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Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast

Music Teachers Association
Music Education
Improvisation
Music Teachers' Association
MTA Conference
Jazz
Year 7 Music Education
a-Level Music
Music Curriculum Reform
Psychology Of Music Performance
Inclusive Design
Digital Music Tools
Jazz Education
Key Stage 3 Music Curriculum
Inclusivity
Music Teacher Magazine
Curriculum Design
Ensemble Playing
Music and Drama Education Expo
Performance Injury Prevention
Improvisation Teaching Techniques

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.

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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.

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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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David Gray
Music with Mr Gray, ukulele educator and YouTuber
Music with Mr Gray / Octopus Ukuleles
Episode: Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.138 - David Gray, Geoff Pearce, Karen Marshall
Geoff Pearce
Founder of Music Scholars
Music Scholars
Episode: Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.138 - David Gray, Geoff Pearce, Karen Marshall
Karen Marshall
Author of How to Teach Music, Music and Neurodiversity
Collins Music / Music Teachers' Association (writing)
Episode: Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.138 - David Gray, Geoff Pearce, Karen Marshall
Tessa Armstrong
Founder and Executive Director of Voices for Life
Voices for Life
Episode: Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.137 - Tessa Armstrong (Voices for Life), James Manwaring, Natalie Wild & Christopher Tarrant
Natalie Wild
Author, The Composer's Toolkit; Director at MIST
The Composer's Toolkit; Music Education
Episode: Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.137 - Tessa Armstrong (Voices for Life), James Manwaring, Natalie Wild & Christopher Tarrant
Christopher Tarrant
Author, The Composer's Toolkit; Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University
The Composer's Toolkit; Newcastle University
Episode: Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.137 - Tessa Armstrong (Voices for Life), James Manwaring, Natalie Wild & Christopher Tarrant
Liz Dunbar
Music educator featured in Curriculum Thinking and Curriculum Planning session
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Episode: Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.136 - MTA CONFERENCE incl. Sir John Rutter, Liz Dunbar, Simon Toyne
Justin Wagstaff
Representative from Sound Post, violin and string instrument specialist
Sound Post
Episode: Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.136 - MTA CONFERENCE incl. Sir John Rutter, Liz Dunbar, Simon Toyne
Yvette Cooper
Representative for Sparkyard, educational online resource
Out of the Ark / Sparkyard
Episode: Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.136 - MTA CONFERENCE incl. Sir John Rutter, Liz Dunbar, Simon Toyne

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Patrick Johns
Host of Teaching Notes and producer for the Music Teachers' Association-focused series

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Every Music Teacher needs this!

    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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    jpmanwaring
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Listeners describe it as a practical and inspiring resource for music educators.

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Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.138 - David Gray, Geoff Pearce, Karen Marshall
Q: How much does Music Scholars cost for typical schools?
The most popular plan for around 250 students is about 350 pounds a year, with smaller options for fewer students, and larger schools can contact them for a custom setup.
Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.138 - David Gray, Geoff Pearce, Karen Marshall
Q: Where can people find out more about Music Scholars and buy it?
Geoff explains the website musicscholars.com and notes pricing options depending on school size, with a typical subscription for around 250 students at 350 pounds per year.
Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.137 - Tessa Armstrong (Voices for Life), James Manwaring, Natalie Wild & Christopher Tarrant
Q: How long have you got to teach the children if the sessions are roughly an hour long?
The project runs 10 to 11 weeks with hour-long sessions, and resources such as lyric videos and backing tracks are provided to support teachers when the team is not in the school.
Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.137 - Tessa Armstrong (Voices for Life), James Manwaring, Natalie Wild & Christopher Tarrant
Q: Could you introduce yourselves for us, please, who you are and what you do within music and music education?
Natalie and Chris describe their roles: Natalie as Director of Research and Professional Development at MIST, focusing on access and orchestral learning, and Chris as a Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University teaching music theory and conducting, framing their collaboration on the composition toolkit.
Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.136 - MTA CONFERENCE incl. Sir John Rutter, Liz Dunbar, Simon Toyne
Q: What are the four starting points for developing a new unit of work?
The four starting points are the development of a skill or technique, a style or tradition, a single piece of music, or a long-standing work that should be part of the curriculum.

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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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