In this y9 lesson the teacher uses questioning and clear prompts to help scaffold and collate ideas for a composition...

In this Year 9 lesson the class are working in groups to write a song from the stimulus 'Orange'.

In this y9 lesson the class are working in groups to write a song from the stimulus 'Orange'.

After working in groups, this Year 9 group return mid lesson to explain the reasoning behind their musical choices.

This teacher is actively involved in the listening activity. Clear questions have been articulated before the example...

This teacher utilises the capabilities of Logic for this Y8 composition lesson.

A teacher reflects on embedding rhythm and pulse.

Linking instruments and characters.

This teacher discusses the pedagogy, content, challenges and solutions of whole class teaching.

Chime bars are used to perform rhythms created from food names.

The teacher is to develop musical understanding based on one song.

This teacher talks us through her approach to her role in the context of her Y9 composition lesson.

In this y8 classroom music lesson, the teacher encourages the class to map out ideas for arranging the song "Stand by...

It is often difficult to separate out the component parts of musical learning.

In this Y8 'arranging' lesson, the class teacher offers an 'arranger’s notepad' as a tool to help the groups structur...

In this y8 arranging lesson, the groups engage in peer assessment.

This teacher discusses the importance of her role in offering feedback, responding to ideas and encouraging students ...

Vocal specialist shows how to start a vocal session.

I'm a little teapot and the 'ABC' song, pulse and actions.

Looking at loud and quiet, long and short notes.

The teacher explains the planning around a Y4 module on Peter & The Wolf.

Listening and joining in to a catch-on song with increasing complexity.

A strong framework should be taught properly from the outset.

Pupils play chants on instruments conducted by a pupil.

Children respond to teacher actions like 'Give Me 5', Give Me 10, Low 10...

Vocal specialist makes the case for teaching vocal starters.

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind 'Give Me 5' vocal starter.

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind this kinaesthetic vocal starter.

Playing 'piano' and 'forte'. Crescendo is played too.

Warm up, mouthpiece and playing two notes to start a lesson.

A specialist visiting teacher on a lesson for brass novices

Using a simple tune, these young players concentrate on reading the music.

Completing a successful lesson, diaries are filled in.

What is the starting point in planning learning?

Purpose, process and audience.