Local Watford music school “Music Gym” will be hosting the event on Sunday 22nd of March hoping to inspire the people of Watford back into playing music.
National Learn To Play Day, the flagship event of the UK's Music for All charity, will take place in over 100 venues nationwide over the coming weekend. It is organised to offer everyone the chance to play a musical instrument, whether they have always wanted to play, for free. Composer, pianist, bandleader and broadcaster Jools Holland, OBE is the patron of Music For All and choirmaster and presenter, Gareth Malone OBE recently became an Ambassador for the charity.
Local Watford music school 'Music Gym' will be hosting the event for locally,hoping to inspire members of the community back into playing music, allowing people all ages to try an instrument for free. Under the guidance of Music Gym's acclaimed music tutors, anyone over the age of 6 years will have the opportunity to visit and take part in taster sessions on drums and electric guitar (from 7 years) for FREE. Watford's Elected Mayor, Dorothy Thornhill MBE who has been a keep supporter of music, will be making an appearance on the day.
Jools Holland OBE Gareth Malone OBE
Jools Holland OBE, Patron for the charity commented: "Whether you used to play or whether you have always wanted to play, this is the day for you. I'm delighted to help Music for All in their quest to inspire more people to participate in music making, either for the first time or to return to playing after having lapsed. I hope my involvement will help the charity to reach more people and getting more people 'having a go'."
Owner of Music Gym Watford, Alan Johnson said: "It's going to be great fun with very talented kids and artists performing, we look forward to welcoming everyone and letting them unleash their inner rock star!"
For full details and timings of the event and to register for your free place, visit Music Gym Learn To Play Day but please note that places are limited. Anyone who registers will be entered into a free prize draw to a win a full size acoustic guitar. (Music Gym Watford is located at The Orbital Centre, Haines Way, Watford WD25 7JN).