Birmingham music shop to host free lessons for aspiring musicians
People of all ages can try guitar, piano and keyboard at Birmingham’s Learn to Play event
People in Birmingham will have the chance to try playing a musical instrument for free as part of a national music-making event.
Learn to Play, run by UK charity Music for All, will take place at Fair Deal Music on Saturday, October 10.
The event is open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, whether they have never played an instrument before or are returning to music after a break.
Visitors will be able to take part in free taster lessons in acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano and keyboard, with sessions provided by tutors from Rock Phoenix Music School.
The event is part of Learn to Play's annual programme, which aims to encourage more people to take up music and highlight the benefits of playing an instrument.
Jim Jones, store manager at Fair Deal Music, said: “I've hosted Learn to Play activities before, and it was always a really pleasant experience that brought a lot of new faces through the door.
“This year, I'm hosting it at Fair Deal Music and hope to connect with our local community.”
Music for All also provides grants and instruments to disadvantaged individuals, educational organisations and community groups through its year-round awards programme.
The charity says its Learn to Play events are intended to provide opportunities for people who may otherwise find music-making difficult to access.
Music for All general manager Sonali Banerjee said: “Learn to Play is therefore needed more than ever; our regional music-making activities offer access to those who might otherwise never experience the unique joy and proven wellbeing benefits of making music.”
People wishing to attend can register their interest through the Learn to Play website and select Fair Deal Music from the interactive venue map.