'Music is an essential part of a balanced education providing a powerful and distinctive form of communication and expression. All children, whatever their background and wherever they live should have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument.' (DfES Music Services website 2003)
Learning Support Music (LS Music) is a vibrant and forward looking team of specialist music teachers who deliver instrumental tuition and curriculum support throughout the schools in Cumbria. Tuition is offered on brass, string, woodwind, guitar and keyboard instruments in Primary and Secondary Schools. Lessons usually last for 30 minutes and are often delivered within a small group environment.
Cumbria County Council provide musical instrument hire as part of their childrens services.