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Music clubs

Music clubs are often included in study support or after-school activity programmes. Your child's school will have more information on this.

Your local authority can also give you information about after-school programmes and clubs. Their website is often a good way to find out what is on offer, or you can contact them directly.

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Affordable music initiatives, performance opportunities and events

There are a number of government-sponsored initiatives to help children participate in music education and events at a low cost or free of charge. You may also find organisations or individuals in your area that run music classes and workshops for children for a fee.

Music for Youth is an educational charity offering free access to music educational and performance opportunities to children aged from four to 18.

Youth Music offers free music activities aimed specifically at children who might not otherwise have opportunities to participate in them.

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Lessons and grants for a gifted or talented child

Talented children often deserve encouragement in their music studies. Music education can be expensive but there are schemes and initiatives on offer to help with costs.

If your child has been identified as gifted or talented, they may be eligible for a grant under the government's Music and Dance Scheme, which has been set up to encourage young musicians.

There are number of music charities offering awards that can help fund music studies for a talented child, or helping in other ways. Awards for Young Musicians is one such charity and its website can direct you to other organisations that can help.

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Apply for instrumental tuition

The following link will let you enter details of where you live and then take you to your local authority website where you can find out more about instrumental tuition in your area.

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More useful links

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