Working with larger groups can unveil some simple problems in the pedagogy of how to approach giving instructions.

In this group brass lesson the teacher uses a backing track on a repeated cycle to stage the preparation for performa...

The outcomes of simple part playing. Rounds are an excellent way to first introduce this to students.

This brass group was introduced to the beginning of Swing Low Sweet Chariot.

Rhythm cards are a useful starter activity for many aspects of teaching. In this example, the teacher uses an ipad to...

Keyboard can often be overlooked in the musical provision within schools.

This vocal teacher listens forensically to the students singing.

In this Y8 'arranging' lesson, the class teacher offers an 'arranger’s notepad' as a tool to help the groups structur...

In this y8 arranging lesson, the groups engage in peer assessment.

This teacher has 35 years’ experience using the 'Suzuki' method and is also a teacher trainer. She discusses her wor...

This experienced teacher discusses her approach to setting expectations for her pupils in a Suzuki violin lesson.

In this advanced group violin lesson, the students are taken through a series of tasks and activities to develop the ...

In this advanced violin group, the teacher explores strategies for developing tone.

This experienced string teacher uses a variety of creative games and props to explore advanced flexible wrist and fin...

In this larger advanced violin lesson, the teacher explores open string resonance to internalise and develop depth of...

This student describes how she was attracted to learn the euphonium.

These students talk honestly about their experience learning music in school.