
Teaching Notes, the Music Teachers' Association's podcast, covers all aspects of Music Education, both in the UK and beyond. Interviews with Music Teachers sit alongside chats with industry professionals and education experts. Plenty of CPD, discussion, and reports from conferences and Expos. A must-listen for every Music Teacher! Presented and produced by Patrick Johns.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 141 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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In Episode 141, Patrick chats to Michael Wright about approaches to teaching improvisation in the classroom and with ensembles (0:33).
Dr Liz Stafford introduces the forthcoming Curriculum Music Conference from Music Education Solu... more
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In Episode 140, Patrick kicks off the new academic year with a look at A Level Music, with guest, Vanessa Wilson-Best. As numbers decline for A Level Music, Vanessa and Patrick discuss whether the qualification is fit for purpose in... more
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In Episode 139, Patrick discovers The Rapturous Romantics in the third book of The ABC of Opera, written by Mark Llewelyn Evans. Mark explains about the power of children discovering their ABC (Any Body Can) through opera.
The MTA’... more
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In Episode 138, Patrick chats to David Gray (aka ‘Music with Mr Gray’) about The Big Strum, a new ukulele event to be held in July in Devon, in association with Octopus Ukuleles and Devon Music Hub (0:57).
Geoff Pearce introduces M... more
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This is the podcast that every music teacher needs! It is always informative, inspiring and well put together. I have enjoyed being part of some episodes too! Please share it with music colleagues who may not be as “up with” technology. I believe it is an important resource for all those in music education.
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A wide range of music education topics recurs across episodes, from practical classroom techniques and resource development to large-scale singing projects, curriculum planning, and the integration of technology in teaching. Guests include practitioners, authors, and sector leaders sharing actionable strategies for teachers, concerted CPD moments, and updates from conferences and expos. The show often features discussions on inclusive pedagogy, neurodiversity, Kodály-inspired methods, orchestral and choir education, as well as tools and platforms that support classroom learning. A notable strength is its ability to translate theory into classroom practice, while highlighting industry resources and opportunities for educators to connect with... more
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Recent guests on Teaching Notes include:
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