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Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · 5d

*NEW BLOG* 🎃 Bring some Halloween magic to your music lessons! 👻 Explore creative ideas for spooky soundscapes, storytelling, rhythm, and global traditions — all while developing key musical skills. Read the blog 👉 tinyurl.com/ycd2bwr9 #MusicEducation #Halloween

Spooktacular sounds for Halloween - Music Education

Discover creative Halloween-themed music lesson ideas that inspire imagination, develop skills, and engage learners of all ages worldwide.

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Elizabeth Stafford @drlizstafford.bsky.social · 6d

My latest for Music Teacher Magazine www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk/content/feat...

Teaching from your core values - Music Teacher

Whether or not we are aware of it, we all live by certain values. Dr Liz Stafford argues that consciously incorporating our own values into our teaching will lead to authentic engagement with students...

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Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · 12d

This #InternationalPodcastDay why not catch up with one of our two podcasts presented by @drlizstafford.bsky.social
Primary Music in Conversation and CME in Conversation are both available on all major podcast apps and via our website tinyurl.com/wzccc6ub Image: Nikki Cooper Photography

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Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Sep 1

Join @drlizstafford.bsky.social on Tuesday 30th September for a webinar on Developing Core Skills in Primary Music, and learn how to progressively develop performing, listening, composing & improvising, and music theory skills from EYFS to Y6. tinyurl.com/2mdwa6xb

Developing Core Skills in Primary Music - Music Education

In this full day webinar you will learn how to support your pupils to develop their skills and understanding in performing, composing & improvising, listening, reading notation, and understanding the ...

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Elizabeth Stafford @drlizstafford.bsky.social · Aug 31

*NEW* Blog: Making the right start with music.
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Making the right start with music - Music Education

Practical tips for music teachers on establishing classroom routines: calls to attention, handling instruments, listening respectfully, and more.

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Elizabeth Stafford @drlizstafford.bsky.social · Aug 29

Just seen someone advertising a music education job that doesn’t exist yet for a government contract they haven’t won yet for (at an educated guess) a National Centre for Music & Arts Education for which no firm details have been released. 🤯

Elizabeth Stafford @drlizstafford.bsky.social · Aug 17

Totally agree!

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Elizabeth Stafford @drlizstafford.bsky.social · Aug 17

This is quite the read! 😱

Not so Totally Rad: the UK music tuition firm leaving pupils in the lurch and teachers in despair www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Not so Totally Rad: the UK music tuition firm leaving pupils in the lurch and teachers in despair

Schools and parents tell of inexperienced and absent tutors, and slow refunds alongside repeated demands to pay for services never wanted or received

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Elizabeth Stafford @drlizstafford.bsky.social · Aug 15

Another accolade? Go on then! 🥰

Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Aug 15

Our Primary Music in Conversation podcast has been shortlisted for a Teach Primary Award in the Free Resource category! Huge thanks to our listeners & guests – we couldn’t have done it without you! musiceducationsolutions.co.uk/news/teach-p...
#EduSkyPrimary #MusicEd #EduSkyUK

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Elizabeth Stafford @drlizstafford.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thrilled by this news! 🎶🥳

Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Aug 14

Music Education Solutions has been named Best Nationwide Music Education Provider 2025 by SME News Magazine! We're so proud to be recognized for our dedication to high-quality music education.

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#EduSky #MusicEd

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Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Aug 8

Join @drlizstafford.bsky.social on Tuesday 30th September for a webinar on Developing Core Skills in Primary Music, and learn how to progressively develop performing, listening, composing & improvising, and music theory skills from EYFS to Y6. tinyurl.com/2mdwa6xb

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Elizabeth Stafford @drlizstafford.bsky.social · Aug 1

I really, REALLY wish we could get beyond the misunderstanding that music education = extra-curricular instrumental provision. Music is a statutory subject of the National Curriculum, and the heart of music education is inclusive classroom music lessons, not optional instrumental provision.

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Elizabeth Stafford @drlizstafford.bsky.social · Jul 30

Looking forward to launching the first cohort of this in 2026! #MusicEd

Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Jul 30

*BRAND NEW* for 2026! Join @drlizstafford.bsky.social for our Primary Music Specialist Certificate to refine your teaching practice, enhance your pedagogical understanding, and demonstrate your expertise to current and future employers. tinyurl.com/4etwmf9f

Elizabeth Stafford @drlizstafford.bsky.social · Jul 27

#EduSkyUK

Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Jul 27

Our subscription packages for next academic year are live! High quality CPD at bargain basement prices! Check them out here: tinyurl.com/yc5zd8hr

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Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Jul 26

*BRAND NEW* for 2025-26! Join @drlizstafford.bsky.social for our Music Education Support & Development Certificate for advisers, consultants, trainers and lead schools supporting schools with music. tinyurl.com/36b8pzz3

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Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Jul 26

Season 1 may be over, but you can still catch up with all our episodes of Primary Music in Conversation here: primarymusic.podbean.com

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Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Jul 24

Secondary Music Leadership Certificate academic year 2025/26 dates now available for booking! Join us in the Autumn, Spring or Summer terms to develop your head of department skills! tinyurl.com/y9y4a9tb

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Elizabeth Stafford @drlizstafford.bsky.social · Jul 20

Some blue sky for Bluesky! Looking forward to relaxing and recharging after another hectic academic year. 🥰

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Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Jul 14

Primary Music in Conversation Episode 7 OUT NOW! Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube. primarymusic.podbean.com

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Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Jul 14

Episode 7 of our Primary Music in Conversation podcast is NOW OUT! Featuring @drlizstafford.bsky.social chatting with Annie Undzhiyan about music at Mere Green Primary in Birmingham. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! primarymusic.podbean.com

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Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Jul 12

Get in touch before 31st August to submit your articles and news items for the next issue of Music Hubs & Services Magazine: musiceducationsolutions.co.uk/contact/

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Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Jul 10

*BRAND NEW* for 2026! Join Dr Phil Mullen for our Inclusive Music Education Certificate for support and guidance on your journey towards more inclusive music education practice. tinyurl.com/54dyx9n8

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Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Jul 7

Primary Music in Conversation Episode 6 OUT NOW! Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube. primarymusic.podbean.com

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Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Jul 7

Episode 6 of our Primary Music in Conversation podcast is NOW OUT! Featuring @drlizstafford.bsky.social chatting with Emma Cornhill about music at Fairburn Community Primary School in Yorkshire. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! primarymusic.podbean.com

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Music Education Solutions® @musicedsolution.bsky.social · Jul 2

Following the launch of their Secondary Music Leader’s Handbook, @drlizstafford.bsky.social and Dan Francis were delighted to attend the HarperCollins Summer Party yesterday 🥂

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