The links we have published here to selected educational organisations and products are not recommendations. You should apply the same considerations - both quality and health and safety - in choosing these as you always do when choosing a school, teacher or workshop. If in any doubt about a given workshop, ask the organiser if you may attend and observe a session.

National Association for Music Educators
Support organisation for music educators, promoting music education of the highest quality, accessible to all

Music Education Council
The UK umbrella body for music education organisations

Sound Sense
National development agency for community music. Advice on all aspects of music and disability

Youth Music
Providing music-making opportunities for children up to the age of 18

Berkshire Maestros
Teaching Berkshire's young people how to make music

DCMS
Department for Culture, Media and Sport

DfES
Department for Education and Skills

Federation of Music Services
Representing over 120 UK Local Education Authority Music Services

Parents Information Network
Help for parents to support their children’s learning through the use of computers, software and the Internet

Awards for Young Musicians
Assists musically gifted children (aged 5 to 18), by giving them financial awards to help them achieve their potential.

Music and Dance Scheme
Do you know a child with a special talent in music or dance? Would he or she benefit from special training? Would they need help with school fees? The Department for Education and Skills' Music and Dance scheme enables almost 800 exceptionally talented children to have access to the best specialist music and dance training available alongside a good academic education.

Motivation and Reinforced Learning
A thoughtful personal view on learning strategies.

Yamaha Music
An overview of Yamaha's educational activities and products. See also information about Yamaha's own music schools.