All of us who enjoy making music have been encouraged by a music educator at some point in our development. Some of us are lucky that we have had access to private tuition to help us on our way, but without a strong and vibrant music education provision in our schools and local communities, huge numbers of young people risk losing out on all the wonderful things that making music can bring. Everyone can benefit hugely from taking part in music, and everyone should have access to it.

Please visit the 'Protect Music Education' website at http://www.protectmusiceducation.org/ and contribute to the Government consultation to make sure you have your say.

We'll leave you with some words from Julian Lloyd Webber: