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How to make your writing sound like you (not like AI)
February 21, 2026
A writing life: monthly column for 26
January 29, 2026
Writing your CV and biography for leadership, board and speaking roles
January 17, 2026
What is developmental editing and how can it help with your reports, funding applications, and thought leadership?
January 17, 2026
The invisible backbone: freelance enablers in the arts
December 1, 2025
Closer than ever to an arts & health breakthrough in Wales?
October 31, 2025
The music education whisperer: how Dr Anita Collins is rewiring advocacy
October 16, 2025
Why lifestory work matters in music and arts with young people
August 19, 2025
Stark evidence about the gap between rich and poor in arts education – and why we all need to care
June 3, 2025
Freelance writing and communications rates – and how to get the best from your freelancer
March 28, 2025
Exploring neurodivergence – poems by 15 writers
March 24, 2025
Access support for funding, for neurodivergent people, is a pressing social justice issue
November 1, 2024
Opening a community arts venue in Wrexham – learning so far and a call to action
November 1, 2024
How to win hearts and minds with your writing – copywriting tips  
October 21, 2024
Thinking of rebranding? Why writing is as important as design
July 4, 2024
Are you *really* reaching new people through your communications and marketing?
June 21, 2024
Learn the secrets of comms pros and get more impact from your comms
May 29, 2024
Do you need a copywriter now you have ChatGPT? I asked ChatGPT.
January 11, 2024
Six branding tips and insights for small charities, music and arts organisations
August 31, 2023
How to write a comms strategy and plan – for music, arts and non-profits
July 4, 2023
How to write an annual report that has impact – Part 3: key messages
May 19, 2023
How to write an annual report that has impact – Part 2: persuasive writing
May 10, 2023
How to write an annual report that has impact – Part 1: step-by-step guide
May 1, 2023
Music connects beyond words: but writing matters too
February 1, 2023
Using social media to grow your reach, relationships and impact – an introduction
January 1, 2023
Six ways that communications can help music education hubs realise their ED&I goals
December 11, 2022
3 simple copywriting tips to help you avoid the fear of the blank page
December 28, 2021
Working with primary schools to advocate for music education – Q&A with Nicola Hutton
September 16, 2021
Making your website more accessible #2: what we learned from the W3C web accessibility course
August 26, 2021
Making your website more accessible #1: what we learned from the W3C web accessibility course
August 26, 2021
Eight ways that music can support young people’s wellbeing and learning: in ‘catch up’ and beyond
August 19, 2021
Notaro Care Homes – research and write brochure and web copy
April 30, 2021
Using a theory of change for communications in music/arts organisations and charities
March 8, 2021
REVIEW: The Power of Us by David Price: a must-read if you work in music, arts, charities – and beyond
December 29, 2020
Getting your posts seen on Facebook: a checklist for small organisations
October 30, 2020
REVIEW: Demystifying music education research – Anita Collins’ new online course
October 17, 2020
10 useful questions to ask when planning your social media content
September 27, 2020
South Bristol Youth – content writing for Annual Impact Report and website
September 26, 2020
Template letter to school heads – advocating for music education
August 28, 2020
Influencing and advocating for your charity, arts or music organisation – part 2 decision science
August 28, 2020
Influencing and advocating for your charity, arts or music organisation – part 1 empathy
August 26, 2020
Advocating for music in schools – 5 tips for heads of music/performing arts, music co-ordinators and music teachers
August 13, 2020
Advocating for music education, youth/community music and music therapy during the pandemic
July 27, 2020
How to write a case study to share your learning & outcomes – 20 questions
April 1, 2020
8 questions and hacks to improve your not-for-profit, public sector or social business website
January 16, 2020
10 ideas for content creation to engage & delight your audiences
January 9, 2020
[NEWS] New online communications & marketing courses for music education, community music, music therapy
November 15, 2019
15 helpful and easy-to-use apps and tools for social media, communications & marketing
October 18, 2019
The power of music – me, my Mum, music and dementia
September 26, 2019
Six ways to raise your profile through BBC Music Day (26/9/19) and annual celebration days
August 29, 2019
Attracting young people – the importance of feeling welcome
June 14, 2019
A step-by-step guide to writing a case study that wins hearts and minds
May 31, 2019
Why stories will help your small charity, music or arts organisation (and a bit of science)
May 6, 2019
How to bring more relevant people to your website through content marketing
April 15, 2019
The #Mymusicaljourney Twitter campaign
February 20, 2019
Getting to grips with Google Analytics (part 2) – thanks to Ben from Satori Lab
January 18, 2019
Getting to grips with Google Analytics (part 1) – thanks to Ben from Satori Lab
January 11, 2019
How to write an effective e-newsletter – and why it’s important to have one
October 22, 2018
The truth about social media: most of your followers aren’t seeing your posts
September 21, 2018
How to get more traffic to your website and improve your Google ranking
August 10, 2018
What can music & creative education advocates learn from sports about behaviour change?
July 20, 2018
New book by Dr Anita Collins – The Lullaby Effect – lifting the lid on early years music research
July 14, 2018
Marketing music lessons – why parents aren’t buying and how to change that -Part 2
July 13, 2018
Marketing music lessons – why parents aren’t buying and how to change that – part 1 of 2
July 6, 2018
Creating your vision, mission and values
June 28, 2018
How to write a case study that wins hearts and minds
June 1, 2018
Blogs about youth music, community music education on the Youth Music Network
May 4, 2018
13 quick checks to instantly polish your copywriting
December 7, 2017
Breaking the mould: new models for teaching whole class music in Wiltshire
October 28, 2017
King’s College, London – editing work culture and creativity reports
September 30, 2017
ARTS CAN HELP RECOVERY FROM ILLNESS AND KEEP PEOPLE WELL, REPORT SAYS
July 23, 2017
IRC – copywriting and editing for promotional, fundraising, and learning materials
May 3, 2017
Soundfly – a new kind of music school for today’s musician
December 9, 2016
Musicstage – Article Profile – Are hierarchical attitudes to genre holding young people back?
December 8, 2016
Is music good for my child?
October 22, 2016
Working with ‘at-risk’ young people: do we really have the right support and skills?
July 22, 2016
Using music as an emotional tool
July 22, 2016
How parents and grandparents can support and champion music education
July 21, 2016
Be healthy, happy, and mentally fit – make music!
July 20, 2016
How to change the world, through the way you present your stories
February 26, 2016
Honestly – just how social is your social media?
February 12, 2016
Music Teacher / Cardiff Music Service – feature article
November 28, 2015
Music Education UK – articles for magazine and website
November 27, 2015
Working together to reach more people – can we extend audience development support to music hubs?
November 13, 2015
Could schools teach more of the important things in life?
February 1, 2015
Four first steps: Lobbying and advocacy for music and arts organisations
December 30, 2014
What if … every child had access to music education
November 7, 2014
What hubs are for – guest blog from Bristol
July 30, 2014
From the band room to the boardroom …The 9 common lessons of music education that translate into success
June 3, 2014
Stories / case studies: music work with young people in challenging circumstances
April 23, 2014
100 years of rock in visual and sound clips – just for fun
April 2, 2014
Poverty funding and music in Wales
April 1, 2014
Passion – let young people lead the way in music education
May 28, 2013
Ken Robinson’s latest TED talk
May 13, 2013
Why Twitter isn’t about your cornflakes: twelve tips for the Twitter shy
May 8, 2013
Benefits of arts education – evidence from the U.S
December 21, 2012
Music hubs: why should schools care?
November 30, 2012
Guest Post: Love in a Cold Climate – re-shaping a Music Service in the age of austerity by Emma Coulthard
September 2, 2012
Learning revolutionaries – Learning Without Frontiers
August 21, 2012
Arts advocacy – stepping up a gear?
June 1, 2012
How to create and write an effective e-newsletter
April 27, 2012
Aspiration, achievement and school improvement – heads say music can make the difference
March 27, 2012
How to make your music hub business plan an easier, more convincing, read
February 24, 2012
Creative practitioners and communities: raising standards in Wales
January 23, 2012
26 Treasures: bringing objects to life through poems and creation stories
January 5, 2012
Worth the wait? The National Plan for Music Education in England
December 29, 2011
Seven tips for advocating what music means to your school
December 14, 2011
How to find out what young people really want from music education
November 10, 2011
The Power of Music
October 13, 2011
Advocating for music – sharing research more widely
September 27, 2011
Campaigning for music education?
August 18, 2011
Promoting 21st century skills: education in Wales
July 25, 2011
Apocalypse now for music education in Wales and England?
June 14, 2011
Wales: a land with less music?
May 31, 2011
My personal wish list for music education in Wales
March 10, 2011
Healthy, social, creative – voluntary arts and long-term conditions
March 2, 2011
England’s music education review – cause for celebration?
February 16, 2011
Wales’ music education review – it’s all gone quiet over here
February 16, 2011
Wales’ music education review – in short
February 16, 2011
Welsh Assembly release review of music education
December 15, 2010
Articles section
November 24, 2010
Music Ed and the Spending Review – Music Matters Radio 3
October 25, 2010
Henley Music Ed Review – 7 days to go
October 23, 2010
Music Education Review – waiting in Wales
October 19, 2010
Henley Music Ed Review – ten days to go
October 19, 2010
Government’s music education review – has the time come?
October 13, 2010
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