You’re helping to inspire children through music

Meet Amy, a musician, teacher and entrepreneur. Amy graduated with a degree in music from Birmingham University. She then went on to become a violinist and violin teacher in London, and was shortly looking for new ways to bring music into the lives of those around her.

With a strong belief in the positive power of music, Amy decided to set up a camp for children aged 4-11 in the school holidays. In 2012, the very first Strings Club was launched just behind Camden market. With six budding string players eager to learn, the session was an instant hit. At the end of the course a parent asked “When’s the next one?” and the business snowballed from there.

Five years on, Amy now runs 6 Strings Clubs across the country, with plans to open in Bristol and Cheshire in 2018. Due to the ever growing popularity of these courses, Amy borrowed from Funding Circle in January 2017 to keep up with demand and expand her business into new areas. “The loans allowed me to expand my business, hire new staff, buy more equipment and launch a marketing campaign. Overall, the experience was very efficient and very helpful” says Amy.

In this short video, meet Amy and hear more about her passion for music and teaching.

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