Teacher’s INSET music workshop
Techniques for introducing music into the classroom with confidence.
Many schools today no longer employ music teachers and so the responsibility falls on other teachers to fill the gap.
In our experience the most common concern teachers have in facilitating a music session is a lack of CONFIDENCE!
However… you may be pleasantly surprised to hear that a simple approach is what will give you that confidence!
There is a saying from the drummer’s fraternity…
‘K.I.S.S.’ – Keep It Stupidly Simple!
Complexity can always be added later – if it’s needed at all.
Teachers can feel nervous about taking on the music session. But this usually comes from assumptions about what’s needed – such as a musical training. But sometimes attachment to musical training can actually ‘get in the way’ of being simple and intuitive with the children.
Being creative is what’s needed. To be creative you need to be simple!
We want you to have a go, give it a try, explore and be creative – like a child.
We know that once you have the techniques to hand, you will have confidence, you will deliver more efficiently, have more focused fun and have great results!
In these workshops we offer our experience and ‘pearls’ of music wisdom that we have learnt in nearly thirty years of working with children and adults.
We’d like to prove to you that you do not need years of musical experience!
What’s included:
Introductions to simple, fun focus-based music games – to gain and keep the attention of your pupils.
How to explore the possibilities of a music session with what’s available. You could make your own instruments, or make use of things you didn’t think could be musical instruments!
How to introduce musical concepts such as rhythm, pulse, volume, pitch and more, using simple, engaging games.
Playful musical missions – group games with ‘new and unknown’ musical instruments and fresh ideas – to generate inspiration and creativity, to practice team support, and how to keep your own sense of fun – Vital for keeping your own pupils engaged! These mini missions always yield a surprisingly inventive, humorous and imaginative result.
We’re on your side!
Contact us to discuss how we can help you.