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Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/845746/open_sms] In Episode 122, Patrick meets Dr Elizabeth Stafford and Dan Francis, to talk about their new book, 'The Secondary Music Leader's Handbook' (0:48). Classic FM presenter Ritula Shah introduces the Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards (deadline for entries is 20th July 2025!) (15:54). And Jazz musician, author and educator Buster Birch chats about methods of teaching improvisation, why he doesn't use lead sheets, and his incredible online resource, 'Learn 2 Play Jazz' (24:40). Presented and produced by Patrick Johns. #CanDoMusic #GetPlaying #SaveOurSubjects  https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008759834 [https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008759834] classicfm.com/music-teacher-of-the-year-2025 [https://comp.classicfm.com/music-teacher-of-the-year-2025/?_gl=1*7flvdu*_ga*MzMyNDU2ODg4LjE3NTE2MTY3NDA.*_ga_T3HQWH546F*czE3NTE2MTY3NDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTE2MTY3NDEkajU5JGwwJGgw] https://www.ritulashah.com/ [https://www.ritulashah.com/] https://www.learn2playjazz.com/ [https://www.learn2playjazz.com/] https://www.busterbirch.co.uk/ [https://www.busterbirch.co.uk/] © Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/845746/open_sms] In Episode 121, Patrick meets Leanna O’Brien, from the Soaring Scarves Academy in California, who teaches music using movement and scarves, to help students really internalise great works by Tchaikovsky and Grieg, amongst others (0:43) We also meet the new MTA President, James Manwaring, to find out about him as a musician and teacher, and to see what he hopes to achieve in his tenure as MTA President (19:56).  And outgoing MTA President Catherine Barker has a message for all music teachers (35:40). Presented and produced by Patrick Johns. https://soaringscarvesacademy.com [https://soaringscarvesacademy.com/] https://manwaringmusic.blog/about-me/ [https://manwaringmusic.blog/about-me/] #CanDoMusic #GetPlaying #SaveOurSubjects  © Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/845746/open_sms] 2025 MTA CONFERENCE SPECIAL In Episode 120, Patrick visits the 2025 MTA Conference, held at Trinity Academy, Bristol.  He meets ABRSM Chief Examiner and Jazz trumpeter Mark Armstrong, to find out more about Mark’s CPD session, ‘Jazz in the Classroom’ (04:31), and chats to Founder and President of MusicFirst, Dr Jim Frankel, about his Key Note speech, ‘The Impact of AI on Music Making and Learning’ (22:12). Plus, Patrick chats to various exhibitors at the Trade Fair, including representatives from Aspire Organs, Sing Up!, Coach House Pianos, Trinity College London, and Viscount Organs. Presented and produced by Patrick Johns. Mark Armstrong: https://www.rcm.ac.uk/research/people/details/?id=02730 [https://www.rcm.ac.uk/research/people/details/?id=02730] Dr Jim Frankel: https://www.musictechhelper.com/about-me [https://www.musictechhelper.com/about-me] www.aspireorgans.co.uk [http://www.aspireorgans.co.uk/] www.singup.org [http://www.singup.org/] www.coachhousepianos.co.uk [http://www.coachhousepianos.co.uk/] www.trinitycollege.com [http://www.trinitycollege.com/] https://viscountorgans.net [https://viscountorgans.net/] https://www.musicteachers.org/events/mta-conference-2025/ [https://www.musicteachers.org/events/mta-conference-2025/]   #CanDoMusic #GetPlaying #SaveOurSubjects  © Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/845746/open_sms] 2025 MTA CONFERENCE PREVIEW  In Episode 119, Patrick chats to Liz Dunbar and Asha Bishop about the crucial balancing of creativity and academic rigour at Key Stage 3 (1:08). And composer, arranger, singer, conductor and jazz musician Alexander L’Estrange discusses ways to get your choir to swing (15:46)! Presented and produced by Patrick Johns. https://musicdepartmentresources.com [https://musicdepartmentresources.com/] https://www.alexanderlestrange.com [https://www.alexanderlestrange.com/] https://www.musicteachers.org/events/mta-conference-2025/ [https://www.musicteachers.org/events/mta-conference-2025/]   #CanDoMusic #GetPlaying #SaveOurSubjects  © Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/845746/open_sms] In Episode 118, Patrick chats to composer Rilla Paterson about her compositions for young voices, designed to help children with sight-reading; plus the importance of notation. Julian Whittaker introduces the MTA’s free ‘Mock Interview’ service, for members applying for a new job, to have a practice interview with an experienced Head of Music. Plus, Jack Laidlaw, James Tuck, and Dustin Ragland explain the range of products and services provided by Ableton, including Live, Push, and Move.  Presented and produced by Patrick Johns. http://rillapaterson.com [http://rillapaterson.com/] https://childofthefuture.com [https://childofthefuture.com/] https://www.musicteachers.org [https://www.musicteachers.org/] https://www.ableton.com [https://www.ableton.com/]   #CanDoMusic #GetPlaying #SaveOurSubjects  © Music Teachers' Association www.musicteachers.org