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Don't Fret: Learn Some Chords! Why You Should Have Guitar Lessons

April 10th, 2013 by Dexter Findley

The guitar is the instrument of modern music, the spirit animal of youth. It is synonymous with cool independence and fresh creativity. Whether it be a battered acoustic or a thrash metal axe, it is imbued with the same core romanticism: revolution, newness and change.

Because of this, playing the guitar is a deeply rewarding activity. It has social benefits that no other instrument can provide, and an immediacy of use that isn't possible with practically every other common instrument... Read More »

The best age to start learning the piano

July 28th, 2009 by Emily

Those of us who teach piano will often be asked by parents at what age their children should start taking lessons. I tend to think that age seven is about right - partly because younger children's hands are very tiny and a child could struggle to reach all the notes! However, it's undeniable that many of the world's great pianists started honing their craft at an even earlier age. Mozart was famo... Read More »

Live and Unsigned to be filmed for Sky TV!

December 1st, 2011 by Sara

A fly-on-the-wall series on the Live and Unsigned competition is coming to Sky TV, giving acts another reason to enter the competition! The documentary airing next year, will give an insight into what goes on behind the scenes of the competition.

The series will go beyond the glitz and glamour of the music industry and follow emerging bands and solo acts as they aim for stardom. This raw insight into what it takes to be successful will follow the drama and real life situations of the ... Read More »

Edinburgh Guitar and Music Festival

March 14th, 2013 by Dexter Findley

We are proud to announce that First Tutors has officially partnered with the Edinburgh Guitar and Music Festival!

The Edinburgh Guitar and Music festival is rapidly growing into a must-see international event, attracting worldwide acts performing music in a variety of guitar-based genres. This year's festival, running from the 25th to the 27th of May, will also contain an extensive program of educational guitar seminars, making it an absolute must for guitarists looking to improve the... Read More »

5 of the best guitarists in history

August 11th, 2009 by Emily

When it comes to choosing musical heroes, guitarists have always been high on the list. Indeed most guitar teachers receive the parental phone call as a result of a child's fascination with one of the guitar greats.

Now with the influence of games such as Guit... Read More »

5 best-selling British music artists

September 29th, 2009 by Emily

The British music scene has always had a healthy following across the globe, more often than not dominating the charts in numerous countries. Following on from last week's feature on the Music Year, we take a look at five of the richest bands and musicians who have all flo... Read More »

The Benefits Of Music Education

January 30th, 2015 by Sarah Adams

To many, playing a musical instrument is just a hobby. However, music can make a powerful contribution to the education and development of children, having benefits which range from those that are largely academic to the growth of social skills and contribution to overall development.

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Uke been framed

June 8th, 2010 by Emily

Who'd have thought that the small and humble ukulele could become so hugely popular?

In the last couple of years, the ukulele has shot to fame as the instrument of choice for adults and children alike. You'll be familiar with this tiny yet wonderful instrument without even knowing it - if you've heard Hawaiian music, or the hit songs of singer songwriter Jack Johnson, then you've heard the ukulele.

The uke, as it's commonly and affectionately known amongst its fan, is like a m... Read More »

Sing out for confidence

June 21st, 2010 by Emily

Since X Factor and Britain's Got Talent have become must-see TV, it seems like everybody wants to sing. Singing is seen as a way to become rich and famous and escape ordinary life.

Actually, the truth is that singing is for all of us. It's for ordinary people and singing can be incorporated into all of our lives. Shows like BBC2's The Choir have shown us what a great effect singing can have on people's lives when they come together to, well, sing.

Perhaps you are a little lack... Read More »