Category: Tim’s Wise Words Blog
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Want music lesson this September?
If you are looking for music lessons this September then get in touch by calling or filling in the form
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Wicked songs summer playlist
It’s sunny and we’re starting to think all things BoxFest in the TMB Office. We asked the teachers to give us some totally AWESOME song suggestions that are guaranteed party pleasers – here’s what they came up with! If you don’t know some of these, get yourself onto our YouTube playlist here and start practising for the…
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Should school music lessons be free?
In Scotland this week, the Scottish Education Secretary has urged local councils to fund free music lessons for school pupils. The move follows the release of a report by the Education and Skills Committee that revealed the impact charging for music tuition can have on pupils. One local authority reported a 70% drop in music…
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Why we do what we do
Music has the power to do many things. It can make you dance, sing, clap your hands, tap your feet, whistle or even stop you in your tracks to just listen. It can take you on a rollercoaster of emotions from joy to sadness, love to anger and everywhere in between. Just hearing the opening…
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Bass Guitar – Where are all the bass players?
BASS GUITR – Embrace it, play it and encourage all your friends to play bass! When forming a band it is typical for a guitarist or two (and perhaps a singer) to come together and start something creative. Then they look for a drummer and the bass player comes last. WHY? Sometimes one of the…
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Easter Workshops at TMB
Are you looking for something to entertain the kids during the Easter holidays? Need something that doesn’t involve running around a sports hall or spending all day on a screen? We’ve got just the answer! This Easter, we’re going to be running two different workshops: Intro to Music is perfect for beginners who have no prior…
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Music and mental health
It’s Children’s Mental Health Week, so what better time to talk about how music supports children to tap into their emotions, relax, have fun and release feel-good endorphins into their systems? Research shows that listening to and playing a musical instrument can act as a stress management tool. At The Musical Box, we have always argued that…
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New teacher at TMB
As we kick off 2019, we’re delighted to introduce a new teacher to the TMB family: James Allen is joining the Stratford studio to take over from Bradley. With nearly 30 years experience performing both as a solo artist and in bands, he’s performed at venues including the Ricoh Arena and The Jam House in Birmingham.…
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Stratford Studio Open Day 2019
We’re opening the doors to our Stratford Studio on Saturday 9th February for prospective students to come and find out what TMB is all about. Our Open Day is a great opportunity for visitors to tour the studio, meet our teachers and take a trial music lesson in an instrument of their choice. We’re open…