About
About us
How it began
Windows Music Academy was launched in 2020 as a Community Interest Company. Originally located within the iconic music retailer J G Windows, it has provided professional musical instrument tuition for the people of the North East for 5 years. Following the closure of the store, a new home has been found in Newcastle City Centre at St Andrew's church, Gallowgate, where we continue to offer lessons to both complete beginners and aspiring players.
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Music for everyone
"Music for everyone" was the motto at JG Windows Ltd., and we continue to hold the same sentiment at Windows Music Academy. As a Community Interest Company we are committed to reinvesting our profit back into the community with one simple mission; to offer free access to music tuition to those that cannot afford to learn. Across our region there are thousands of children and young people who simply cannot afford to pay for lessons or buy an instrument. Playing music offers so much more than just learning a skill. It boosts confidence and mental health, social skills and academic achievement. We will support as many people as we can to take their first steps to becoming a musician.
How to find us
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We are based inside the parish church of St Andrew, Newgate Street, NE1 5SS.
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Metro: From St James metro station, walk gown Gallowgate, then turn right at the crossroads onto Newgate Street. From Monument station, walk North on Blackett street, past old Eldon Square. At the crossroads, the church is opposite you on the left.
Bus: 5 minutes walk from Haymarket bus station (walk south down Percy Street and across the crossroads)
Train: 10 minutes walk from Central Station (walk up Grainger Street, then left onto Newgate Street)
Car: Parking is available throughout the City Centre. The closest parking is located in The Gate (20A Stowell St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4YB).