Yamaha and Trinity College London announce India music education partnership
Yamaha Corporation and Trinity College London have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at widening access to music education in India, with a focus on teacher development, structured student programmes and greater awareness of music’s educational value.
The agreement brings together Yamaha’s school music education work in India and Trinity’s long-established assessment and qualifications expertise.
According to the two organisations, the partnership is intended to support further growth in India’s music education market at a time of economic expansion and rising investment in education. The announcement also points to the influence of India’s National Education Policy 2020, which places greater emphasis on holistic learning, including the arts and music, within the school curriculum.
Yamaha said it has been active in India since 2017 through its School Project, which introduces music education in public education settings using instruments including the recorder. Under the new collaboration, Yamaha and Trinity plan to work together on initiatives designed to strengthen teacher communities, expand structured music programmes for students and highlight the wider developmental benefits of music education.
Erez Tocker, CEO of Trinity College London, said: ‘For more than 150 years, Trinity College London has championed the transformative power of music education, not just to develop technical skill, but to nurture confidence, creativity and the wider life skills young people need to thrive.
‘I am delighted to announce our collaboration with Yamaha in India, which represents a powerful alignment of purpose and expertise. We share a deep belief in the importance of high-quality, accessible music education and in the central role teachers play in shaping the next generation of musicians.
‘By bringing together Yamaha’s global leadership in music learning with Trinity’s internationally recognized qualifications, we have a meaningful opportunity to widen access to music education, remove barriers to participation and strengthen opportunities for teachers and learners in India.’
Kennei Sakai, general manager of Yamaha’s Sales Company Management Division, said: ‘We believe that collaborating with Trinity, a globally respected music examination body, will mark a major turning point for music education in India by creating a framework that continuously enhances the quality of learning and provides diverse learning options.
‘By combining Trinity’s internationally recognized evaluation criteria with Yamaha’s expertise and network cultivated in school education settings, we can expand across India a learning environment where both teachers and students can experience tangible growth.
‘Through the development of music education, we aim to draw out the full potential of children in India while contributing to sustainable market growth and improvements in the nation’s educational environment.’
Trinity College London is an international awarding organisation, publisher and independent education charity based in London. Established in 1872, it examines candidates in music, drama and English language in more than 80 countries.