The Music Workshop Company Blog

Each month the Music Workshop Company publishes two blogs. One blog, written by the MWC team addresses a key issue in Music Education or gives information about a particular genre or period of music. The other blog is written by a guest writer, highlighting good practice or key events in Music Education. We hope you enjoy reading the blogs.

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The Beatles in the recording studio

Posted on 19th November 2025 at 15:33

Over a period of just seven years, the Beatles released as many as 12 UK studio albums, steadily developing their sound as they explored different musical genres, influences and recording techniques. Today, the Beatles still hold the title as the world’s best-selling music act.

In this blog, we chart the progression of the band’s recordings from their first demos to their first album, “Please Please Me”. We look at some of the now legendary stories of those earliest recording sessions, and how a group who cut their teeth performing live eventually stopped touring to become a studio band.

Celebrating The Dark Side of the Moon – a 50-year legacy

Posted on 15th February 2023 at 15:46

Photo by KarleHorn - source: Wikimedia Commons

On 1 March 1973, Pink Floyd firmly cemented their place in music history when they released The Dark Side of the Moon. It was an introspective concept album that was also technically ambitious, featuring experimental synthesiser sounds, tape loops and philosophical quotes as part of the music’s many layers. That may not sound like a recipe for popular success, but today it’s one of the best-selling albums of all time, beloved by critics and music fans around the globe.

As the music world celebrates the record’s 50th anniversary, we look at how it was created, and what’s behind its enduring popularity.

The Music Industry Today

Posted on 26th November 2019 at 11:20

On 20th November, UK Music, the campaigning and lobbying group, which represents every part of the UK Recorded and Live Music Industry, launched it’s Music by Num8ers 2019 report.

Each year, the UK Music report shines a light on the value and contributions made by the music industry.

Making an Album – Advice from the Studio

Posted on 29th January 2016 at 14:45

The music industry has centred around recordings for a long time. The album, which was originally a tool designed to promote the concert tour of an artist, has become the most important aspect for many musicians. But the process of making a record is complex and requires many considerations. Martin Lumsden, head of the Cream Room Recording Studio, talks to the Music Workshop Company about life on the other side of the microphone, and offers invaluable advice for any music students who are developing their own sound.