Jonathan Savage

Gosh, this is a powerful read: "It is time for the government in England to re-engage the experts in teacher education, the people who have delivered so successfully at scale for so long, yet for who more than fourteen years have been insulted... (1/2)

@jrlsavage Is that near Ipswich?

Very excited to be starting a new job in September.

Next time you get a bargain musical instrument online, remember that someone, somewhere is paying the cost. PMT closes all 11 stores across the UK today: thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news…

Massive thanks to @gowellfund, founded by @felixwhite of @themaccabees, @gregjames and @jimmy9, who chose Restore the Music as a beneficiary of Felix’s Crowdfunder Prize Draw!

"It’s time to put the power in the hands of those who truly understand and love live and electronic music" We've launched a fan-led review 🎵 The review will be chaired by @KevinBrennanMP and will encompass all aspects of live and electronic music. Read more 👇

Looking for a music department makeover? Make sure you and your school apply for our Q2 Funding Round! You have until June 2nd to submit a Pre-Grant Assessment Form. Head to our website for more info: restorethemusicuk.com/grants

The second funding round in 2025 for @RTMusicUK is now open! Do check the website for details but be quick. The round closes on the 2nd June. restorethemusicuk.com/grants

Any school need a beautiful, as new, Yamaha B1 piano? I have an excellent one here which is available for £1900. Contact me for further details.

More info about the GAK closure and the impact on lead music hubs (they were a capital grant supplier) here: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Hard to believe that @GAK_CO_UK has gone into administration and is no longer trading. What's happening to the capital grant orders that some hubs have placed there?

Latest ITT statistics somewhat positive: most secondary subjects - esp. shortage ones - recruiting better than last year. Primary down a smidge, English down due to bursary cut But majority still likely to be below target (this is last year's targets: new actuals out next month)

We have a brilliant, time limited offer on Roland Go Piano 88s. If any music hub is looking to purchase multiples of these, please get in touch today and I will tell you more.

@askrichardarts @LCRMusicBoard The new lead music hub is part of it. But it is something much wider about the place of music in the city as a whole and building on its amazing cultural heritage.

@jpjsavage @LCRMusicBoard So is this the Music Hub Lead Organisation board or something wider?

I had an exciting evening in Liverpool on Thursdsay, starting my work on the newly constituted @LCRMusicBoard. Here's the details if you want to know what we are all about! liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/liverpool…

Please have a look at this wonderful collection of exclusive prizes on offer in this @HIPCC auction. Help raise some funds for this brilliant charity. @ucan_play instagram.com/p/DHf5XevsNyx/…

I'm delighted to be starting work on the Liverpool City Region Music Board tomorrow @ucan_play instagram.com/p/DHYIGgvMtp3/…

Ep117 of Teaching Notes, the @MusicTeachers_ podcast, out now! - @jpjsavage on changes in Music Education, and new GCSE resources from @bbcbitesize - MTA’s Head of Growth and Operations @cellorobinson, with details of the 2025 MTA conference #CanDoMusic tinyurl.com/lbr4b6zd

I'm delighted to announce a new partnership between @UCanPlayLtd and @TheOHMITrust. Find out more here : instagram.com/p/DGnXpyzszQ_/…

@UCanPlayLtd has just received a pallet load of piano stools of all sizes and colours. We got them at a good price so happy to pass that on to you if you need one. Get in touch for details.

In advance of the weekend, here are some great piano offers from our friends at @RolandGlobal. Happy to answer any questions about these. Enjoy!