Bridging the Gap: Making Audio Editing Accessible for the Visually Impaired
Dive into the experiences of a visually-impaired community of audio engineers and music fans.
What we do
With interest-free loans for musical instruments, equipment and software, we help to support musicians at every level. As well as helping people become better musicians, we work with our retail partners to become stronger businesses.
Find your local music shop
Take it away is available in over 120 shops in England and Northern Ireland, most of which also sell online. Find your nearest one store.
Become a member retailer
We work with our retail partners to become stronger businesses. By investing our Arts Council grants in subsidised service charges, funding point-of-sale materials and supporting marketing campaigns, we help our retailers secure and build their place on the High Street.
Latest News
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Accessible by design: the MIDI joystick you can play with one finger
We spoke to the team behind CMPSR, the gaming-style music-making instrument that puts the play back into playing.
You’ll have likely heard of conversations around gender equality in the music industry – the lack of female and non-binary artists on festival… -
In the Spotlight… Rockem Music
We’re delighted to introduce our latest interview series ‘In the Spotlight’ with Take it away music shop members! You’ll get to know one of our music shops including how they started, what makes them tick and what you can expect…
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Interview with Sahana Gero, World Heart Beat
World Heart Beat Music Academy is an inspirational centre of musical excellence for young people. The Academy aims to give children and young people – many of whom would never have access to musical education – the opportunity to learn…
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Opening night of the Music for Youth Proms
The Music for Youth Proms is a spectacular national showcase event held at the Royal Albert Hall in November of every year. It provides a brilliant snapshot of young people’s music-making across the UK. The 2021 event was hailed as…
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Discover Orange Learn’s study books and online courses
Earlier this year Orange Learn, part of Orange Amplification, launched a new collection of study books for students looking for an alternate way to learn to play rock guitar. This original series of books provides everything needed to take accredited rock guitar exams, from debut through to Grade 8.
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