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Free Music Sessions In Shanklin Scheduled Thanks To Charity 'Music For All'

Music for All

Next month Islanders are invited to an event offering free music lessons.

The event was cancelled last year because of the pandemic but now the charity behind the event, Music for All, is returning for its ‘Learn to Play’ event.

The aim of the sessions is to encourage new and lapsed music makers to experience the joys and benefits of making music. 

By offering free music lessons at venues across the county, in person or, for the first time, online, allows all ages and abilities to gain easy access to a wide range of musical instruments and fulfil their dreams of learning to play an instrument. 

Supported by Music for All Ambassadors including Jools Holland, Jamie Cullum and Snow Patrol, Learn to Play Day ‘21 will take place at Shanklin Town Brass Band, Rylstone Gardens, Shanklin and will offer free 10-15 minute music lessons.

They take place in September over the weekend on 25 and 26.

Tony Followell, Chair of Trustees at Music for All, said:

“The positive impact of learning to play a musical instrument is well known, and the past 18 months have highlighted the enormous benefits music can offer to individual wellbeing and social cohesion.    The universal appeal of music speaks to us all and we want everyone to have the opportunity to experience music making for themselves. 

“As a charity we understand that not everyone is able to afford instruments and lessons or has access to the services that would support their music making, so our free trial days offer an opportunity of discovery for new and lapsed music makers. 

“We hope to spread joy and inspiration with the universal gift of music across Isle of Wight.”

To find a free music lesson near you or to join online visit https://musicforall.org.uk/learntoplayday/.

Or find the charity on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/musicforallcharity

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