Creativity Creative Cello Lesson 2 5 min. to read Tips for a creative instrument lesson In my classroom there are different kinds of work stations; a toy section, a white-board for drawing, percussion instruments, computer game, a piano with…
Creativity Keyboard Harmony 2 4 min. to read What is keyboard harmony? Keyboard harmony is partly like playing by ear and makes music making more practical for example when accompanying someone with the piano. All you need is a…
Diversity Does age matter? 2 min. to read Being able to realize one’s full potential, from early childhood onwards, what does this imply for the children’s music teachers? mix wants to focus on looking for the best opportunities…
Diversity Talent, innate or input? 2 min. to read Talent approach Some thirty years ago, Anders Ericsson discarded the idea of talent being innate. That was the time when major scientific research had shown that our bodies and minds…
Diversity How do learning disabilities affect music education? 3 min. to read Every learning disability comes with its strengths and weaknesses. More important are the do’s and don’ts you can take into account as a teacher. Here you can read how learning…
Diversity How do developmental disorders affect music education? 2 min. to read Students with behavioural and developmental problems often have a hard time at school. And so do their teachers. What can you do to support these students in the classroom? Find…
Diversity Creativity Being a conductor: the art of the possible 1 min. to read The ability to respond to a cue from a conductor is crucial for a musician. By imagining the children’s world and adding creative elements to your conducting technique, you can…
Diversity Attention to detail 2 min. to read How to be able to deal with diversity in a constructive manner is perhaps one of the most basic challenges for every teacher. Beliefs about ethnicity are often fed by…
Diversity The future is gender neutral 2 min. to read The word ’gender’ is often used in the same way as ’sex’. Yet they are not synonymous. The term ’Gender’ emphasises the biological differences between men and women. Gender’ refers…
Diversity Beyond the cliché 1 min. to read For the majority, gender identity and gender are consistent. They are physically male or female and feel that way too. This is not the case for everyone. There are people…
