In part 2 of this two-part resource (Music Teacher, January 2021), I will look at further development of reading skills and musicianship, learning pieces with understanding, and amassing a bank of...
Edward Maxwell Extra-curricular music
There’s no denying the fact that there are a lot of guitarists who can’t read music. (I’d like to stress that this is focused more on electric or acoustic guitarists, rather than ones who are...
Paul White Peripatetic Teaching
In this resource, I’ll be looking at how we can reflect on our approach to teaching and stimulate ourselves to do better. However experienced we are, and however good a teacher we might think we are,...
Edward Maxwell Extra-curricular music
Establish a clear line of communication
When you take on a new student, it's essential to get off on the right foot: introduce yourself to parents or carers, either through a phone call or email. It's...
There’s so much that could be explored around the theme of practising, and it would be impossible to cover all of it in a single resource. Therefore, this resource is focused around particular...
Helen Reid Extra-curricular music
This resource covers the basics of teaching improvisation, and the process of moving fluidly from scales to improvisation and from improvisation to composition, examining how these three elements...
Richard Barnard Extra-curricular music
As a child, I was a very reluctant musician. My mum had a terrible battle trying to get me to practise, and she still delights in telling people how I used to hide under the bed rather than play my...
Edward Maxwell Extra-curricular music
The Covid-19 pandemic has turned our lives upside down, professionally and personally. This is a brief and by no means comprehensive overview of some of the online resources that can enhance our...
Edward Maxwell Extra-curricular music
For many, teaching online may be a daunting prospect. This resource is aimed at giving you the confidence to start your online teaching journey, if you haven't done so already.
Richard Steggall Peripatetic Teaching
Motivating students is one of the most important – and also most difficult – jobs that a teacher can have. Without sufficient motivation, students won't learn new ideas, and will struggle to make any...
Paul White Extra-curricular music
This resource gives practical advice in maintaining discipline and focus with small-group and one-to-one teaching. It will help you prepare and set up your lessons to encourage focus, give tips on...
Richard Barnard Peripatetic Teaching
This resource focuses primarily on teaching piano to younger beginners. It explores the right time to start learning an instrument, teaching notation and rhythm, forming a sound technical basis,...
Helen Reid Extra-curricular music