean that lessons aren’t being delivered locally to you this year. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee providers will be available to deliver activity in all areas. 
 
However, we regularly add new providers to the map as they register right up until the weekend so please do check back as new activity might pop up!

When you have located the venue you want to visit, view the information on the map or spreadsheet to view how the venue is managing bookings then simply follow their guidance provided. Please note that Music for All does not manage lesson bookings.

Once you’ve had your taster lesson, speak to staff members on hand to find out if they are offering any special discounts that weekend. These offers could be towards the purchase of instruments or booking a set of lessons. 
 

You can also apply for a Music for All financial grant to contribute to your continued learning through our annual Learn to Play award. This funding round will open in October when further details will be available on our website. 

Additionally, our project partner Take it away offers interest-free loans for musical instruments, tuition, equipment and software.

Anything that helps you make music, whether it’s a brand-new, reconditioned or adapted instrument, equipment, software, tuition or even practice room hire, Take it away has you covered. Shop in-store through a network of over 100 music retailers across England and Northern Ireland or online with a participating Take it away retailer and use your interest-free loan to fund your musical journey.

If you have any further questions about getting involved, email:

ltpparticipants@musicforall.org.uk

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