Rhinegold's comprehensive directory of music education institutions, organisations and services provides information for music students, parents and teachers from primary school to adult and continuing education level.
- Over 400 independent, specialist music and choir schools.
- Out-of-school opportunities such as youth orchestras and choirs, regional centres, summer schools and short courses.
- Further and higher education institutions.
- Teacher training courses.
- Specialist course providers including: Alexander Technique, instrument-making, arts administration, recording and music technology.
The mini parents' guide includes tips on supporting and developing a child's all-round music education, a handy primer on various music initiatives, advice on choosing a teacher, tips on musical instrument maintenance and a round-up of further and higher education options.
Focus on the various education programmes put on by venues and top performing organisations; opportunities for musical gap years and other options for furthering musical development overseas.
PLUS: educational organisations, local authority music contacts and provision, useful suppliers, library and museum resources, and individual performers and performing organisations with specially designed educational programmes.