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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Research Shorts: Do you ‘tell’ or ‘talk with’ your students?
This week, I’m chatting with James Poole, who is a piano and woodwind teacher in the middle of his doctoral research on…
How High Impact Senior Leadership can transform your work
With our next High Impact Senior Leadership course beginning on 23rd September 2025, we caught up with a previous attendee of the…
Research Shorts: The Smile Project (Strategies for Music in Learning-difficulties Education)
This week I’ve been talking to Dr Caroline Waddington-Jones about her work with the Smile Project. This vital work aims to improve…
The Association of British Orchestras calls on Government to support ‘An Orchestra in Every School’ initiative
The Association of British Orchestras (ABO) has today announced the next phase of its new public engagement initiative ‘An Orchestra in Every…
Bridget’s Blog: Have your say!
When I was an associate lecturer at the University of Surrey, one of the modules I directed was Professional Investigation. Students undertaking…
The Clarion: An award-winning, accessible instrument
The Clarion is an award-winning, accessible musical instrument that can be played independently with any part of the body, including the eyes….
Access free courses and educational materials from The Open University
As well as offering flexible and accessible degrees in a wide range of subjects, including undergraduate and postgraduate Music degrees, The Open…
850+ children. Two unforgettable nights. One incredible Festival of Music!
The Croydon Schools Music Association (CSMA), in partnership with Croydon Music and Arts (CMA), has recently concluded its annual Festival of Music—a…
Research Shorts: East Asian Voices of Resistance Against Racism in Music
This week, I spoke with Dr Maiko Kawabata about her vital new collection, co-edited with Ken Ueno, East Asian Voices of Resistance…
