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Welcome to our February 2021 update (well done, we made it through the longest January on record!) 🎉
From opportunities and events to good reads and inspiration, there is a lot happening this month. Here is a round up of some…
Have you ever wondered how the piano was invented? Or what the differences between a clavichord, harpsichord and a piano are?
Us too! Take it away retailer Markson Pianos has put together a very interesting article on the origins of this…
Buying a new instrument for the first time can be a daunting experience. Regardless of what you are buying, it can be difficult knowing where to start. You might be thinking that some instruments all look the same but there…
It’s a new year. I think we all agree that this does not and should not = a new you.
However, the beginning of a year is a great moment to reflect. Resolutions can be a useful focus but somehow that…
As the end of the calendar year draws near, it’s time to start thinking about challenges and opportunities in the year ahead! Has your child been recommended a new instrument? Have they outgrown their current violin? Is it time for…
We’re delighted to introduce Ebony & Ivory, the newest music shop member of the Take it away scheme!
Celebrating 40 years of business, we caught up with the team to find out more about the shop based in Colindale, North-West…
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