Future Yard to ‘Turn Up The Volume’ on music education in local primary schools

Future Yard’s “Turn Up The Volume” programme brings live music, creativity, and industry-led learning to regional primary schools, transforming how children experience and engage with music.

Following a successful pilot involving 12 primary schools across Wirral and impacting over 3,500 children, Future Yard’s pioneering schools programme is redefining what music education can look like in the classroom. 

By combining curriculum-based learning with live music experiences, hands-on creative projects and access to professional musicians, the programme aims to inspire the next generation of creators, performers and music lovers. 

Built on Future Yard’s founding belief that “music can change the world”, the initiative gives every child the opportunity to develop confidence, creativity and self-expression through music, regardless of their background or previous experience.

The programme aligns with the National Curriculum while introducing a fresh, contemporary approach to music learning. Schools benefit from ready-to-use teaching resources, professional development opportunities for staff and access to high-quality instruments and specialist support.

Children can also learn modern instruments as part of our Band Club sessions, growing confidence and learning about music as a team, forming bands and getting ready to be the next headliners on the stage at Future Yard and venues across the region.

Children taking part will experience:

• Inspiring weekly music lessons designed by musicians and educators

• Interactive workshops and in-school live music performances

• Real industry experiences, visiting our working live music venue

• Access to high-quality instruments and our modern Band Club sessions

• Opportunities to perform and showcase their creativity

• Direct engagement with the music industry and professional artists

The pilot year has already demonstrated the appetite for a new approach to music education, with participating schools embracing a model that connects classroom learning with real-world musical experiences.

Future Yard believes music education should do more than teach notes and rhythms. It should help young people find their voice, build confidence, develop teamwork skills and discover new possibilities for their future.

Stu Nichols, Head of Skills and Learning at Future Yard said:

“Every child deserves access to inspiring, high-quality music education. Turn Up The Volume is about opening doors, breaking down barriers and showing young people that music belongs to them. Through live experiences, creativity and collaboration, we’re helping children develop skills that will stay with them for life.”

With thousands of children expected to benefit as the programme expands, Future Yard is now encouraging schools to join the movement and help shape a new future for music education.

Find out more about Turn Up The Volume and register here

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