Warwick Music Group, now known as pBone Music, and RSL Awards have announced an innovative new partnership and collaboration. These two Queens’ Award-winning companies will create a series of “Learn to Play Trombone” and “Learn to Play Trumpet” print and digital publications as part of a “horns” offer for RSL examinations at the Premiere level. These will allow beginners to learn brass music using contemporary and popular music genres.
The books will incorporate a unique graphic notation called BrassTabs® that enables beginners to make music easily and quickly in any key. BrassTabs® has been developed with leading international educators led by the former director of innovation and creativity and current educational consultant for pBone Music, Chris Fower.
Steven Greenall, CEO of pBone Music Group commented, “We are delighted to work with such an innovative partner in RSL on this important project. It’s vital that we provide beginners with the opportunity to learn music in their preferred musical genres, allowing them to learn music in the language of music. Both companies have a track record of making music accessible and fun!”
John Simpson, CEO of RSL Awards added, “pBone Music has built an outstanding reputation as one the leading British companies in the field of brass music education. They are a natural fit when it comes to us expanding our graded solutions and learning opportunities for all our customers.”
pBone Music, whose music publications are already utilised extensively by examination boards globally, will also support RSL in the development of their new brass exam syllabi. Coupled with this, pBone Music will also be launching a new service offer for consumers including their award-winning instruments, one-to-one online lessons with expert teachers, and learning resources leading to an RSL-certified grade exam.
Kate Greenall
Kate has always had a love for music and after starting to play the clarinet aged six went on to study music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. She joined Warwick Music Group in 2010 as Social Media Manager and now serves as Chief of Staff where her role is the day to day management of the team. She ensures activities are streamlined within the organisation, supporting the priorities of the business to help it grow. She now spends most of my spare time supporting my three children as they learn their own instruments!
