‘Young people are excited by the prospect of music discovery’: 8 in 10 students want to learn an instrument

Florence Lockheart
Monday, September 9, 2024

The RPO’s latest report reveals a high level of interest in learning an instrument, despite one in five parents reporting a lack of opportunity for their child

Vasily Petrenko: Nurturing this interest, and encouraging young people to push boundaries and explore new horizons is fundamental to any child’s development, and will stay with them for life' ©Ben Wright
Vasily Petrenko: Nurturing this interest, and encouraging young people to push boundaries and explore new horizons is fundamental to any child’s development, and will stay with them for life' ©Ben Wright

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