Diary of a Music Teacher: Happy Half-term :)
And it is half-term! More disruption to the routine, more days to juggle work and family reposnsibilites 🙂 At least the weather should be very sunny and warm, enabling outdoor […]
And it is half-term! More disruption to the routine, more days to juggle work and family reposnsibilites 🙂 At least the weather should be very sunny and warm, enabling outdoor […]
This weekend the Hackney Half Marathon and Festival of Fitness took place in our neighbourhood. On Saturday there were running competitions and a school run that was a mile long […]
Thinking back to the coronation of King Charles just over a week ago, music played a crucial part in the official ceremony that took place in Westminster Abbey and was […]
Reminder to self to take little breaks out in the sun when it is out 🙂
After Strike Days and Bank Holidays, it feels nice to have some sort of a routine for a few days. If for adults all these extra days off cause feelings […]
Playing duets with your students can be a fun way to practice keeping in time & playing music with other people. With certain instruments, such as the piano, students spend […]
A great comprehensive music theory book for both younger and older learners is ‘Discovering Music Theory: the ABRSM Grade 1 Music Theory Workbook’. The book offers a comprehensive overview of […]
To increase student engorgement and motivation, at times pop, rock and hit songs are excellent. Nothing like ‘Shotgun’ by George Ezra or ‘Old Town Road’ that can get students playing. […]