THE UK charity Music for All has announced the return of their flagship event ‘Learn to Play’ which is being at Chard Music Somerset next month.
The event will take place on October 7 and 8 October as part of the ‘Learn to Play’ weekend events which provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to take up a free music lesson on their chosen instrument at their local venue.
The event in Somerset is open to all comers, regardless of age, experience, and background - it aims to inspire, encourage, and enable both new and lapsed musicians to enjoy the benefits of playing a musical instrument and start or reignite their musical journey.
Sonali Banerjee, Music for All’s General manager said: “The past few years have been challenging for many and the effects of the pandemic are still being felt with the music industry being hit in so many ways.
"Our ‘Learn to Play’ weekend is needed now more than ever - It extends opportunities to individuals wanting to try an instrumental lesson for free at their local participating venue.
“Through the ‘Learn to Play’ events we aim to inspire and support as many people as possible in experiencing the unique joys and benefits of learning to play an instrument which could turn into a lifetime of enjoyment.
“We welcome all age groups and particularly encourage youngsters who may not have the opportunity to experience music lessons at school, to come along and try out an instrument of their choice.
"Music-making is a form of self-expression, a therapeutic tool, and provides a channel for creative energy; in children, numerous benefits have been identified – enhancing intellectual, social, language, and literacy skills as well as building cultural knowledge.
“At Music for All we make it our mission to support disadvantaged music makers with limited financial resources to access music making, and the ‘Learn to Play’ events are a fundamental part of this work.”
Those interested in getting involved in Learn to Play ‘23 events and accessing their free music lesson should simply visit the Learn to Play website, select their closest venue using the interactive map, and register their interest directly with the venue.
For more information on Music for All visit www.musicforall.org.uk
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