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Imagine a raucous pub in Victorian London, filled with singing and laughter; what song can you hear? "Knees up Mother Brown"
"Ever heard a song so catchy it could make even Queen Victoria kick up her heels? That's "Knees Up Mother Brown" for you..."
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Why Music is Like Learning a Language (and Why Patterns are the Key!
Why Music is Like Learning a Language (and Why Patterns are the Key!
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4 steps to Improve your Music Learning
Enjoying the learning process can help you stay motivated and engaged, which can lead to better retention of information. According to a...
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The benefits of Singing
Text and image from a public Facebook post (link below) The benefits of singing: 1. Singing gives the body vibrations that increase our...
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Western Notation: Origins
At the Academy we teach a variety of different instruments and have students with many expectations. Each student starts lessons with a...
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How Does Colouring Help Music Lessons?
How Does Colouring Help Music Lessons? Before, or during, a music lesson with primary age students we often include colouring. In face...
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How was your practice this week?
In reception you will find a fun way to answer this question. When you come to the Academy for you lesson check out the orange tub under...
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An Idea to Amazon
How it Happened I do believe that every students needs a teaching aid that is right for them. Sometimes this means making something in a...
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Reasons to Learn Sax
The Saxophone is one of the most iconic instruments in the world. It is a vital part of jazz, big bands, marching bands, pop standards...
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Scientific pitch notation
Imagine you are sat in front of a piano. After a brief explanation of letter names and location on the piano your teacher says can you...
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Previous Weeks Reception Challenges.
If you've missed them, please find below all of the previous weeks Reception Challenges (these can still be undertaken for extra gems up...
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Good Nights (w/c 22/11/21)
22nd October 2021 Good Night! Play a little music before bed, not to practise but to ease your head, So that deep in slumber you can go,...
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Good Mornings (w/c 22/11/21)
22nd November 2021 Good Morning! Coffee and music Are perfect to share, At the start of the day, When you've less of a care. Time to take...
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It's ok #tuesdaythoughts
You will have days where you do not get to practise or it all goes wrong and you cannot focus. It can be easy to get so busy in the day...
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