Trailer: Abigail Pogson on the value of social prescribing
The launch of the National Academy for Social Prescribing in the UK is a welcome step forward for an idea which has been growing in…
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Why it’s time to rethink TV talent shows
‘Old hat’ TV talent shows are on their way out – we need a new industry model, argues Matt Griffiths, CEO of national music charity,…
Trailer: Matt Griffiths on why TV talent shows need a reboot
Audiences are tired of manufactured bands. ‘Old hat’ TV talent shows are on their way out – we need a new industry model, argues Matt…
Play Safe Now – Hear Tomorrow
Jono Heale, a director of Advanced Communication Solutions Limited, MUSIC:ED's Official Hearing Conservation Partner, argues that music educators must…
Opinion: Can music produce the world’s next Einstein?
Music teachers today are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate how the arts remain relevant in a STEM-focused world. But how do we separate fac…
Kidumusic – should we raise the bar?
Kids' music is big business, particularly on the internet. But are authenticity and originality sacrificed for quick-fix clicks?
Celebrating Clara Schumann: an icon for women in music
Kathryn Knight, CEO of music technology company Tido, discusses how pianist and composer Clara Schumann (1819–1896) is an inspirational figure for women today. What do…
The ‘model music curriculum’: uniting the music education community through disaffection and challenge?
The social media storm surrounding the recent announcement of a Model Music Curriculum for England has highlighted a growing malaise among music educa…
Embracing digital innovation in music tuition management
With music services under strain and tuition levels dropping, the industry must embrace digital innovation in tuition management, says Paritor CEO, Si…
A model music curriculum?
In this post, Dr Jonathan Savage, Managing Director of UCan Play, reflects on the UK Government’s announcement on 11 January 2019 that they will be publishing…
It’s not what we do, it’s how we do it: evolving the concert experience
Hugh Hodgson School of Music Professor, Cynthia Johnston Turner, challenges players and audiences to loosen up the classical concert experience
Grand Union Orchestra – nurturing the Second Generation
Co-founder and Director of the Grand Union Orchestra, Tony Haynes, argues that – in the fast-changing demographic of Britain today – migrant and m…
Does music education need qualified teachers?
Children's right to a good music education should not be compromised by well-meaning amateurs in schools, argues Jonathan Savage.