Music is better together
At pBone Music, we work with the best manufacturers in the business. That means music hubs and educators can choose their instruments in complete confidence.
Our partners share our values. We collaborate on the issues that matter to your hub: sustainability, local supply chain, support and resources, warranty and repairs, and helping more children play and progress.
With Yamaha Music UK, this has led to a brand-new partnership: the Progressive Instrument Partnership for Music Hubs, Schools, and Educators.
Together, we can help your hub access the right instruments, at the right time, for your students.
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Progressive Instrument Partnership
pBone Music and Yamaha Music UK: working together to help give educators a pathway to progression.
Yamaha Music UK
The first-ever Progressive Instrument Partnership for Music Hubs, Schools, and Educators, helping more kids progress from beginner instruments to premium models from Yamaha.
Musical Instrument Partners
Music hubs in the UK can access the latest products, training and CPD, and extended benefits and warranties when they purchase instruments from pBone Music.
Carry-on by Blackstar
Bringing together two British brands with a shared commitment to whole-class learning, accessible instruments and sustainability.
Stentor
Stentor stringed instruments are trusted by teachers around the UK, making them an ideal partner for our string progression pathway.
Nuvo Instrumental
pInstruments and the Nuvo range both give children the ideal start on their pathway, building the fundamental skills for mini musicians.
SEND and Inclusion Partners
We believe that music is for everybody. That's why we are proud to partner with several innovative companies that provide the latest music technology and accessible instruments.
Digit Music
The Derby-based creators of CMPSR are champions of accessibility, music technology and breaking the barriers for all music-makers.
Cosmo
Cosmo by Filisia are an accessible and digital technology partner, helping to provide hubs with additional training and support.
Arcana Instruments
Arcana are the creators of the Arcana Strum, a unique adaptive instrument that makes learning to play the guitar inclusive and accessible.
Artiphon
Working with Artiphon gives UK educators access to their growing range of innovative instruments, such as the Orba 3.
TiME
TiME brings together inclusive experts from across the music industry and the education space...including pBone Music!
Vochlea
Vochlea are the innovative minds behind Dubler 2, an inclusive app that allows musicians to create MIDI melodies using their voices.
Helping hubs to deliver music
We are already working with music hubs across the country, partnering on the issues that matter most. Here are three key areas of focus that we have identified to support hubs.
Progressive Instrument Pathways
Accelerating pupil progression by selecting the right instruments at the right time. Starting with the best beginner instruments and helping learners graduate with premium instruments from brands like Yamaha.
Sustainable Instrument Procurement
Supporting hubs to be environmentally and financially sustainable. Auditing and recycling existing instrument stock, sourcing products made in the UK and focusing on quality instruments that are easy to repair and service.
Accredited Training and Resources
Engaging schools and bringing more music to the classroom with accredited CPD courses on pBuzz, empowering primary teachers to deliver music. Free resources, maintenance guides and ongoing support for hubs and schools.
Events and Training
We work with our partners to give you the support you need at conferences, training days, and other music hub events.
Jonty and the pBone Music team can offer in-person demonstrations across our entire product range. We have also worked with our SEND and Inclusion partners to give hands-on training, meaning that you can trial instruments and train staff before you purchase.
In June 2024, we worked with Yamaha Music UK to host the first-ever Music Hub Conference. This two-day event at Yamaha Music's UK headquarters gave educators behind-the-scenes access and expert advice from industry insiders.
Day One focussed on instrument repair and servicing, giving hubs information about maintaining their instruments. Day Two saw many of our SEND and Inclusion Partners join to give hub staff the chance to trial the latest accessible instruments for the classroom.
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Yamaha Conference 2024
"I think the best thing I've learned today is really about the value of communication through the ranks. So from the person that's in charge of 30,000 instruments and on to the player. And I realise I'm part of that chain of people that have to deal with an instrument "
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We are here to help
We understand the challenges that hubs like yours face. That's why we want to give you the choice of the best products, expert support and training and unwavering customer service to support the incredible work that you do.
Steven Greenall speaks about sustainable procurement at Music Mark 2024.