Our Approach
From our fantastic, renovated studio complex in the heart of Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, we offer professional music tuitions in Guitar, Drum kit, Bass, Piano/Keyboard, Recording Studio techniques and Vocals... along with Workshops, Events, Seminars and Clinics by some of today's top performers and industry professionals.
Our centrally located music studio complex hosts a full band/Seminar/Lecture studio, a full production recording studio and nine fully equipped teaching studios. So come along and relax in our lounge area with refreshments and free Wi-FI and prepare for your next step to stardom!
Our Story
The brain child of Music Industry experts Gary Walmsley and Steve Smith, Progress Music Academy have been delivering music lessons to thousands of students around the world since 2009!
After renovating a 2,000 square foot studio in the heart of Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, Progress opened it's doors with a plan to deliver professional, fun, inspiring and completely tailored musical instrument lessons to both beginners and advanced musicians, either online or in person from our studios.
With support from Industry giants Marshall Amplification, Natal Drums and Trinity College London, Progress Music Academy have gone from strenth to strength and operate with a team of hand picked tutors who deliver sessions on Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano & Keyboard, Vocals and Recording Studio.
Our Tutors
With some of the country's best musicians teaching for us, we guarantee you'll be playing along with your favourite songs, forming your own bands or passing your grades in no time. You can choose to study towards exam grades (We are Birmingham's Trinity Rock & Pop Exam Centre) or just improve on certain aspects. ALL music lessons Birmingham are 100% tailored to your aspirations, music preference and learning style.
STUDIO TOUR
Take a look around our studios with our new virtual tour here!
Our Music Tutors
These are the people who really make Progress a success! Get to meet the people who you could be working with!
Next Steps...
Use this website to find out everything you need to know about our complete music solution for you. Check our FAQ's for further information or contact us if you need to know more. When you're done, you can book online and save 25% off your first lesson with us!
Amanda Nickless11. September, 2024My confidence has grown so much as a singer and performer since working with Aleksandra. My voice and range has developed so much in the last year and a half of working with her. I have even began Classical singing style, something I never imagined I would be capable of doing.
G Katherine9. September, 2024Goldie 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!
V Madz7. September, 2024Highly reccomend Niall for anyone seeking guitar lessons
Lizard Morrow20. August, 2024I originally booked a lesson at Progress because I wasn't sure how lessons were going to fit into my schedule. I feel incredibly lucky because even though I picked Progress only based on my scheduling concerns, all of the staff have been incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable. Goldie in particular is one of the most encouraging teachers I have ever had, and has been able to work with me after a medical condition left my voice permanently changed.
miss archibald19. August, 2024Goldie the singing teacher at Progress Music Academy is absolutely amazing. She has helped us grow and become much more vocally talented than we could have imagined. I have seen my Teen come on strength after strength under Goldies strong supervision.
Dunsin A13. August, 2024I've been having vocal lessons with Goldie for around 3 months, she's been extremely helpful with giving me tailored feedback and teaching vocal techniques. She always creates a friendly environment, making the lessons enjoyable.
Leonardo12. August, 2024It’s been a great experience. Friendly team, good location, and good equipment. Singing coach Goldie is great, very knowledgeable and the lessons are fun.
Dariusz Wróblewski2. August, 2024Alexandra is a professional, patient and simply fantastic singing teacher. Each lesson with her is like a little journey that, in addition to new knowledge and skills, leaves you in an excellent mood for the next few days.
Eleanor Little30. July, 2024I have been having Vocal lessons off Goldie for a year and half now and she’s taught me so much! I’m now starting to record music in the Progress studio too! The people there are so so helpful 100% recommend