'But the Liberal Democrats' culture spokesperson, Paul Holmes, said that only 13% of children at primary school are learning a musical instrument.

"Teaching children to sing must not simply be a cheaper alternative to fulfilling the government's promise of giving every child the opportunity to learn an instrument," said Mr Holmes.'


IMHO, Teaching children to sing is, in this context, probably a cheaper alternative to giving every child the opportunity to learn an instrument. I wonder how much music theory wll be involved?