The Premises Music Education Programme

he Premises Music Education Programme is a registered charity based at the UK’s most popular music studio complex The Premises. Established in 1996, the organisation provides a range of training courses and workshops, giving musicians of all ages, abilities and budgets the opportunity to work and train in studios frequented by the likes of Laura Marling, Michael Kiwanuka, FKA Twigs, Emeli Sande, James Bay, Roots Manuva, Sam Smith, Stormzy and Paloma Faith to name just a few. The organisation started out running the most successful New Deal For Musicians scheme in the country, giving a head start to many upcoming artists. From there the Education Programme developed a series of regular workshops including a Jazz Vocal and Recording Workshop, a Songwriting and Recording Course with A-list master-class tutors and an annual Jazz Piano Summerschool. The Charity works closely with Hackney Music Service Network and local schools including Mossbourne Academy, Stoke Newington School, Petchey Academy, Morpeth School, Bridge Academy, Cardinal Pole School and Haggerston School. One popular activity is the Saturday Voice Jam, a unique opportunity for young people to come to the studios, form vocal groups, improve their singing skills, make recordings and put on roof-raising performances. LISTEN TO A VOICE JAM PERFORMANCE HERE!: