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Learning from mistakes
Less focussed on outcomes than process, this teacher believes that learning from mistakes helps to build resilience a...
Music service input to educate the whole child
Music benefits diverse needs, those vulnerable and low with self-esteem.
Learning brass instruments, transferrable skills
KS2 sometimes change instruments as skills evolve. This is encouraged.
Learning brass instruments in KS2.
Whole class teaching to take first steps with a brass instrument.
Y4 brass lesson reflections from teacher.
A specialist visiting teacher on a lesson for brass novices
Vocal Starters. 'Three Bears' Commentary.
Vocal specialist explains this song can be taught effectively to all ages.
Vocal Starters. 'My Name is Joe' commentary
Vocal specialist explains rationale behind this kinaesthetic vocal starter.
Peter & The Wolf. Planning
The teacher explains the planning around a Y4 module on Peter & The Wolf.
10 Top Tips for Whole Class Teaching
This Head of Service offers some advice for teachers working with whole classes.
Student Experience
These students recount their experiences working with a visiting specialist teacher.
Communication with Parents
This experienced teacher discusses the importance of communication with parents.
Suzuki Method in Schools
This teacher has 35 years’ experience using the 'Suzuki' method and is also a teacher trainer. She discusses her wor...
Encouraging Student Involvement
This Head of Music discusses her 'open door' approach to the department.
Advice for NQT
This experienced teacher discusses her approach to communication with peripatetic staff in a busy department and offe...
A Broad and Balanced Curriculum
This experienced secondary school headteacher discusses the need for music to be part of a breadth of experience for ...
Music and School Improvement
This experienced primary school Headteacher discusses the impact music has had on school improvement and attainment.
Teaching WCIT
This teacher discusses the pedagogy, content, challenges and solutions of whole class teaching.
The Importance of Ensemble Experience
This experienced Head of Brass discusses his experiences of ensemble playing and motivation.
Difficult Passages
This teacher offers some advice on strategies for approaching difficult technical passages.