The Music Advisory Service (MAS) supports people with sight problems in any aspect of music. We give information and advice on music education at all levels, from the earliest signs of interest to advanced studies.
Music Advisory Service
Telephone: 020 7391 2273
Email: mas@rnib.org.uk
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RNIB music events
We run musical events for children, sometimes including their families, often in conjunction with major musical organisations.
We also offer adult musicians who are blind or partially sighted and working towards a career in music, an opportunity to perform live in front of an audience and an industry professional.
Reading music and alternative formats
We can advise on reading music using Modified Stave Notation, braille music and talking scores.
If you are interested in learning more about music, we have several music publications and offer guidance on how to find books about music or visit places of musical interest.
Music for pleasure
If you listen to music for pleasure, we can help you borrow or buy music, get involved in choirs, play for pleasure or attend concerts and events.
We run a Royal Albert Hall box for concert-goers who have sight problems, offering tickets for most events there at modest prices. You can take sighted friends or family along with you.
Music for professionals
Professional musicians can find information on
We also a run a professional multi-arts studio facility for music makers.