Tag: technique

• Part 2: Teaching Music in Isolation: A deeper, real-world reflection into lockdown: Finding a new ‘Extra Curricular’

  

  Despite this deeply negative time, from that 2nd rehearsal did come an idea, like a small shoot of a spring flower appearing as a symbol of hope after a harsh winter. We decided together that rhythm and pulse could not be followed in real-time. So rather than focusing on things that were not possible, we…

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  10th May 2020

  Curriculum Design

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• A Practical Model to Grow Confidence in Music for Young People Aged 11-16

  

  Over the last 8 years in my current school, I’ve been continually looking for ways to improve the experience of my music students. Every one of them is unique, no matter ability, demographic or experience of life. A one-size-fits-all model would have failed within minutes so I’ve developed a flexible, customisable model for every individual…

  davelowemusiceducation

  13th Jan 2019

  Curriculum Design

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• The real-world truth about… GCSE Music Composition (How to start)

  

  Most GCSE Music students feel stressed as they begin their composition work. This stress is often nothing to do with music whatsoever and therefore very unhelpful for our young musicians. The stress is usually rooted in expectation about grades, either their own or that felt from a parent or teacher. Without experience of composing before,…

  davelowemusiceducation

  27th Dec 2018

  Curriculum Design

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