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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 took place across 8 – 11 October. Dates for LTP ’27 will be announced soon!
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 to find out more and submit an application. Please note, you must attend a Learn to Play event to be eligible to apply.

Take it Away
Take it Away offers interest-free loans for musical instruments, tuition, equipment, and software. Participants can shop in-store and online with a participating Take it Away retailer.

Rockschool
Rockschool are a leading international awarding body and music education network and are offering Learn to Play Participants 2 weeks of free access to their new learning platform Backstage, with full access to all the RSL/Rockschool Digital e-books. Click here to access the free trial.

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

Or if you are interested to become a 2027 provider of free lessons, click here!

Take a look at all the fantastic events from this year below:

"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 are listed on the activity map and spreadsheet. 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!

Please note that the above map is the LTP ’26 map. The LTP ’27 map will be launched next summer!

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.

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

ltpparticipants@musicforall.org.uk

Learn to Play '26 Partners:

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