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Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you, Kenza, for supporting us! Learn to Play is starting today! Check the map on our website to discover a Learn to Play event close to you! There are over 80 providers all across the UK ready to share the joy of music-making with you.

www.musicforall.org.uk/learn-to-pla...

Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · 3d

Taking part in Learn to Play ‘25 this weekend? You could be eligible to apply for a Learn to Play Financial Award! The first award round will be opened late-October, and the details announced below:
🔗Musicforall.org.uk/apply-for-funding/individual-funding/
📩[email protected]

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · 4d

Did you know that it is a myth that arts students end up without a job after their studies? A subject like music, for example, teaches invaluable transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, perseverance, and resilience—all of which are fundamental to the working world.

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Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks to the generous support of the Foyle Foundation, we’ve awarded a record number of grants. Let’s keep the momentum going and make LTP ‘25 a truly inspiring celebration of creativity!

🔗 www.musicforall.org.uk/learn-to-pla...
📩 [email protected]

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www.musicforall.org.uk

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Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · 16d

Send a charitable e-card at DontSendMeACard.com and support Music for All!

🎶 Every card helps fund music making & cuts waste.

#MusicForAll #DontSendMeACard

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Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · 17d

Music for All’s funding Round 4 is now closed.

If you missed the chance to apply in this round, keep your eyes peeled on our website/socials for the opening of Round 5, opening mid-October.

#MusicforAll #MakingMusicChangesLives #Community #Grants

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Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · 19d

“Thank you so much for giving music back to me”

After losing everything, Music for All was able to get John a new guitar and amp and make music a part of his life again. He’s reconnected with bandmates and has been writing and recording again.

Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · 23d

There’s still time to register as a provider for Learn To Play ‘25 and to apply for funding! 🎶

A big thank you to Foyle Foundation for their continued support.

👉Get in touch for an application form!
🔗https://www.musicforall.org.uk/learn-to-play-providers/

Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · 24d

Be part of Learn To Play ‘25! There’s still time to register as a provider and open your doors to new students.
Join Learn To Play on 9-12 October for your chance to bring music education to all who would benefit and help others test their creativity!

🚀 www.musicforall.org.uk/learn-to-pla...

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www.musicforall.org.uk

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Vaughan Fleischfresser @vfleischfresser.bsky.social · 25d

Your love of music is yours.

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Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · 29d

We’re proud to support Include Choir's powerful work bringing communities together through song. With our grant, they’re increasing ethnic diversity in their music by sharing African chants and South Asian percussion, which were co-created with people with learning disabilities and autism.

Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · Sep 10

Making music isn’t just fun—it’s transformative! Researchers say it boosts wellbeing, sharpens the mind, and strengthens social bonds.
Our Learn to Play event is your chance to start (or restart) your journey.
🚀 Tap the link to learn more!
🔗https://www.musicforall.org.uk/learn-to-play-participants/

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Sep 9

We are proud to have supported New Cangle School with a Music For All grant to buy recorders and ukuleles!

🗣️ They say: ‘The children who have joined ukulele club have been so enthusiastic that many of them now have their own instruments! so they can work on their music at home too!’

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Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · Sep 5

We are celebrating International Day of Charity!

If you are a school or college planning an event this term, we want you to consider using the event to support music-making opportunities for disadvantaged communities by fundraising for Music for All.

Let’s spread the joy of music making!

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Sep 5

In 2025, the number of UK students choosing to study music at A-level decreased by a further 1.4%, continuing a shocking downward trend since 2010! This needs to end: we need opportunities for music-making to everyone. Sign if you agree: www.change.org/p/music-make...

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Vaughan Fleischfresser @vfleischfresser.bsky.social · Sep 2

Music make it all worthwhile.

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Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · Sep 2

Funding is still available for smaller/non-profit organisations, with up to £400 ready to be awarded to potential applicants! A big thank you to Foyle Foundation for their continued support.

👉Get in touch for an application form!

🔗https://www.musicforall.org.uk/learn-to-play-providers/

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Sep 2

UK musicians are predominantly white, middle-class, and London-based. But if we want a diverse, thriving music industry, we need to start investing in early, equitable music education – in every school, for every child. Sign if you agree! www.change.org/p/music-make...

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Aug 28

Did you know that music therapy not only increased the levels of social interaction and engagement of dementia patients, but also led to them needing less sedatives and painkillers?

Help us raise awareness for the benefits of music making today! www.change.org/p/music-make...

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Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · Aug 27

There’s still time to register as a provider for Learn To Play ‘25! If you own a music studio and are passionate about music and music education, then share your expertise with a taster session.

🔗 www.musicforall.org.uk/learn-to-pla...
📩 [email protected]

Providers | Music For All

www.musicforall.org.uk

Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · Aug 27

Want to boost your company’s social impact?

Why not support Music for All through Benevity’s Enterprise Impact Platform - a one-stop hub for giving, volunteering, grants, and employee engagement.

Getting started is easy, just hit ‘Request a Demo’ on the Benevity Hub!

Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · Aug 25

We’re proud to have supported @TheatrePeckham Songwriting & Music Production course through a Music for All grant!

12 young people gained hands-on training in Logic Pro, explored their creativity through song writing, and spent a day in a professional recording studio with DJMag at W1 Curates.

Music For All @mfacharity.bsky.social · Aug 22

Learn to Play gives individuals the chance to experience music education in new and inspiring ways. Inspired with instruments in hands, LTP breathes a whole new world of creativity nationwide!

Our 2025 activity map is now live! Find your nearest Learn To Play provider today.

Providers | Music For All

www.musicforall.org.uk

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Music Makers' Charter @musicmakerscharter.bsky.social · Aug 14

Research found that music can be a non-pharmacological method of relieving chronic pain. But why? One theory is that it encourages the release of endorphins, another suggests that music distracts the patient through their memories.

Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

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Vaughan Fleischfresser @vfleischfresser.bsky.social · Aug 14

We need to fill our schools and our communities with music.

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