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Send us a textIn Episode no.15, Julian Whittaker looks back on his Key Stage 4 students’ work during lockdown, and Patrick meets opera singer Mark Llewelyn Evans, author of The ABC of Opera, designed to introduce opera to young children.Plus, world-famous cellist Julian Lloyd-Webber and Patrick discuss the life-changing experiences that Classical music can give to students, and some of the challenges associated with teaching it.Presented and produced by Patrick Johns© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textIn Episode no.14, Dave Lowe gives Patrick an overview of the subjects his Year 7s study, including a terrific iPad project; plus Hayley Clements, the Head of Learning and Participation for RCM Sparks at the Royal College of Music explains how their partnerships with schools work, and how schools can get involved.Plus, in the wake of recent worldwide events, Patrick talks to musician and author Nate Holder about decolonising our own music curricula, providing food for thought for teachers everywhere to re-examine their own lessons.Presented and produced by Patrick Johns© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textIn Episode no.13, Head of Music Mark Aitchison tells Patrick how he’s managed to turn round two struggling music departments, and explains his different approach to Key Stage 3 learning; plus Austen Smart from Future DJs gives some insider information as to the services they provide to schools.Plus, Patrick finds out about a charity that transforms lives through music, Brass for Africa, talking to superstar trumpeter Alison Balsom, charity founder Jim Trott and Director of Music Education Lizzie Burrowes about their work in Uganda, and the life-changing opportunities they can provide for students in UK schools.Presented and produced by Patrick Johns© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textIn Episode no.12, Naomi Cook from Collins Learning tells Patrick about Music Express, an incredible resource for Primary Music, and James Manwaring offers some thought-provoking ideas about the importance of focussed listening, both for teachers and students.Plus, Mike Simpson from Inspire Works UK tells Patrick just what "World Music" means nowadays, and offers some practical tips for getting started with this huge topic, especially when resources are thin on the ground.Presented and produced by Patrick Johns© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textIn Episode no.11, Chi-Chi Nwanoku talks about the Chineke! Junior Orchestra’s recent success in Britain’s Got Talent, Patrick chats to Dan Clark from Rock School about their increasingly popular qualifications, and Tim Garrard gives an overview of what to expect in this year’s online conference, “MTA at Home”.Plus, one of the stars of conferences past and present – Harry the Piano – talks Jazz, improvisation workshops, and rises to the challenge of Patrick’s classical-Rockney fusion! Presented and produced by Patrick Johns © Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textIn Episode no.10, Patrick chats to Lincoln Abbotts from the ABRSM about Classical 100, James Manwaring reports on a discussion about composing at home, and plus, in an interview from the Music Expo in early March 2020, Patrick finds out from Peter Craik, from the English Folk Dance and Song Society why we all need folk music in our schools.Plus, Patrick Gazard and Jane Werry, co-authors of “Being a Head of Music – A Survival Guide” explain the book’s genesis, look at the position’s wider role, and give invaluable tips to all aspiring Heads of Music.Presented and produced by Patrick Johns© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textIn this episode, Patrick chats to Daniel Spreadbury from Steinberg, about Dorico, and what it can do for music teachers.  Simon Toyne feeds back about how one-to-one tuition is working in schools, including the use of technology and the wider life of the music departments during lockdown.  Plus, looking back to the Music Expo in early March 2020, Patrick meets Vinota Karunasaagarar from the ISM, and the head of Ealing Music Service, Yogesh Dattani, revealing the new online Indian classical music resource “Indian Takeaway: Rag and Tal Basics”. Presented and produced by Patrick Johns© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textIn this episode, Patrick chats to TV Psychologist Emma Kenny about the effect of lockdown on students' and teachers' mental health, and to Joan Lind from Try Booking, about how they can make school concert admin much easier for us all.Plus, James Manwaring offers some excellent advice about the transition from Key Stage 3 to 4, and 4 to 5, for this year's cohort.Presented and produced by Patrick Johns© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textIn this episode, Caitlin Sherring, Kate Davis and Gareth Hemmings summarise recent Music Teachers’ Association online meetings on the topic of Setting Up The New Term Online.Plus we hear from Dr Steven Berryman about a new Collaborative blog, revisiting a seminal Music Education book. Presented and produced by Patrick Johns© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a textIn this episode, Emily Crowhurst and Mark Wilderspin summarise recent Music Teachers’ Association online meetings about KS3–5 remote teaching.And we hear from Julian Whittaker and Catherine Barker about what lessons will be taking place in their schools this term, offering some ideas for Music Teachers everywhere. Presented and produced by Patrick Johns.© Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org