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PODCAST [25] Equality, Diversity & Inclusion planning and instrumental tutor training with Roz De Vile of Music Masters
In this episode, I’m talking with Roz De Vile, CEO of Music Masters, a music education charity that runs group music-making programmes in five London schools, teacher training, and has developed ‘I’m In’, a diversity tool and process to help music organisations to be more inclusive and better reflect the society we live in. This…
Read MoreREVIEW: The Power of Us by David Price: a must-read if you work in music, arts, charities – and beyond
It’s not often that I buy a book, and then buy two more copies before I’ve even finished it (to give to other people), but I did with this one. And I’ll probably buy more. That’s because David Price writes so engagingly, and with such warmth and insight about subjects that we can all care…
Read MorePODCAST [24] Trauma-informed practices in community music and music education – with Catherine Birch, York St John University
Anita Holford talks to Catherine Birch from York St John University about trauma-informed practices in community music and music education.
Read MoreGetting your posts seen on Facebook: a checklist for small organisations
Love it or hate it, Facebook is an important tool for small organisations. It helps us connect with people we otherwise might not reach; have conversations about the things they and we care about; encourage people to take action; and grow our reach, relationships and impact. But it can seem like a never-ending game to…
Read MorePODCAST [23] How we use reflective practice, with music tutors from Hertfordshire Music Service
Anita Holford talks to three music tutors from Hertfordshire Music Service about how they use reflective practice.
Read MoreREVIEW: Demystifying music education research – Anita Collins’ new online course
Anita Holford of Writing Services reviews Dr Anita Collins’ ‘Bigger Better Brains starter course’.
Read MoreTemplate letter to school heads – advocating for music education
If you’re a parent or carer, relative or friend of a school pupil – or a young person yourself – and you care about music, then make your voice heard. Write to your school head, governors, or academy chain management to ask them to protect music education using this template letter. You can adapt to…
Read MoreInfluencing and advocating for your charity, arts or music organisation – part 2 decision science
Advocating for your cause following the Covid-19 pandemic using empathy, behaviour change and decision science – part 2.
Read MoreInfluencing and advocating for your charity, arts or music organisation – part 1 empathy
Advocating for your cause in response to the Covid-19 pandemic using empathy, behaviour change and decision science – part 1.
Read MoreAdvocating for music in schools – 5 tips for heads of music/performing arts, music co-ordinators and music teachers
Advocating for music in schools after the pandemic – 5 tips for heads of music/performing arts, music co-ordinators and music teachers.
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