PARLIAMENTARY PIPER SAYS SNP POLICY “MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE” TO LOCAL CHILDREN
The number of children learning an instrument has gone up across Scotland since the SNP removed fees for music lessons in 2021, rising to 1650 in Inverclyde.
The total number of pupils across Scotland learning an instrument in schools has now risen to over 70,000 – around 30,000 higher than before fees were abolished in 2021.
Local MSP Stuart McMillan has hailed the success of the policy in driving up the number of young Scots learning to play a musical instrument.
Commenting, Stuart said:
“The number of young Scots learning to play an instrument has almost doubled since this policy was introduced just five years ago – that is an immense achievement.
“This isn’t just about playing musical instruments, because as someone who plays the bagpipes and is the official parliamentary piper, I know that this is about giving our young people a lifelong skill – a skill that can open doors for them later in life too.
“Learning an instrument also boosts young people’s confidence and provides them with the opportunity to mix with their peers and other like-minded people.
“I’m delighted that 1650 children in Inverclyde are now learning to play an instrument thanks to this SNP policy.”
