“I’m getting so good at playing now and I never want to stop.”

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8 year old Millie was one of the first pupils who joined our Connect programme in Sunderland. She began piano lessons in January 2020. During the lockdown, these had to take place online. With no laptop at home, these lessons were on her mum’s smartphone. Despite the challenges of this, Millie’s mum and teachers saw the positive impact these lessons for Millie and she progressed well with her playing. Thankfully she’s now back having in person lessons.

Her school teacher says:

“[Connect] has changed Millie’s life! She was the most quiet and shy little girl but she is blossoming. Mam sends pics into school of lessons and gives updates whenever she comes to pick Millie and her brother up. She is just thriving: she is a changed little girl! Her face lights up when she talks about the lessons and she updates me whenever I see her.”

Millie says “I love how the piano sounds when I play it. It is calm and beautiful. It makes me feel happy inside.”

We’re looking forward to seeing Millie continuing to blossom into a confident young musician!