Just another sight reading series? No! It’s a new take on the age-old tradition of learning to speak a language - in this case the language of music - with fluency, from the outset. The authors are seasoned teachers and highly experienced examiners who apply current modes of learning to the best pedagogical principles. more
An important part of children's musical experience in early years and primary school is having the chance to play tuned and untuned percussion instruments. Here's a helpful guide as to which instruments to provide, and the best places to buy what you need at a competitive price. Find out why the last instruments to consider buying are electronic keyboards! more
Home music-making helps language development in early years children, say Middlesex University researchers - even if parents have no particular music skills! Find the best resources for fun music activities that can easily be done at home. more
It is unfeasible to teach aural test skills successfully using Zoom, Facetime or Skype due to the time delay between teacher and pupil's sound. The solution is E-MusicMaestro online Aural Test Training. Designed to be used online, it's problem-free and subscribers can choose the ABRSM or the Trinity programme more
Your Early Years and Key Stage 1 music planning has been done for you by Music Playtime! Find out what to do in EYFS and KS1 music, and learn how to enjoy doing it more confidently. Lots of topic-based ideas including songs and chants, games that build music skills, suggestions for creating music, and music for listening and movement, all at Music Playtime. Over 100 demo videos and all the audios you need! more
New ideas and approaches to teaching online can enable us to become more creative and efficient as instrumental music teachers. more
How to choose the best ukulele for you or your child, or find the best value ukulele set for your school. Where to buy soprano, concert, tenor and baritone ukuleles online. more
Find out which Number 1 Best Digital Piano is genuinely recommended by top London pianist/vocalist Ben Noke. Access the best deals! more
Easiest Smash Hits - a new book of up-to-date, easy popular hits for piano, suitable for complete beginners up to around grade 2. more
Music From China is a new, beautifully presented book of lovely piano pieces: various composers, arranged by Nancy & Randall Faber, published by Faber. An outstanding publication! more
A new study supports the theory that there is a link between intelligence and enjoying non-vocal music. more
'E-MusicMaestro Learn to Sight Read: Piano ... high quality publications … a rich range of examples to truly help students thrive in their quest to become able sight readers. The multi-media approach is a triumph ... Highly recommended.' Karen Marshall pianodao.com/2018/10/10/learn-to-sight-read more