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Enjoy Free Music Lessons 9 - 12 October '25!

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 across the 9 – 12 October this year. Look out for updates!
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!

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

Or if you are interested to become one of this year’s providers of free lessons, click here!

To find out what will be happening in your local area, check back to this page in August to view the activity map!
“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
“Jaxon (aged 12) was very shy and felt a little intimidated to participate. However, with patience and perseverance he was playing a simple 4/4 drum beat and we saw his confidence grow! Really encouraging to witness this!”
LTP '23 ProviderPortsmouth
"A lovely way to try out an instrument without any obligation"
LTP '22 ParticipantEdinburgh

FAQ's

All registered providers will be listed on the 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!

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. 
 
Alternatively, you can apply for a financial grant to contribute to your continued learning through our annual Learn to Play award. This funding round will open at the end of October ’24 when further details will be available on our website. 

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

ltpparticipants@musicforall.org.uk

Learn to Play is Supported by:

Learn to Play '25 Partners: