Build your confidence and inspire your pupils by getting them stomping, clapping, slapping and everything in between from an instrumental tuition setting to the classroom, rehearsal room and beyond – this dynamic, high-energy workshop will explore the use of the body as a percussive instrument.  The session will feature a range of rhythmic warm – ups, Afro-Brazilian grooves, and percussive routines. This will be an invigorating workshop suitable for all, regardless of prior musical experience.

Singer, and songwriter, Emily Barden will explore how to teach vocal play and songs inspired by stories. In this practical song-filled session, you will not only develop your own confidence to be creative but also deepen your understanding of how to inspire creativity in others. If you are working with children at the start of their musical journey this workshop will give you the tools you need to ignite your imagination and those who you teach.

This workshop will educate and empower those teaching instruments or the voice in 1:1 and small group settings. From sight-reading skills to improvisation, rap’s innate aural musical tradition is something we will use to explore how to bridge the gap between sheet music and ‘live’ music-making. Rap is music and music teachers are the authority on music, therefore whether the teacher is new to or well-versed in rap music, they will find this workshop an invaluable resource.

How do you have every child singing in tune and beginning to read music by the end of Y1? Who would have thought that a holistic music programme, putting the child and their development first, building social skills, confidence in expression, literacy, numeracy and storytelling could:
a) be so much fun
b) develop physical coordination including handwriting and core strength
c) lay the strongest of musical foundations.
In this fun-filled session, Jimmy will explore how to achieve all of the above through an inclusive music curriculum delivered by empowered teachers. This workshop will give you confidence you never thought you had, and the stepping stones needed to build that same confidence in your colleagues and pupils alike.

 Every child and young person has the right to explore the life-changing benefits of music: on their education, their well-being and their future. In this session, Ruth will be equipping us with the skills to see the world from others’ perspectives – giving practical tips and teaching strategies for working with neurodiverse music students. With Ruth’s guidance, we will be encouraged to explore innovative ways of facilitating learning for all.

This workshop features a complete breakdown of the art of rap with easy-to-implement classroom techniques and schemes of work for KS2-3. It includes vital resources, suggested discography, and a clear assessment criterion that will assist and empower music teachers. It will encourage them to come out of their comfort zone and instil them with confidence. The workshop also discusses the more controversial elements of the genre and provides some clear links to the wider curriculum.

In this workshop, Jimmy will share ways of supporting beginners in Key Stage 2 – both the beginner child and the beginner teacher, making this a useful workshop for music coordinators and teachers of all levels of experience. He will look at ways of bringing beginner musicians out of their shells and on a path towards musical literacy and confident self-expression, exploring learning through play, singing and movement. Whether you are new to teaching music or a confident music lead supporting colleagues this workshop will give you the tools you need.

In this session Ruth will guide us through inclusive, interactive music ideas for class settings.

It will be full of practical strategies and tips for those leading class-based music activities which will be accessible to all and will support you to put inclusion at the heart of your music teaching.

Roll back the carpets, put aside the tables get the instruments out as you enter the uplifting and inspiring world of Afro- Brazilian Percussion. This session focusses on building confidence in improving for all music educators whether in a classroom or small group and individual lessons. There will also be a focus on composition and performance skills using literacy as a tool for learning rhythms based on Ollie’s collaborations with Pie Corbett of Talk4Writing.