Primary Music in Conversation Podcast

Primary Music in Conversation: S3 E4 - Jennifer Morgan, Plymouth Grove Primary

Dr Liz Stafford chats to Jennifer Morgan about music at Plymouth Grove Primary School in Manchester, highlighting their innovative approach to the KS2 curriculum which introduces a variety of instruments without losing depth of progress.Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

Primary Music in Conversation: S3 E3 - Emma Cottam, Lea Community Primary

Dr Liz Stafford chats to Emma Cottam about music at Lea Community Primary School in Lancashire, where she has implemented a system of musicality starters for each lesson to ensure musical skills progression.This episode is sponsored by Opera Anywhere: https://tinyurl.com/5b56pup6Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

Primary Music in Conversation: S3 E2 - Mike Milner, Victoria Junior & Seaton Junior

Dr Liz Stafford chats to Mike Milner about music at Seaton Junior and Victoria Junior in Cumbria, where he has worked for 35 years to ensure that music is embedded into the life of each school's community and local area. This episode is sponsored by Out of the Ark: https://www.outoftheark.co.ukMusic Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

Primary Music in Conversation: S3 E1 - Will Reeves, Cropredy Primary School

Dr Liz Stafford chats to Will Reeves about music at Cropredy C of E Primary School in Oxfordshire, where they have taken an innovative approach to the curriculum rooted in local folk music traditions. This episode is sponsored by DaCapo Primary Music: https://www.dacapoprimarymusic.co.uk/Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

S2 Ep6 - Hilary Marsden, Ashdene Primary

Dr Liz Stafford chats to Hilary Marsden about music at Ashdene Primary School in Cheshire.
Listen as Hilary reveals how Ashdene Primary builds a vibrant music culture, from creative classroom activities to whole-school performance moments. 
Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

S2 Ep5 - Rebecca Robertson, Meoncross School

Dr Liz Stafford chats to Rebecca Robertson about music at Meoncross School in Hampshire.
Rebecca shares how Meoncross School makes music accessible and engaging for all pupils, with practical ideas for inclusive music-making in an independent school setting.
Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

S2 Ep4 - Kathryn Dukes, Holy Rosary

Dr Liz Stafford chats to Kathryn Dukes about music at Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy in Burton-on-Trent.
In this episode, Kathryn discusses how she weaves music into the heart of school life, and her perspective on the subject leader role which she has taken on as an HLTA. 
Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

S2 Ep 3 - Anna Gower, St Andrews International

Dr Liz Stafford chats to Anna Gower about music at St Andrew's International School in Bangkok.
Anna offers a fascinating international perspective on primary music education, comparing global approaches while highlighting what works in her diverse school context.
Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

S2 Ep2 - Karen Creed, Great Linford Primary

Dr Liz Stafford chats to Karen Creed about music at Great Linford Primary School in Milton Keynes.
Karen discusses how her own training on a rare Primary Music Specialist PGCE has shaped the way she approaches music in her school, and how she has rebuilt provision since the pandemic. 
Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

S2 Ep1 - Theresa Phillips, Sneyd Academy

Dr Liz Stafford chats to Theresa Phillips about music at Sneyd Academy in Stoke-on-Trent.
Theresa explores her school's model, which sees her oversee the music curriculum, with specialist teaching provided by the local music hub.
Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7