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What is a TeachMeet?
You may have seen the word TeachMeet used in association with Drake Music at conferences and events and be wondering what it means. Here is a quick overview: A TeachMeet […]
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Working with Groups of Wide-Ranging Ability
From the 24th to the 29th August 2015 myself and fellow Drake Music Associate Musicians Caro Churchill and Fil Hill worked on a project called Summer Soundtrackers at Z-Arts in […]
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Figurenotes
Figurenotes is an alternative to conventional musical notation which has been used successfully by young people with learning difficulties (including some on the autistic spectrum) in Finland and Scotland. Figurenotes […]
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Choice of Room for Session Delivery
I recently finished delivering a series of Ramp It Up! Sessions at Pictor School in Timperley, alongside fellow Associate Musician Mike Heath. The school itself was very welcoming, and the […]
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Using Sounds of Intent at Belvue School
Another Exchanging Notes term has been and gone at Belvue School in Ealing and we are about to begin the summer term, which will see us finishing off year 1 […]
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Sharing Practice Fast: DIY Video Lesson Plans
My time at Drake Music, visiting schools of all shapes and sizes, has consistently demonstrated the following: 1. There is always something to learn from watching a classroom teacher or […]
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Mi.Mu Gloves – Introduction & How To
As some of you no doubt know already, I am currently collaborating with Drake Music to explore the potential of Imogen Heap’s frankly incredible Mi.Mu Gloves. This technology could be one of the most significant breakthroughs in accessible music technology ever.
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What works for Music Hubs and SEND music provision? Some ideas…
So, why did Drake Music organize a Teachmeet focused on SEND music and music hubs at the Music Ed Expo 2015?
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LooperDooper music resources
LooperDooper can help pretty much anyone make music including musicians with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. It has been co-designed by students and staff members at three […]
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Exchanging Notes: A New Model of Peripatetic Music Lessons
Exchanging Notes is a Youth Music funded, 4 year project between Drake Music, Ealing Music Partnership and Belvue School, working with young people with SEND at KS3/4 with moderate or severe learning difficulties, and particularly those facing disabling barriers to music.