Chimes Music is delighted to list Friends and Associates on this page

Please email [email protected] to be added to this page. We would be delighted to welcome you to our list of friends or associates.

606 Club

Described by Jamie Cullum as London's best music venue

The 606 Jazz Club was established in 1976, is one of the longest standing friends or associates of Chimes Music. It features jazz, soul, groove, Latin, R&B, funk, gospel, blues and groove artists. 606 has live music every night of the week. The 120 seat Jazz Club Restaurant makes it a place not to be missed.

Addison Group of Singers

The Addison Group of Singers is dedicated to allowing people of all singing abilities to rehearse and perform music. Based in Hammersmith, London, the group has two classical choirs. The group comprises a large non-auditioned Oratorio Choir and a smaller auditioned Chamber Choir. Additionally, the Group has one of London's only choirs dedicated to jazz: an all-female, non-auditioned Jazz Choir. This is complemented by a mixed, smaller auditioned Jazz Ensemble.

Allianz Musical Insurance

One of the UK's leading specialist insurers of musical instruments, providing musical instrument cover since the 1960s.

Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

The ABRSM is the world's leading provider of graded music examinations, trusted and respected by tens of thousands of teachers and hundreds of thousands of candidates around the globe.  A transferable currency understood by teachers and institutions in over 80 countries, ABRSM Graded Examinations are recognised as international benchmarks. Geographically, one of our very closest friends and associates as their office is in the City of London!

Association of Teachers of Singing

The Association of Teachers of Singing (AOTOS) was founded in 1975, another long-standing member of the friends or associates of Chimes Music, to promote a wider understanding of all aspects of the teaching of singing. We create opportunities which bring together teachers from all over the world. All AOTOS activities and services are open to members specialising in teaching any expression of song: from classical, through music theatre and folk, to jazz, rock and gospel, either privately or in school, college or conservatoire.

Barbican Centre, Membership

£59 membership at the Barbican Centre includes benefits such as: priority booking, no booking fees, access to the members' lounge, free access to exhibitions, members-only events, 20% off cinema tickets, selected special offers on events and in the restaurants, bars and shops of the Barbican Centre. Geographically, the closest friend or associate of all!

Clarinet & Saxophone Society of Great Britain

Founded in 1976, the Clarinet and Saxophone Society was formed for the benefit of anyone who has an interest in the clarinet or saxophone and their repertoire. It publishes a quarterly magazine, organises regular conferences and workshops and runs an extensive music library.

The British Saxophone and Clarinet Congresses are held bi-annually and sponsored by CASS.

Susan Collier

Graduating from the Royal Academy of Music, Susan became the youngest violin professor in their Junior Department. She has been awarded an ARAM for outstanding services to the violin profession and is the creator and host of the podcast, ”Suzie Explores”

Constanza Chorus

Based in the City of London (another of our geographically close friends and associates!) the Constanza Chorus, a choir of around 130 members, is open to everyone, focuses on the greats of the choral repertoire, and is led by dynamic conductor and singer Joanna Tomlinson.

Rehearsals take place on Mondays 6.30-8.45 at St Mary-at-Hill, EC3. Please contact the Choir Manager for more details [email protected]

Cubertou Summer Music Courses for Adults in SW France

Cubertou provide week long chamber music, singing, and flute summer courses with world class tutors. Welcoming beginners to advanced players, prices include tuition, accommodation, food and wine.

Ealing Junior Music School

Ealing Junior Music School provides children and young people with musical training in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. Our school is in West London where nearly 400 students between the ages of 4 and 18 meet on Saturday mornings.

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

One of the world's finest conservatoires for music and drama and another on our list of geographically close friends and associates. Details of courses online. Guildhall is a lively, friendly community of musicians, actors, stage managers and theatre technicians, with an unrivalled reputation for excellence across the wide range of courses on offer.

Incorporated Society of Musicians

ISM is the UK's professional body for musicians and works to support musicians' rights, music education and the profession as a whole. Members are eligible for a 10% discount in our shops.

Genene Edwards - Piano Teacher: London/Online

Piano Teacher, specialising in Beginners up to Grade 6.  25+ years experience and 100% ABRSM success. Customised lessons to suit the individual; Classical, Jazz, ABRSM exams, Improvisation, theory, song writing etc. Online lessons with minimal fuss!

Leicester International Music Festival

The Leicester International Music Festival was founded in 1989. Nicholas Daniel, the oboe virtuoso, was appointed Artistic Director in 2003 and has been continuing the organisation since.

The Festival is largely a chamber music festival and is rooted in Leicester's strong musical tradition of working with the finest musicians and composers including the Leicester Symphony Orchestra with Sir Malcolm Sargeant, the Bach Choir with Kathleen Ferrier and the Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra with Sir Michael Tippett. The festival continues to attract regional, national and international recognition for the high quality of its musical performances, for the world-class artists taking part and for promoting stimulating and sometimes challenging programming.

London Cello Society

The London Cello Society promotes the art of cello playing, preserving its great traditions while encouraging its continuing development. The Society exists for the benefit of cellists throughout the United Kingdom. It welcomes young students, professional players and teachers, amateur players and lovers of the cello. Members can hear the leading performers of the day, discover new repertoire and recordings, and participate in their gatherings. Friends of the Society enjoy benefits such as receptions, priority bookings and complimentary programmes.

All events sponsored by the London Cello Society are open to the general public.

London College of Music

One of the largest specialist music and performing arts institutions in the UK. LCM offers a range of innovative courses delivered with creativity and passion. As part of the University of West London it is respected worldwide.

London Docklands Singers

The London Dockland Singers is a friendly, medium-sized choir based in the Isle of Dogs, East London. Led by Andrew Campling they perform largely classical repertoire. Please see their website for details regarding joining.

London Music Factory

The London Music Factory is a music school specialising in home tuition, providing cover for the whole of Greater London. Their aim is to provide a fun and productive learning environment focusing on a curriculum to suit each student. They also provide a free trial lesson to see if you get on with the tutor!

Music'all

Music'all is a not-for-profit, extra-curricular music school based in South West London for children aged 4-18, from beginner to advanced. They aim to provide high quality, affordable music education to over 200 pupils and is currently based in Lady Margaret's School in Parsons Green, Fulham. Tel. 07590 691265

Musecool

Musecool offers the most comprehensive and personalised music education in London, blending expert teaching, innovative tech tools, an unmatched motivational student learning environment and flexible solutions to nurture every student's musical journey from beginner to advanced levels. 020 3582 0699 or [email protected]

Music Stories

Music Stories is a platform to represent talented musicians online created by Fiona Veitch, an amateur musician. The aim is to bring together musicians to create their musical stories: to learn, play, experience and shop everything music. Contact for more information: [email protected]

Richmond upon Thames Performing Arts Festival

Richmond Festival is one of the largest competitive festivals in the South of England with over 2500 annual entries and with many more people of all ages taking part, in groups and choirs and their enthusiastic supporters. It has some of the highest standards of amateur performance in the country with many of the young dancers, actors and musicians become professionals in their chosen field.

Royal Academy of Music

The Royal Academy's mission is to provide pre-professional, undergraduate and postgraduate musical training of the highest national and international standards, aiming to enrich musical culture by training and educating the most talented musicians. Founded in 1822 they aim to continue to develop in order to keep up-to-date with the ever-changing profession. Probably the longest standing member on our list friends and associates of Chimes Music, given that our founder was a student there!

Royal College of Music

The Royal College of Music is one of the world's leading conservatoires, providing specialised musical education and professional training at the highest international level for performers and composers. This enables students to develop musical skills, knowledge, understanding and resourcefulness which will enable them to contribute significantly to musical life in the UK and internationally. Based in South Kensington, very close to our branch there, all students and tutors receive a 10% discount.

Royal College of Organists

The Royal College of Organists has supported and represented organists and choral directors for over 150 years, with members in nearly 40 countries around the world. They work to promote the best in organ playing and choral directing, and to encourage people to play the organ.

Royal Northern College of Music

As a conservatoire, RNCM‘s main emphasis is on preparing their students for a professional career in performance (including composition). They aim to provide a balanced education in music to draw the very best out of all students. Its consistent and impressive record of student placement in the music profession amply demonstrates their commitment to the pursuit of the highest standards of professional education and training. All students are eligible for a discount when purchasing from our shops.

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is the national conservatoire for Wales. It was founded in 1949 when it was housed in Cardiff Castle and, in 1974, moved to its purpose-built premises in the Castle Grounds, just a few hundred yards from the city centre.

With over 300 performances a year, there is a wide range of performance opportunities available in one of RWCMD's six venues, or further afield at venues in Wales, the United Kingdom and beyond.

Lee Sollory

Lee Sollory is established as a leading composer of music for classical guitar, a highly accomplished performer and a respected and sought after guitar teacher. His music is primarily published by Camden Music and Faber.

The Strings Club

Provide award-winning musical experiences for children aged 4-11. The Strings Club aims to give children of all abilities the opportunity to discover, develop and engage with music in a rewarding, safe and fun way. The Strings Club offers musical discovery days, holiday camps, term-time courses, parties and school music lessons. They operate within the following areas: West Midlands (Harborne), North London (Hampstead, Islington) and South London (Brockley, Tooting, Greenwich).

Swindells Music

Swindells Music cares about providing high quality, inspiring and fun music lessons. One to one lessons are given in your London home or worldwide via online video lessons. Swindells Music are based in London and offer tuition in any style on any standard orchestral instrument, piano, voice, conducting and music theory. Prospective students are matched with suitable teachers based on their individual needs, goals and who they believe will work well together in order for the student to get the very best out of lessons and the instrument!

Trinity College London

As a leading international examinations board in the performing and communicative arts, Trinity College London provides clients around the world, at times and places convenient to them, with appropriate, reliable and recognised personal assessments conducted by qualified examiners. TCL is committed to continuous improvement and innovation for the benefit of candidates, teachers and partner institutions. As a non-profit-making organisation TCL uses surplus income to support the development and appreciation of skills in music, in drama and speech, and in English language learning and teaching.

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

Trinity Laban prides itself on the professional expertise of its music tutors. The Conservatoire provides an excellent learning support network and opportunities to play in ensemble groups. Its undergraduates have the highest rate of employment and further study of any UK conservatoire.

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