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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Suha7. February, 2026This Academy is one of best music schools I've ever been to. The academy's staff are so friendly and flexible. Gary, who's the owner of the academy is a very welcoming person and always there to assist you. As music instructor perspective, my instructor Gemma is an amazing instructor, patient, honest and I do feel very comfortable during my lessons with her. From admin perspective, they are at professional standard. Excellent communication, whereas all needed details, such as lesson booking dates, lesson reminder, payment details etc. are sent via e-mail and text messages. I'm lucky to be one of this academy's learner. Highly recommended place to learn and improve your music skills.
Eliza Turksma6. February, 2026Lovely place, welcoming and the teachers are great.
S W12. January, 2026Enjoying learning with a lovely teacher. The cancellation policy is rather strict but otherwise highly recommend.
Naima12. January, 2026Took the opportunity to explore my voice as a total novice. My coach Alexandra who is highly knowledgeable, friendly and demanding :D quickly changed that and I began to take my whimsical past time more seriously, improving with each session, and learning more than I could hope for. It was an incredible inspiring experience I will not forget. Thank you Gary and Alexandra
Alexander Tudsbery6. December, 2025I have had a wonderful experience learning Piano with Maria. She is a great teacher with who has inspired me to make great progress over the last 6 months. The encouraging ambience during the lessons has allowed me to vastly improve my technical skills and also my confidence with the Piano. While before, I struggled to play and keep a rhythm; I can now enjoy playing an increasing variety of music.I hope to continue my lessons with Maria to bring my Piano skills to a whole new level Again, thank you to Maria and the incredibly friendly staff at progress, I would recommend to anyone looking to improve and sharpen their music skills!
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 :)