Posts Tagged ‘advocating music education’
PODCAST [27] Progressive, inclusive whole class instrumental teaching with Helen Brookes, Services for Education Music Service, Birmingham
In this episode, I’m talking with Helen Brookes, Head of Whole Class Instrumental Teaching for Services for Education Music Service, Birmingham which leads the music education hub for the city. It’s part of the Services for Education charity, which provides a range of services to schools from school-centred initial teacher training to school improvement consultancy.…
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 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 MorePODCAST [22] Music as a tool to connect & heal – with Laura Hassler, Musicians Without Borders
Anita Holford talks to Laura Hassler, Founder and Director of Musicians Without Borders talks about the power of music for peacebuilding and social change.
Read More[NEWS] New online communications & marketing courses for music education, community music, music therapy
A new online course has launched, to help people working in music education, community music, and music therapy to improve their skills in communications and marketing. The short course – the first of a series – guides individuals or teams through the steps they need to take to become clear on their priorities for…
Read MorePODCAST [8] The role of freelancers in the arts and music sector – with Ruth Jones, youth arts specialist
Anita Holford talks with Ruth Jones – a youth arts specialist, trainer, music development manager and bass player – about the role of freelancers in the arts and music sector.
Read MoreQuick guide to listening to a podcast – for charity, non-profit, music and arts professionals – plus recommended podcasts
I love radio, but it took me a while to get used to podcasts. Now I’m a regular listener and have even started my own. Podcasts are great way of keeping up with sector insights or professional learning. Here’s a quick guide to the different ways you can listen to podcasts. I’ve also included a…
Read MorePODCAST [7] How can parents/ carers involve children in pre-school music? – with Liv McClennan, community musician
In this episode, I’m talking with Liv McLennan, who is a community musician and a specialist in early years / pre-school music. We discuss what parents and carers can do to introduce music to their pre-school child, and share some starting points and ideas for making music with babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. You can listen…
Read More[PODCAST] [5] Making music education a core subject in the poorest schools in New York – Education Through Music
In this episode, I’m talking with Penny Swift, Executive Director and Katherine Damkohler, Director of National Activities of Education Through Music (ETM). ETM is a New York-based organisation working with under-resourced schools to provide music education as a core subject for all students. It has experienced significant growth over the last few years, and has…
Read MoreMusic for education & wellbeing podcast [4] TRANSCRIPT: Simon Glenister, Noise Solution
AH: So hello, it’s Anita here, and welcome to this month’s podcast. In this episode I’m talking with Simon Glenister, who is director of Noise Solution which is a social enterprise based in Bury-St-Edmunds and it provides one-to-one music mentoring programmes using music technology for young people in challenging circumstances. Why I thought you’d be…
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