Schools re-opening: government failing to follow safety advice
It is not safe enough for all schools in England to re-open on 1 June, says a report from a committee chaired by former Chief Scientific Adviser Sir D…
Category: Health & wellbeing
Mission impossible? An expert opinion on the safe re-opening of English primary schools
Should parents trust the government's policy about re-opening schools? Colin Diamond, Professor of Educational Leadership at Birmingham University, of…
Five tips for keeping in time at the piano
It may seem counter-intuitive, but spending structured practice time away from the instrument can reap rewards for pianists, improving memory and visu…
New online coronavirus info hub from Help Musicians UK
UK charity Help Musicians UK has launched Coronamusicians, designed to provide a central source of support and advice for all musicians in the UK duri…
Coronavirus – follow public health advice, advocates UK trade body
The Association of Independent Music (AIM), the not-for-profit trade body exclusively representing the UK’s independent music sector, has called for…
Musikmesse postponed – virus
Messe Frankfurt has announced the postponement of the 2020 Musikmesse trade show, due to take place in Frankfurt from 1-4 April.
Practising the piano – without the piano
It may seem counter-intuitive, but spending structured practice time away from the instrument can reap rewards for pianists, impriving memory and visu…
The Complete Pianist offers holistic approach to piano playing
Penelope Roskell is a renowned performer, educator, author and piano injury specialist.
Live Music Now publishes study on the impact of live music in social care and care homes
A new case study published by UK charity Live Music Now (LMN) focusses on a programme of live music activities and their impact on the residents, staf…
Asia Pacific Community Music conference postponed
The 2020 Asia Pacific Community Music Network (APCMN) Conference, due to take place in Hong Kong from 5-8 March, has been postponed because of the cor…