Grooveschool sessions are a pathway to work or work experiences in a plethora of roles within an industry.

They help the transition to further education in the subject and are great to have on a CV. As a base benefit by coming week on week, it show’s enthusiasm to an interest, with additional note’s on good attendance and punctuality. With consistency and the possibility of further opportunities this means there is optimism, positivity, worth and a hope to spur on to the next stage in musician’s lives.

Having cohesion within a group, via peer-led learning methods enables the breaking down of social-economic barriers.

From a low-income family background Lewis 24, is part of our Youth Voice. Lewis learnt how to DJ at GS aged 12 and went on to perform at various local events we performed at as well as our own fundraisers. At 16 he managed to get on to a music production course at Westminster College. A continuation of his path after being introduced to Grooveschool. Lewis reminded us recently in discussions that one of Grooveschool’s greater qualities is that it offers a chance to learn something that when first starting you might not have known would be your immediate, short or long term future path. Sheriff, 23, was designated mute and bandied about in the system. Has since performed at the Royal Albert Hall. Regularly employed as assistant tutor and podcast recordist. Demarnie is commissioned for soundtrack work. Alto (18) promotes his own sold out DJ events.