Online and Digital Exams: Time to Face the Music?
A few years ago, we’d have scoffed at the idea that online and digital music exams would be commonplace, and the idea that in the future, music exams would become…
A few years ago, we’d have scoffed at the idea that online and digital music exams would be commonplace, and the idea that in the future, music exams would become…
I’m sure I’m not the only music teacher who’s spent many years attempting to not only decipher the comments included on the music exam mark sheet, but also translate them…
In this guest blog post, Clementine shares her own experiences of picking up the flute again after a break, and restarting as an adult learner. I teach a lot of…
There is nothing quite like the thrill of working on music that is completely new and has never been seen, never mind played or sung, by another performer. If you…
Over the past few months in particular, I've sensed an increasing degree of anxiety and frustration from music teachers who feel somewhat overwhelmed by the changes made to graded music…
I was excited to hear earlier this year that Paul Harris has now completed his series for piano, A Piece a Week. There are now eight books in the series…
I don't know about anyone else, but I'm definitely in winding-down mode right now. As I type this, I have just a few teaching days left before the summer holidays,…
There's a running joke that all the music I play, no one else has ever heard of. To be fair, there's some truth in that, although I like to think…
I've been entering students for LCM Music Theatre exams for nearly 20 years. Whilst many students still opt for 'traditional' singing exams, music theatre exams suit many, allowing them to…
Over the past year, we've seen a huge increase in the number of online music workshops and masterclasses, but what about these events 'in person'? In this guest post, Aleah…
Have you ever included samples of birdsong or other recordings in your music? In this guest blog post, Ruth Carlyle shares her reflections on creating a soundscape mix of the…
I cannot emphasise what a useful skill sight-singing is. Sadly, over the years, it's got a bit of a bad press as it continues to be tested as part of…