When you come into our shop in Oxford Circus, we always have a core range of essential accessories available. One thing we’ve been working really hard on is making those accessories available here on our website as well. Here are some of the staples we've been adding to our Guitar Accessories page!
Have a look at our picks for July 2026 below, and expect our honest, personal takes, including anecdotes, historical context, tips, and whatever else we think of as we recommend whatever might be piquing our interest!
Have a look at our picks for June 2026 below, and expect our honest, personal takes, including anecdotes, historical context, tips, and whatever else we think of as we recommend whatever might be piquing our interest!
Have a look at our picks for May 2026 below, and expect our honest, personal takes, including anecdotes, historical context, tips, and whatever else we think of as we recommend whatever might be piquing our interest!
Being on the edge of Soho, we at Schott are within arm's length of some of the world's greatest theatres. We're so lucky to be able to take short stroll after work and see incredible performances in West End musicals and throughout London.
I'm going to walk you through the city, showing you the theatrical sights and the music you can take home with you after the show! These are all the musicals that are currently playing on a London stage and that you can buy the songbooks for, as of the publication of this blog.
Happy April Fool's Day!
Instead of pulling a prank on you dear reader, I thought it might be a little more good-spirited to spotlight some pieces of comic and light music, anything in a somewhat ‘classical’ style with humorous or playful overtones! I’ve collected a few here that are popular in the shop, or that I am personally rather fond of.
No matter what’s going on in the world, three things reliably come around every year: Birthdays, dentist check-up reminders, and Christmas!
Around November and December, the usual calm serenity of Schott London grows to a hubbub of excitement – occasionally tinged with that present-buying-panic! Should this crisis ever hit you, you’ve come to the right place.
The ii-V-I chord progression is an ever-pervasive sequence found throughout much of music history, though it came to true prominence with the rise of jazz. Since then, these chords have been improvised over by countless instrumental soloists, establishing the progression as an essential building block for anyone learning to perform within the genre.
In this post, we'll dive into the inner workings of the ii-V-I chord progression and its origins. Plus, an extended excerpt from David Detweiler’s fantastic, recently released book, The II-V-I Progression: 80 Patterns from the Masters of the Saxophone, is featured, exploring a number of improvised solos over the sequence from renowned icons of jazz!
In this interview, Chris shares stories of unexpected gigs, offers insights into improvisation, and touches on his latest book, "Beginning Folk Fiddle", a comprehensive method that introduces a beginner-friendly introduction to the world of folk fiddle. Dive in to learn more about Chris's fascinating career and the musical moments that have shaped him!
