Primary Music in Conversation Podcast

Ep 6 - Emma Cornhill - Fairburn Community Primary School

Dr Liz Stafford chats to Emma Cornhill about music at Fairburn Community Primary School in Yorkshire.
Emma talks about nurturing musical confidence in teachers and pupils alike, in her mixed-year group school with fewer than 100 pupils.
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Ep 5: Jonathan Harris - The Premier Academy

Dr Liz Stafford chats to Jonathan Harris about music at The Premier Academy in Milton Keynes.
Jonathan Harris discusses developing a rich music offer that supports whole-school improvement, sharing stories of student success and teacher collaboration.
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

Ep 4 - Janice Rowstron - Milby Primary School

Dr Liz Stafford chats to Janice Rowstron about music at Milby Primary School in Warwickshire.
Janice Rowstron highlights how Milby Primary fosters musical progression and creativity through purposeful planning and community engagement.
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

Ep 3: David Gray - Barton Hill Academy

Dr Liz Stafford chats to David Gray about music at Barton Hill Academy in Devon.
David discusses his role as a specialist teacher, and how Barton Hill Academy shapes a diverse and engaging music programme that supports student confidence and creativity.
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

Ep 2 Ben Griffiths - Bannockburn Primary

Dr Liz Stafford chats to Ben Griffiths about music at Bannockburn Primary School in London.
Specialist music teacher Ben shares how Bannockburn Primary builds a strong and inclusive music culture, with strategies that support both teacher confidence and pupil participation.
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

Ep 1: Helen Byard - Edenbridge Primary School.

Dr Liz Stafford chats to Helen Byard about music at Edenbridge Primary School in Kent.
Helen discusses her journey from classroom generalist to leading and teaching music as a specialist, with insights into curriculum design, staff support, and fostering joy in music for all pupils.