Music has been central to educational life for centuries and has now been clearly identified as a valuable aid to the actual process of learning - benefiting reading and language skills, reinforcing mathematical development and building self-esteem.

The James Allen's Community Music Centre will be a resource for the benefit of both the school and the wider community of South London which is not currently well served by suitable facilities or resources. Like music itself, the JACMC will educate, inspire, entertain and unite by bringing music makers and music lovers of all kinds together in a state-of-the-art teaching, learning and performance space.

This page will be continually updated with interesting and relevant news articles discussing music:

Rhythm of London

'In Harmony' scheme

'No Strings Attached'

Music can boost your immune system

Music Colour Lives on in Tobin Legacy

Music Makes the Brain Learn Better

Too Few Schools are Hitting the High Notes in Music

Pledge of Music Classes for All Pupils has Backfired in Many Primaries

Revolution Blues

School Music Lessons 'Inadequate'

Letters - The Guardian