As music education declines, could the church step in?
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As fewer young people are able to take up music in school, could the church step in?
Musician and worship leader Simon Nelson chats with Michael about what makes someone 'musical', developing into a worship leader, and how you can learn guitar in just ten weeks.
Released on 16 Jan 2026
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