Instrumental

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Piano pedagogy and graded exams

Dizzy Gillespie, New York, 1955
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Jazz improvisation and rhythm

Give students space to explore what works well for them
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Student autonomy in instrumental lessons

‘Learner voice’: giving pupils a say in when and how they'd like to be corrected
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'Youth voice' in instrumental music teaching

Workshops, open mic nights and pupil-led group sessions – such as this one at Wells Cathedral School – are good outlets for sharing songs
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Support for songwriting in schools

Playing from memory opens up more performance opportunities because there are no music stands or folders to organise
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Teaching by ear in whole-class ensembles

Review

Review: ABRSM Drum Kit syllabus

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Review: Rockschool Bass Guitar Books (Grades 1–5)

The National Youth Orchestra is one of 15 youth music organisations in NYMO
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NYMO lose more than half a million pounds in funding

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Recording progress as a visiting music tutor

RWCMD jazz musicians
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Devon event focuses on jazz and big band

The ABO conference, where CEO Judith Webster called for 'an orchestra in every school'
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ABO challenges government to invest in music education