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Dot Fraser (centre), her husband Noel (left) and ukulele expert Max Perryment (right) - Credit: Polly Hancock The face of a renowned Camden shop who “transformed” the lives of local musicians has died from a stroke aged 66. Dot Fraser, who ran Dots Music Shop in St Pancras Way, was a professional musician and teacher who worked at primary schools in Hampstead and Kentish Town. Described as a “one-off”, tributes have been paid to her generosity, gratitude and sense of humour – and her “huge” presence at the heart of local music. Dot, a singer, performer and instrumentalist who studied at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, opened her Kentish Town shop in the 1990s with her husband Noel. ....
writes Declan Carey. London Youth Choirs (LYC) West conductor Olivia Shotton led the online taster session for around 30 kids which involved singing exercises and learning about musical notes. Covid-19 has hit music lessons in schools hard with a December report by the Incorporated Society of Musicians revealing 68% of primary school teachers said music provision was being reduced and 72% of primary schools no longer organise extra-curricular activities. Co-founder and artistic director of LYC Rachel Staunton, 36, said: “Singing is a natural and joyful form of expression for children. Just listen outside any playground pre-Covid and you will hear non-stop rhymes, singing games and vocal chants interwoven into play. ....