2nd April 2026
Painting with sound for World Art Day
When we think about music as an artform we often think of it being closely allied to dance and drama… Continue reading Painting with sound for World Art Day
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22nd March 2026
How can music hubs recruit and retain instrumental teachers?
Recruiting and retaining high-quality instrumental teachers remains one of the most pressing challenges facing Music Hubs in England. Recent evaluation… Continue reading How can music hubs recruit and retain instrumental teachers?
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12th March 2026
No-one cares about opera or ballet…
Recent comments by Timothée Chalamet sparked a swift, brutal, and often hilarious response across the global arts sector. Speaking during… Continue reading No-one cares about opera or ballet…
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2nd March 2026
Music lesson ideas for World Wildlife Day
Each year, World Wildlife Day gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the extraordinary diversity of the natural… Continue reading Music lesson ideas for World Wildlife Day
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16th February 2026
How can you teach music when you’re “not musical?”
This is a question that I have been asked more than any other over the course of my career, and… Continue reading How can you teach music when you’re “not musical?”
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8th February 2026
Creative musical ideas for Valentine’s Day
Looking for Valentine’s Day music lesson ideas? Dr Liz Stafford shares meaningful ways to explore this theme through music in… Continue reading Creative musical ideas for Valentine’s Day
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29th January 2026
Making music education better with Design Thinking
Music education projects often start with strong intentions: improving learning, supporting teachers, or influencing policy. However, too many initiatives struggle… Continue reading Making music education better with Design Thinking
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13th January 2026
Improving school music provision through targeted support
High-quality music education has the power to shape students’ creativity, confidence, and cognitive development. Yet, for many schools, sustaining and… Continue reading Improving school music provision through targeted support
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22nd December 2025
Opinion: Does every school need a choir?
Today the BBC has run a feature on singing in schools and specifically presented to the nation the idea that… Continue reading Opinion: Does every school need a choir?
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