This resource explores the topic of teaching adult students. For the purposes of this resource, I’ll define adult learners as those who are not learning in a formal educational context, ie school,...
Helen Reid Teaching Materials
This is a practical guide for teaching beginner brass. There are books available that explain the physics and physiology of brass playing, but it’s usually helpful to explain complex principles in...
Edward Maxwell Teaching Materials
In part 2 of this two-part resource, I will look at further development of reading skills and musicianship, learning pieces with understanding, and amassing a bank of repertoire, rather than just...
Edward Maxwell Teaching Materials
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 Teaching Materials
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 Teaching Materials
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 best to avoid using a personal email...
Edward Maxwell Teaching Materials
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 Teaching Materials
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 Teaching Materials
Encouraging students to make music in the parlour might sound decidedly Victorian, but it’s an activity that should be revived – a lot of family fun and laughter can result. The Family Band is...
Edward Maxwell Teaching Materials
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 Teaching Materials
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 Teaching Materials
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 Teaching Materials