by Peter Sills | Feb 4, 2018 | Teaching
What, realistically, can teachers, knowing very little about music, hope to achieve with a full compliment of children in the junior school classroom? The short answer is, quite a lot – providing they have the appropriate resources to assist them. Teachers...
by Peter Sills | Feb 4, 2018 | Learning
If we were to drop in on a music lesson at a typical junior school in the UK today, what could we expect to find? Would the lesson be inspiring, creative and in-tune with the young children of this digital generation? Or, would we still see our children sitting in a...
by Peter Sills | Feb 4, 2018 | Learning
The benefits of having a good teacher, no matter at which rung of the musical ladder you are on can be vitally important. However, a gentle word of caution. There is always a danger that you, the student can become too reliant and spoon fed-often waiting for your...
by Peter Sills | May 10, 2016 | Recorders
The much maligned recorder is making a remarkable comeback. Unfortunately, this is only partially true. Personally, I would like to see every child starting recorder in year three – if not sooner. I know recorders do not have the kudos andimmediacy of pressing...