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GUESS it’s not such a noisy nuisance after all: One in six parents actually want their kids to learn to play drums, new research suggests. That’s just one surprising takeaway from a new study that ...

Hitting the right note: Children are being encouraged to take up real instruments after learning them virtually, a new study suggests About 2.5 million British youngsters have been inspired to ...

Tue, December 3, 2024 at 8:26 PM UTC Whether your child is a fan of Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa or Taylor Swift, these toy instruments can motivate them to explore their musical interests ...

Everyone loves music. But there are also many benefits of learning to play an instrument. Give the lifelong gift of music to ...

Research by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra revealed that 85 percent are keen to make music part of their education. It also revealed that children’s access to music is vital for developing greater ...

For one day only: David Mahoney and members of The 'Not New' Novello Orchestra A national music project to get people to hand over their old and unused instruments to children is being launched. A ...

Many parents want their children to learn to play a musical instrument — in theory. But the reality might have them questioning that desire. Living with a beginner and having to hear them practice the ...

Recruiting new musicians to learn an instrument in Scotland’s schools has been “impossible” due to the pandemic, councils warned, as figures showed that the number of school pupils taking instrumental ...

Learning any instrument for the first time is going to take time and dedication. There are so many benefits to learning an instrument. Once you get the hang of it, playing music can help relieve ...

Poorer families in the UK are at risk of under-representation in the music industry as children are being priced out of learning to play musical instruments, a new report suggests. Families from lower ...