• 85% of Children Want to Learn an Instrument : Here’s How to Help Them Start

    85% of Children Want to Learn an Instrument : Here’s How to Help Them Start

    September often feels like a month of new beginnings. New school shoes, new routines, new subjects : and, for many children, a growing curiosity about music. New research from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has found that 85% of children are interested in having the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, up from 80% in 2023.…

  • In the Spotlight: PianoSphere Features AberMusic’s Steven Swindells

    In the Spotlight: PianoSphere Features AberMusic’s Steven Swindells

    Hey everyone! We have some incredibly exciting news to share with the AberMusic community today. Our very own Founder and Director, Steven Swindells, has been featured in the prestigious "Teacher Spotlight" over at PianoSphere! If you’ve been following our journey here at AberMusic, you know how much we value the intersection of high-quality education and…

  • The Conservatoire Edge: Why Who You Learn From Matters More Than You Think

    The Conservatoire Edge: Why Who You Learn From Matters More Than You Think

    There's a quiet truth that separates those who simply learn an instrument from those who truly master one—the calibre of the person guiding them. In an age where music education has become increasingly commoditised—where anyone with a keyboard and a webcam can call themselves a teacher—the distinction between adequate instruction and exceptional mentorship has never…