Back to school means back to music! Here are some quick tips for a great start: Check your instrument—make sure it’s in good shape. Warm up with breathing and long tones. Practice with purpose—small steps lead to big progress. Stay positive—patience is key! Check out our blog: buff.ly/nzfXT5Y

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Save the Date – Buzz Fundraising Concert! We're hosting a Fundraising Concert on 2nd July – and you're invited! Stay tuned for venue details, performers, and how you can get involved! Help us spread the word – and get ready for an evening of great music! Support us! buzzmusic.co.uk/support-us

Support Community Music-Making! We are raising funds to expand our inclusive music workshops for people of all ages and abilities. Every donation helps us grow our instrument bank and deliver more hands-on music experiences. 🎶 Find out more and support us here: buzzmusic.co.uk/support-us

Happy International Tuba Day to all the tuba players out there! #brass #tuba #sousaphone

Want to know a bit more about what we've been up to over the last 2 weeks as we've made music across Derbyshire? Check out our blog "Musical Travels Around Derbyshire" here: buff.ly/c9tNYf2 #HAF #Music #Education #Community #BuzzingBlog #Derbyshire

Huge thanks to our brilliant musicians for facilitating 36 workshops in 21 locations over the past 8 days! 🎶 Shoutout to Ben A, Adam R, Ben H, Becky H, Helen S, Jay R, Charlotte B, Phil R, Amy H, Rosie B, Hannah S, Steve B, Natalie R and Harry R. Your dedication is amazing! #HAF #Music #Derbys

Today was the last day of our tour of #Derbyshire supporting #HAF activities with Ben A & Adam R drumming in Barlborough and Bolsover and Jay R & Charlotte B drumming in Ripley! A huge thanks to Street Games UK for supporting us to deliver sessions across the county. #Music #Education #Community

Yesterday Ben H and Ben A have enjoyed drumming in Long Eaton! #HAF #Derbyshire #Music #Education #Community

Loving our musical journey across Derbyshire where we've been enjoying all kinds of music making with young people attending Holiday activity clubs. #HAF #Derbyshire #Music #Community #Education

Thursday brought the final day of this week’s holiday workshops! • Becky H & Charlotte B drumming in Heanor & Swadlincote • Helen S & Hannah S drumming in Alfreton • Natalie R & Phil R playing ukuleles in Shirebrook Excited to visit more holiday clubs next week! #HolidayActivities #HAF2025

A packed, creative day on Wednesday: • Natalie S & Adam R with Boomwhackers & Handbells in Hilton • Becky H & Charlotte B with ukuleles in Langley Mill • Ben A at the Level Centre Rowsley open day with drumming, Boomwhackers & instrument making #InclusiveMusic #HAF2025

Another brilliant day of music-making on Tuesday! • Phil R & Harry R with Boomwhackers in Long Eaton • Ben A & Ben H drumming + making instruments in Spondon & Stonebroom • Helen S & Hannah S leading drumming in Heanor #CreativeWorkshops #HAF2025

Fantastic first day of our HAF music workshops on Monday! • Ben A & Charlotte B drumming in Derby • Ben H & Steve B drumming in Woodville Plenty more to come this week — let’s keep the beats going! #HAF2025 #MusicWorkshops

Last day of holiday workshops for this week with Becky H and Charlotte B drumming in Heanor and Swadlincote, Helen S and Hannah S drumming in Alfreton and Natalie R and Phil R playing ukuleles in Shirebrook. Looking forward to visiting more holiday clubs next week!

Busy day today with Natalie S and Adam R enjoying Boomwackers and Handbells in Hilton, Becky H and Charlotte B in Langley Mill playing ukeleles, and Ben A at The Level Centre, Rowsley supporting their open day with drumming, Boomwackers and instrument making.

Another great day of music making with Phil R and Harry R in Long Eaton with Boomwackers, Ben A and Ben H drumming and making instruments in Spondon and Stonebroom, and Helen S and Hannah S drumming in Heanor. #music #community #HAF

We’ve had a great first day of HAF music workshops with Ben A and Charlotte B drumming in Derby and Ben H and Steve B drumming in Woodville. Plenty more to look forward to this week!

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The benefits of music education extend far beyond school. From boosting confidence to reducing stress, learning an instrument is a lifelong gift. Let’s support music programs and give every student the chance to experience the joy of music! #SupportMusicEducation

Music brings people together. Whether it’s playing in a band, orchestra, or just jamming with friends, learning an instrument teaches teamwork, patience, and communication—skills that last a lifetime. #LearnMusic #Collaboration

Did you know that students who learn an instrument often perform better in maths and reading? Music strengthens cognitive skills, pattern recognition, and even social development. Investing in music education is investing in brighter futures! #MusicMatters #Education

Learning a musical instrument in school isn’t just about music—it’s about life skills! Studies show that playing an instrument improves memory, discipline, and problem-solving. Plus, it’s a creative outlet that boosts mental well-being. #MusicEducation #LifelongSkills

Ben has had a great time this week supporting the Level HED programme at The Level Centre in Rowsley. A fantastic mix of music, making and creativity.

Drumming, singing and…trumpets! We’ve had a fabulous day of music making with SEN Fit CIC thanks to Happy Days Charity. #music #workshops #performance #youthmusic #sendmusic

Ben, Ian and Natalie had fun this afternoon with music sessions in Eckington! #Music #Community #Workshops

Yesterday's Alfreton event was a hit with local teenagers! Thanks to Amber Valley SSP, Ben and Ian inspired with their engaging music workshops. Today, Natalie joins them in Eckington for inspiring musical sessions at a community event.

We had a great couple of days last week attending the music and drama expo in London. Such a great event for connecting with fellow educators alongside plenty of thought provoking CPD.

We had a great rehearsal with our community ensemble this afternoon playing some fab music! #Music #Community #Brass #Woodwind

Education is a right for all, and music is a powerful tool to make it meaningful. On this #InternationalDayOfEducation, we celebrate the joy, creativity, and inclusion that music brings to schools and communities. Together, let’s inspire lifelong learning through music. #Music #Education #MusicEd

We can make music just about anywhere! Here’s a flashback to the summer when Helen and Ben delivered drumming sessions on a cricket pitch!! #Music #MusicEducation #MusicActivities #workshop

Adam and Ben had fun this afternoon using Boomwhackers in our after school club in Nottingham! #Music #Education

Great planning session this morning with SEN FIT CIC in preparation for a youth music workshop day in March. We can’t wait! #Music #Workshop #Performance

#Brass musicians! I’m looking at programming for the coming year…any suggestions for original #brassquintet repertoire? We have so many arrangements it would be great to play more original works aside from Ewald etc.

Great to be back in schools this week. We’ve also got our first community ensemble rehearsal of 2025 on Friday!

Last day of HAF music sessions today with… Drumming in Hilton with Jay and Adam Boomwhackers in Ilkeston with Ben and Amy Drumming in Long Eaton and Alfreton with Justin and Ian Singing in Spondon with Rosie Handbells and Boomwhackers in Heanor with Natalie and Phil! #music

More musical fun today! Jay and Ben drumming in Whaley Bridge Natalie and Adam enjoying Boomwhackers and handbells in Borrowash and Alfreton Justin and Phil Boomwhacking in Heanor and Langley Mill Ben and Jasmine making homemade instruments in Whaley Bridge. More tomorrow and it’s a busy one!

Another busy day of music sessions with Natalie and Ben enjoying handbells and Boomwhackers in Ripley, Justin and Adam drumming in Ilkeston and Helen and Phil drumming in South Normanton. #music

✨ Merry Christmas from Buzz Music and Arts CIC! ✨ To all our incredible supporters, musicians, teachers, facilitators, artists, and community members: thank you for making 2024 a year filled with creativity, connection, and joy. Your passion and talent have kept the Buzz alive! #MusicAndArts

Ben and Ian are all set up and ready to go for our first Winter HAF music session in Kirk Hallam. #Music

We’ve been busy this week scheduling music workshops for the Derbyshire Holiday Activity and Food programme. Our team of facilitators are all looking forward to making music with young people across the county. #Music #Workshops

We had an incredible time yesterday with the fabulous Deep Down Brass performing at Oak Field School in Nottingham. Such a joy filled morning! #Music #Education #SEND

Looking forward to our fundraising concert on Wednesday. It promises to be fun and festive evening! #Music #Brass #Christmas #Community

Tip 2: Break It Down! Got a tricky piece of music? No worries! Break it into small sections and work on one part at a time. Slowly but surely, you’ll nail the whole thing. Don’t rush—progress is all about small steps! #PracticeSmarter #MusicProgress #MusicianAdvice

Great to be part of the Happy Heanor event this evening, making music with a group of wonderful young people and their families.

We are planning music sessions and need your help! We know they will boost early development, strengthen bonds, encourage creativity, build social skills and provide stress relief...but we don't know where and when will work best for YOU! Please share your thoughts. forms.office.com/e/yh1azwQQW5

Fun quintet rehearsal last night for a few Christmas concerts we’ve got coming up! #BrassQuintet #Tuba #MusicianSky #Christmas #Brass #LiveMusic #Brass

Adam and Ben have had a busy afternoon in Nottingham teaching Year 5s trumpet followed by drumming club with Year 3 and 4. #Music #MusicEducation #Brass #Trumpet #Drums #PrimaryMusic

Tip 1: Set Clear Goals! Before you start practicing, think about what you want to achieve. Whether it’s learning a new song or improving technique, having a goal gives your practice session direction and purpose. #MusicGoals #MusicianTips #PracticeWithPurpose #YoungMusicians

Experience the magic of live music in your school! Our brass ensemble performances inspire creativity and ignite a passion for the arts among students. Let's enrich their learning journey together! #Teachers #Schools #UKSchools #PrimarySchool #SecondarySchool #Music