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Dec 6, 20211 min read

Katie Neilson: speaking up for Early Years Music Education!

Katie was delighted to speak at the @ISM_trust ‘s recent national music education conference ‘Where to next for music education?’ You can...

Nov 12, 20212 min read

Pulse and babies: what parents already know!

Babies are born with experience of a steady beat ... they have had many months in an environment surrounded by their mother's heartbeat,...

Nov 10, 20213 min read

Ways into Listening

The new Model Music Curriculum does an excellent job of listing a range of music for our children to experience and engage with. ...

Jul 11, 20212 min read

Musical parenting ... memories of my Grandma

Musical parenting isn't just about parents! Neighbours, grandparents, siblings, carers all make their contributions! And today, on what...

Jun 18, 20213 min read

Musical Books for Babies

Books and Music … Music and Books ... both are loved by babies and both provide a powerful way for us to connect with babies! So how...

May 5, 20213 min read

Specialists or Non-specialists in Primary Music teaching?

Surely, if budgets allow, a specialist music teacher is best? Find out why I'm not convinced it's always best for our teachers and children.

Apr 8, 20212 min read

Musical Doodlings

Margaret Kartomi wrote 'Musical Improvisations by Children at Play' in which she described aspects of children's musical play as 'doodles'.

Feb 3, 20212 min read

We Are All Musical!

Music is part of everyone's life and a crucial and wonderful part of how babies and parents communicate and connect. Read more.