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Calling all UK music providers - inspire more people to engage in music-making!

Are you passionate about widening access to music? Do you have resources to be able to offer free taster lessons? If so, join us as a Learn to Play Provider!
Even if you already offer free taster lessons/try outs all year round, you could further benefit from teaming up with Music for All across the official LTP weekend, read on to find out more.
LTP ’26 will be taking place across the 8 – 11 October. Registration will open soon!
Becoming a Learn to Play Provider is a fantastic opportunity to:
  • Raise your profile locally and online
  • Engage your local community through the joy of music
  • Generate sales in your business
  • Increase your teaching portfolio
  • Recruit new members to your music group
  • Join an inspiring community advocating the life changing benefits of music-making!

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

Or if you are interested to engage as a participant, click here!

Registration for Learn to Play '26 will open in spring 2026

FAQ's

As a provider you will need to finance and resource your own LTP activity as you would any event. With good planning and promotion, you should be able to welcome new people through your doors to achieve your aims, maximising the benefits of the finance you have put in.

Historically, we have been able to offer a limited number of financial grants to small scale/not-for-profit organisations requiring additional support to the core costs of venue and tutor hire. Unfortunately, for 2026 we have been unsuccessful in securing a budget for this fund so these grants are currently paused. We apologise for the extra strain this may have on your ability to be involved this year.

  • Access to an exclusive LTP resource web page to receive the latest updates, advice and digital promotional materials to help you run your Learn to Play event successfully and safely.
  • Your event advertised on our website via the LTP ’26 activity map.
  • The opportunity to receive regional PR coverage support.
  • An LTP ‘25 Promo Pack delivered to your door. Filled with A4 & A3 posters, postcards, balloons and stickers, for a small delivery fee of £5.

You might not have all three of the features (teaching resources, instruments (where required) and a venue) required to deliver an event from the outset, but don’t feel discouraged! You could explore working in partnership for example, providing the venue for an individual teacher or community group to host their event. Delivering in partnership is also a great opportunity for your to strengthen your community connections.

We recommend reaching out via word of mouth or social media to your local community and organisations, to explore how collaborating could result in delivering a successful event. If you’re struggling to find someone suitable, get in touch as we may have suggestions. 

We strongly recommend making the most of the resources we are able to provide. Check-out the comprehensive resources page when you register, use the free digital promotional materials, get involved with the PR support offer, and order a physical promo pack.
 
Additionally, we really encourage you to be proactive in your own local promotion. You’re best placed to know how word of mouth spreads in your local area/where you can put posters up or leave postcards and of course, planning social media posts to directly reach your already engaged audience is an easy win. Historically, we have found that those providers who are proactive in marketing their events locally results in a fully booked, productive and fulfilling weekend!

No, Music for All do not manage bookings, we simply sign-post participants to their local offers. When completing your registration form you will be presented with multiple options and be able to decide how you would like to manage bookings or simply operate a ‘drop in’ basis –  this information is then made public. Therefore participants will know if they need to contact you directly in advance to book a lesson.

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

ltpproviders@musicforall.org.uk

"‘Our profile has been raised, more people have been given the opportunity to try out playing, to realise music is available to them. With 'Learn to Play' supporting our work, we feel that we have a bigger voice in the music community and can reach more people who are interested in music."
Little StrummersBuckinghamshire
"From our experience, the main benefits of being a registered Learn to Play provider include increased visibility and outreach, as the event attracts individuals who may not have been aware of our group or Irish traditional music before. It also provides an excellent platform to engage with the wider community, bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together in a welcoming environment."
Cambridge ComhaltasCambridge
“The Learn to Play event was a wonderful success, bringing together a diverse group of participants from a wide age range, truly representing the vibrant and varied community we serve”
Communities FirstCroydon, London
“We believe Learn to Play is an amazing programme. It really helps the community to get involved with the activities running across town. It is a good opportunity to get everyone involved and to promote different events."
Aspire Creative HubRyde, Isle of Wight
“Learn to play provides us with a national focus, and glossy promotional materials which we normally have no access to. We hope we offer a fun morning at the least and at the best we hope we open the door to a lifetime legacy of enjoyment if they take up playing an instrument.”
Swinton & District Excelsior BandMalton, North Yorkshire
“I really believe in making music accessible to all, and engaging with the community. I love that the Learn to Play event promotes this on a bigger scale and connects individual music education providers in a shared event/purpose.”
Bee Musical music studioCharlesworth, Derbyshire

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