About us
The Song School is a Community Interest Company with the purpose of: creating communities for music making, accessible for everyone regardless of circumstances.
We bring children & young people together from all circumstances to contribute to a more fair and understanding society, with the ultimate aim of contributing to a music industry that is more reflective of it’s audience.
The Song School is breaking down the barriers associated with learning, making and working in music. Including high tuition fees, access to instruments & equipment, practice spaces, training and alternative pathways to industry.
We have developed three core aims to support the development of our programmes:
Let’s make music!
“Contribute to creating a music industry that is reflective of its audience”
“Be a beacon of change for the resilience of our young people, in society”
“Support young people with neurodivergence to find their way in the world”
Current landscape
“Huge disparities in participation in extra-curricular activities exist depending on social background”
“Send crisis in England risks creating ‘lost generation’ of children”
“Urgent referrals of children in mental health crisis in England rise 13% in year”
“A pricing model that funds free places for children from low-income households. Creates a community of young people with shared experiences on both sides, encouraging participation & understanding”
TSS solutions
“Peer led learning celebrating individual achievement, without pressures of testing well or conforming. Celebrating difference helping all children to thrive together, reducing isolation”
“CPD to enable staff to develop strategies of prevention through music and support where there are challenges Focus on transition periods such as junior - senior & into adulthood to aid resilience ”
Values
At TSS we believe every young person should be given a level playing field for opportunity. We have developed our value set to lay the foundations and help us monitor and improve our programmes
SHINE YOUR LIGHT BRIGHT
SHINE YOUR LIGHT BRIGHT
Community is always our first priority at TSS. We recognise being part of a like minded group of people brings an unparalleled sense of belonging and encourages everyone to be their true unique selves and ‘shine your light bright’
COLLABORATION NOT COMPETITION
COLLABORATION NOT COMPETITION
We have carried this ethos with us right from the start. We believe young musicians should work together to encourage, support and build each other up. This fosters our community spirit and encourages more light shining!
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR INTOLERANCE
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR INTOLERANCE
Everyone is welcome at The Song School. We are committed to constantly reviewing our equality and diversity priorities and ensuring we are developing programmes that make everyone feel comfortable.
ROCKSTAR QUALITY
ROCKSTAR QUALITY
We want to provide the highest quality music mentoring across disciplines to ensure all children and young people have access to the best training. This ensures they are all given an equal chance of success.
REACH FOR THE STARS
REACH FOR THE STARS
At TSS there are no unrealistic goals. All students should feel they can achieve their goals: whether this is mastering a guitar riff, applying for music college or simply attending a class with a new group of people.
IT’S GOOD TO TALK
it’s good to talk
Our awesome community of music mentors are passionate about the mental wellbeing of all students within our community. We have an open door policy for anyone needing or simply wanting a conversation.
Children working on a laptop at a table with a keyboard and a bottle of juice.
who we are
Governance
Each of our Executive team bring a unique perspective to organisational development and the future of music education, ensuring we have a balanced view of how and where to distribute our resources to best benefit the communities we serve.
