Learning music

This guide will help you begin reading sheet music in a choir.  

In written music, all the symbols contain information about what to sing and how to sing it. There is a lot of information on the page - over time all of this will be useful but don’t worry if it takes time to get the hang of it. 

Many choirs use sheet music as a tool to learn their repertoire, but needing to read sheet music is a barrier to many people looking to join a choir. This resource will help choirs support new and potential members learning to read sheet music.

Written music is a symbolic language that provides a lot of information in a small space, but this can make it confusing if you haven’t come across it before. However, it is a skill that can be learnt, especially with the encouragement and structure of a music group. 

The Maestro Online offers an extensive range of music masterclasses in all styles, online courses and Ofqual-accredited pop piano exams for musicians. Making Music members have access to an exclusive discount.

Corporate member Biiah supports community and health through singing, committed to making singing with others inclusive, accessible and delightful.

Biiah is a technology platform that supports the development of community through group singing to help people flourish. Our mobile app currently supports both in-person and virtual coach-facilitated group singing, connecting users more intentionally with their singing journey and the positive impacts this important activity has on our holistic health.

Discover the joy and camaraderie of community choirs across the UK. Making Music is proud to support a vibrant network of community choirs, open to people of all skill levels and backgrounds, who come together to sing, connect, and make a positive impact on their communities. 

The UK Choir Festival supports, trains and brings choirs together in a great setting where they can learn, develop and thrive.

We've looked at many types of genres in our 'An introduction to' series, but now it's time to go back in time, all the way to the rise of Early music. What is Early music? How is it different from classical music? Can you still play Early music today? John Bryan gives us an overview.

Early Music in London

MusicGurus, a Making Music premium corporate member, have a simple aim: to be the number one place to learn music online.

Making Music member discount

ABRSM is the UK's largest music education body, one of its largest music publishers and the world's leading provider of music exams.

Founded in 1889, our mission has stayed the same: to nurture a love for music, and to inspire achievement in it. At ABRSM, we believe that everyone, wherever they're from, should have access to high-quality music-learning.

Take it away work with music retailers to provide interest-free finance for the purchase of musical instruments and equipment, helping to ensure that more people can access instruments and learn to play.