Learn To Play Day 2017 Events Announced

Anyone can get one of thousands of free musical instrument lessons available nationwide on Learn to Play Day 2017, along with loads of special event offers and competitions to take part in.

Learn To Play Day is the flagship event of the charity Music for All in partnership with the Musicians’ Union, the Arts Council ‘Take It Away’ scheme and Making Music. Its aim is to get everyone, young and old, and of different levels of experience to be inspired or return to learning to play a musical instrument.

Playing music has the power to reduce stress, help children learn math and improve intelligence. Other research show that learning to play music improves self-esteem, hand eye co-ordination, improves memory, it teaches perseverance and discipline through practice which in turn creates responsibility and a sense of achievement.

PMT stores will be holding Learn to Play Day events across the weekend, while Korg will be holding events at The Stables MK along with a chance to win a TM50 Tuner /Metronome. ACM Guildford, in association with Andertons have special guest and Lower Than Atlantis drummer Eddy Thrower making an appearance. Music Mark is also joining in the fun and taking part for the first time is Harp on Wight. For full details and to find a music shop near you participating, head over here.