This is available for low-income families or individuals who want to learn to play an instrument but can’t afford private lessons and can’t access lessons through education. It is run by musician volunteers who are happy to pass it forward and give something back.
“If every experienced player taught just 1 person, we would have an abundance of players.”
In an ideal world, children should have the option to learn an instrument in school, however, this is increasingly not happening (here in the UK) and there appears to be a shortage of players in bands.
This started from a blog post I wrote: Keeping Free Music Lessons Alive! A Possible Solution?
In the interest of fairness, I am also offering to list organisations and professional tutors. Furthermore, free lessons are only for people who genuinely can’t afford to join an organisation or pay for lessons.
How it works
Volunteering
As a volunteer, you register with us and tell us what instrument(s) you are willing to teach and what area you travel to. We post you on here and I will connect you with any enquiries. After that, it is between you and the student (or their parents) to organise lesson times and the location of the lessons.
- If you want to volunteer… please get in touch.
Becoming a Student
It takes time and practice to become a musician, so you must be serious about learning and prepared to put in the work.
- If you are looking for lessons… please get in touch.
Listings
Volunteer Tutors
Want to learn but can’t afford it? Here is a list of volunteers offering free tuition.
Urmston, Manchester
- Lee Pritchard – Offering to teach one new Trombonist – See profile >
Timperley
- Steve Shawcross – All Brass – See profile >
Stockport
- Richard Barrett – Trombone, Euphonium, Baritone, Tenor Horn – Stockport – See profile >
Are you a musician? Want to give something back?
“If every experienced player taught just one person, we would have an abundance of players.”
Organisations / Training Bands
If you have a modest budget and would like to learn in a group environment there are lots of organisations looking to teach people in their bands. These are charity organizations.
- Flixton – Flixton Community Band