This teacher has 35 years’ experience using the 'Suzuki' method and is also a teacher trainer. She discusses her wor...

This flute pupil recounts her experience of a friendly first lesson at school.

This Y12 student discusses the advantage of rehearsing authentically to prepare for performance.

This experienced teacher discusses the importance of communication with parents.

These students recount their experiences working with a visiting specialist teacher.

These students recount their experience of using music for self-expression.

This Head of Service offers some advice for teachers working with whole classes.

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

Vocal specialist explains rationale behind this kinaesthetic vocal starter.

Forensic look at the detail of teaching a role song.

Vocal specialist explains this song can be taught effectively to all ages.

Managing a mini plenary, homework and packing instruments away.

A specialist visiting teacher on a lesson for brass novices

Whole class teaching to take first steps with a brass instrument.

Revising notation finger game manages distribution of instruments in year 5.

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

Completing a successful lesson, diaries are filled in.

KS2 sometimes change instruments as skills evolve. This is encouraged.

The whole curriculum needs to be respected. Intent for Music.

Ensuring children understand their learning in Music with watertight links.

Music benefits diverse needs, those vulnerable and low with self-esteem.

Less focussed on outcomes than process, this teacher believes that learning from mistakes helps to build resilience a...

Why don't we assess across a broad curriculum and acknowledge that learning is complex and uneven?

Patricia Broadfoot discusses the importance of setting learning objectives.