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🎶 Music making for the masses
💸 Finance options for instruments, tuition, equipment and software
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In celebration of the new Guide to Buying Adaptive Musical Instruments, our partners at Open Up Music introduce the Clarion: a ground-breaking accessible instrument designed to open up music-making for everyone. 🎶 Discover how it’s transforming the way musicians, parents, educators, and therapists create and connect through sound. 🔗 Read the full feature via the link in bio!

Image credit: National Open Youth Orchestra A group of musicians, some using wheelchairs and assistive technology, rehearse together in a music hall. Laptops and tablets display colourful digital music interfaces (the Clarion), and one musician plays a violin. by @takeitawaymusic

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🎶 50 years of making music happen! 🎶

From first notes to full-on folk sessions, Hobgoblin Music have been helping musicians find their sound, build confidence and bring their creativity to life. 🪗🪕

👋 Visit them online or in-store, and don’t forget to ask about finance options with Take it away.

Discover their story and get inspired to make your own music. 💪✨
Read more via the link in our bio!

#TakeItAwayMusic #HobgoblinMusic taken in Hobgoblin Music by @takeitawaymusic

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The first note. The first chord. The first song you learn all the way through.

Whatever your starting point, the right instrument or bit of kit can help turn “I’d love to…” into “I’m doing it.” 🎸🎹🥁

With Take it away, you could spread the cost of your next musical purchase with interest-free finance at participating retailers.

Your music journey starts somewhere. Why not start here? Head to the link in our bio or takeitaway.org.uk/how-it-works to find out more. #TakeItAwayMusic by @takeitawaymusic

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2 months ago

Two seriously special basses are on their way to Bass Direct! 🔥

Bass Direct have been passionate about providing the best bass gear since 2007. Based in Warwick, UK, they’ve built a global reputation for offering a unique selection of bass guitars, amplifiers, effects, and accessories.

Check them out online for the latest arrivals.🤘 #TakeItAwayMusic
📷 BassdirectUK on Facebook taken in Bass Direct by @takeitawaymusic

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3 months ago

Meet the maker behind @parmakisinstruments 🔨🎻

Since graduating from violin-making school in 2020, Theo Parmakis has built a reputation as one of Sheffield’s go-to specialists for handcrafted string instruments, repairs and restorations. His bespoke approach means many customers return throughout their musical journey, trusting him with everything from first repairs to custom-built instruments.

In our latest Meet the Music Shop feature, Theo shares his path into instrument making, the rewards of working closely with musicians, and why accessibility to quality instruments matters.

Read the full story via the link in our bio or head to takeitaway.org.uk 🎶 taken in Parmakis Instruments by @takeitawaymusic

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4 months ago

We believe everyone deserves the chance to own the instrument they’ve been dreaming of. Explore your options at takeitaway.org.uk/how-it-works 🎶 by @takeitawaymusic

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5 months ago

Music Bros. is your launchpad into the world of music. 🎶 Whether you’re hunting for your next instrument, looking for expert advice, or simply enjoying a browse among great gear, this is where your musical journey levels up.⁠
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Visit them online or in-store at 12 Roushill Bank, Shrewsbury. Finance options available with Take it away 🤘
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@musicbrosltd 🔥 Hot this week: Gibson Custom Shop Hummingbird, Torch Ebony. A true icon for players ready to make a statement. taken in Music Bros Ltd by @takeitawaymusic

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🎶 Step inside one of the UK’s most iconic music shops 🎺

From its beginnings in 1966, founded by Jack Dawkes, the grandfather of current owners Jon and David, Dawkes has grown into a hub for brass and woodwind players. After his military service affected his hearing, Jack turned to the art of instrument repair, laying the foundation for a lasting legacy of craftsmanship, expertise, and community.

Today, Dawkes supports musicians at every stage, selling, teaching, and repairing everything from student clarinets to professional tubas. At the heart of it all is The Workshop, an integral part of the Dawkes experience. Customers don’t just drop off their instruments, they get to see the care and skill that goes into every repair.

As proud Take it away member retailer, Dawkes continue to make music more accessible to all 🎵

2026 is set to be a big year… To mark their 60th anniversary, Dawkes is hosting an incredible programme of 60 events, from masterclasses to live performances. Here’s to six decades of music, and many more to come 🎈

👉 Read the full story via the link in bio or head to takeitaway.org.uk

#TakeItAwayMusic #MusicShop #MusicCommunity taken in Dawkes Music by @takeitawaymusic

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6 months ago

📍 Take it away retailers offering string instruments:
Caswells Strings - Banbury @caswellsstrings
Stamford Strings - Stamford @stamfordstrings
Symphony Music & Technology Centre - Wigan @symphonymusicwigan
Forsyth Music Shop - Manchester @forsythmusicshop
Parmakis Instruments - Sheffield @parmakisinstruments
Thwaites Strings - Watford @thwaites.strings

(And many more – browse our network of over 100 music retailers across England and Northern Ireland at takeitaway.org.uk)

Take it away is delivered by Creative United and supported by funding from Arts Council England and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. #TakeItAwayMusic by @takeitawaymusic

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7 months ago

🎸 Strike the right chord with your next guitar 🎶

🎵 Visit a participating retailer in-store or online:

St Giles Music, Northampton, @StGilesMusic
Music Centre, Bedford, @musiccentre.co.uk
Eagle Music Shop, Huddersfield, @eaglemusicshopuk
Matchetts Music, Belfast, @matchettsmusic
Forsyth Music Shop, Manchester, @forsythmusicshop

…plus 100+ music retailers across England and Northern Ireland ready to help you find your dream instrument.

Take it away is delivered by Creative United and supported by funding from Arts Council England and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. @creativeuniteduk

#Guitarists #MusicGear #Musicians #TakeItAwayMusic 🎶 Close-up of a black acoustic guitar showing the bridge, strings, and sound hole against a dark background. by @takeitawaymusic

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🪈🎷 Ready to find your tone?⁠
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From flutes to clarinets and saxophones, the right woodwind can open up a whole new world of music.⁠
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📍 Examples of Take it away retailers offering woodwind instruments:⁠
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All Flutes Plus, London @allflutesplus⁠
Just Flutes, London @justfluteslondon⁠
Ackerman Music, Hove - East Sussex @ackermanmusicsussex⁠
Woodwind & Reed, Cambridge @wwrandreedsdirect⁠
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Start your next musical chapter at takeitaway.org.uk 🌬️🎼 #TakeItAwayMusic by @takeitawaymusic

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8 months ago

Last week at #MDEE26, Phil Croydon, Editor of @musicteachermag, sat down with Mary-Alice Stack, Chief Executive of Creative United (the force behind Take it away), to tackle the future of inclusive music-making, adaptive instrument design, and accessibility in music education.

Big ideas. Real change.

📎 Read more via the link in our bio.
Or head to: takeitaway.org.uk

#TakeItAwayMusic @musicdramaeducationexpo taken in Business Design Centre by @takeitawaymusic

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