Instrument lessons
One to one music lessons available for Guitar, Drums, Piano, Keyboard, Bass Guitar, Music Theory and Ukulele by some of The Midlands best...
Vocal Lessons
Our professional vocal lessons are fun, inspirational, technical and completely personalised. Our structured approach to singing gives...
recording studio
From our fully equipped Pro Tools Recording Studio, we offer recording studio lessons, production sessions and...
Welcome to Progress
From our 2,000 sq ft converted Studios in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, we offer a professional, tailored and inspiring in person music lessons and online music lessons for complete beginners to advanced players.
We also host regular Workshops, Seminars and Clinics by some of today's top performers and industry professionals, so come along and relax in our lounge area with refreshments and free Wi-FI and prepare to learn, play and achieve.
With an ever-expanding team of hand-picked tutors (currently twelve in our team), our personal service is completely tailored to suit your learning style, musical preference and goals. Lessons are also available in our Recording Studio together with songwriting sessions, arrangements and our unique song development sessions.
Online Music Lessons
Our entire range of services is also available as an online lesson too, so you can choose to come to Progress for an in-person lesson or you can choose online music lessons instead. Online Music lessons are conducted using Zoom and make your choice of lesson type when making your booking.
Affiliates and support
As the Midland's only approved Trinity Rock and Pop Exam Centre and with support from the world-renowned Marshall Amplification and Natal Drums, you can rest assured you're in great hands. We also have regular showcase events, an on-site performance studio and fully equipped Pro Tools Recording Studio so there's no shortage of options to help you really fulfil all your musical goals! We guarantee to have you playing, singing, writing or recording in no time at all!
Progress Music Academy is for anyone who wishes to get involved in music. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced musician, there is something on offer for you at Progress.
As a Progress Music Academy student, you'll also enjoy the benefit of our great links with Birmingham's largest musical instrument retailers and live music venues, which means we can help you with purchasing your musical instruments, live shows and help you with all areas of your musical development.
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Nicki Kelly13. October, 2025Love Progress have been coming for years, I have learnt so much. The staff are lovely, friendly and supportive. Highly recommended.
Michael Wu16. August, 2025Having taken vocal lessons with Alexandra after 6 months, I am confident to say that she is a professional, competent and capable vocal teacher. I once took vocal lessons with professionals for a year in drama school and Alexandra is definitely one of them. Thank you Alexandra :)
Liz Bottomley10. August, 2025I’ve been having singing lessons with Goldie now for almost two years and I’ve noticed a drastic difference in my voice, allowing me to feel far more confident in my voice. I always look forward to my lessons with Goldie and I always walk away from my lesson feeling like I’ve achieved something. Through Goldie’s feedback and expert knowledge, I’ve been able to achieve things with my voice I didn’t know I would be able to. Not only has she helped me vocally, but she has also given me lots of guidance on becoming a better musician and artist. I definitely wouldn’t be in the position I am today musically if it wasn’t for Goldie and Progress, I thoroughly recommend them!
Becky Gavigan1. August, 2025I've been having classical singing lessons with Alexandra for almost a year now and she's caused me to improve so much!! Her lessons are so enjoyable and she teaches other styles, not just classical. Before I became her student I couldn't sing high notes without my voice cracking and the notes sounding strained. Now my voice never cracks and I can hit them with a nice sound confidently, clearly and powerfully! I have much more control and precision over my voice too, and she's really helping me correct bad habits I picked up from before she taught me. My voice has become richer and clearer too. My choir leader has also commented multiple times on how much my singing has improved since I've been having lessons. Alexandra is a lovely, thoughtful teacher who I'd really recommend!!
Andy Duff11. February, 2025Well organised, friendly, and great lessons.