Progress Music Academy - Professional Music Lessons in Birmingham

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…Learn More

Vocal Lessons

Our professional vocal lessons are fun, inspirational, technical and completely personalised. Our structured approach to singing gives…Learn More

Recording Studio

From Soundworks Birmingham LTD (our sister company) we offer a full Recording Studio, recording studio lessons, music production sessions and…Learn More

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 sixteen in our team), our personal service is completely tailored to suit your learning style, musical preference and goals. Music Production Lessons are also available with our sister company Soundworks Birmingham, which is a dedicated Record Studio site, 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.

As Birmingham’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 a brand new Recording Studio site, 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!

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 a brand new Recording Studio site, 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!

We also work on multiple projects for TV with the BBC, we offer great corporate schemes to the likes or JLR and work with many schools across the Birmingham area.

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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 Adam Rivers 
 
14. May, 2026
 
 
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Great staff, great lessons and parking accessibility is helpful.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Official_qurbzz 
 
21. April, 2026
 
 
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Tia is a great singing teacher who makes lessons enjoyable and easy to follow. She is patient, encouraging, and really helps build confidence while improving your voice. I’ve seen a big improvement since learning with her and would definitely recommend her to others.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Suha 
 
21. April, 2026
 
 
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This 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.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 G Katherine 
 
9. April, 2026
 
 
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Goldie is an amazing vocal coach, and choosing Progress Music Academy for my lessons has been one of the best decisions I've made. I really enjoy having lessons with her. Her feedback is always constructive and encouraging, and I’ve learned so many new techniques that have really helped my voice, singing and public speaking. I can see noticeable improvement in my singing, and I’ve even had the chance to perform at showcases, which I never thought I’d be confident enough to do before. I highly recommend Progress Music Academy to anyone looking to improve their vocal skills!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Vicky C 
 
6. April, 2026
 
 
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I've been taking singing lessons for about six months with Alexandra, she is very friendly, knowledgeable and has helped me gain a lot of confidence with my voice and expand my singing abilities. I'm thrilled with how I've been progressing.
Gary and the team are all great and really helpful.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Cerise Fraser 
 
14. February, 2026
 
 
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Lovely and welcoming, with nice people, would highly recommend they also really live up to the name progress!, in only 4 months I'm already a pro guitar player with adoring fans!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Eliza Turksma 
 
6. February, 2026
 
 
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Lovely place, welcoming and the teachers are great.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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12. January, 2026
 
 
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Enjoying learning with a lovely teacher. The cancellation policy is rather strict but otherwise highly recommend.