Make Your Mark: Notes on Music Education

It's a new series of the podcast, and Lucy and Yusef are joined by guests from Brass Bands England and the NSPCC to discuss Safeguarding.
Following our new 2-part format, this episode with look at the changes in Safeguarding over the years, how to employ the right people, intersectional safeguarding, and the unique challenges of Safeguarding in Music Education.
Please note that sensitive topics will be discussed in this episode are child exploitation and abuse, which may be upsetting to some.
Find full transcripts, guest bios, as well as show notes, links and resources mentioned in episodes at https://www.musicmark.org.uk/podcast.

Tune up and tune in! Series Three of Make Your Mark is coming soon. We've got a new format, a new team, and a whole host of new and exciting discussions to share with you - as well as the same old selection of expert insights into Music Education's hottest topics!

In this final episode of Series 2, we explore music therapy and the therapeutic impacts of music with music therapist Graeme Davis and music education and arts leader Jane Bryant. Together, they discuss what music therapy is, how it differs from wider music-making and talking therapies, and why listening, agency and relationship-building are central to its impact. From young people and those with additional needs to people living with dementia and their carers, this conversation considers the many ways music can help people express themselves, connect with others and be heard. 
Find full transcripts, guest bios, as well as show notes, links and resources mentioned in episodes at https://www.musicmark.org.uk/podcast.

This episode explores all things pedagogy – we're joined by Jennie Henley, Andy Shoniker and Adam Whittaker to explore some of the big questions in Music education - How do we teach Music? Is there a ‘best’ approach? What techniques help educators and those learning music access the most intellectual growth, musical progression and happiness? 
Find full transcripts, guest bios, as well as show notes, links and resources mentioned in episodes at https://www.musicmark.org.uk/podcast.

Following the launch of Music Mark’s ‘A Common Approach: Early Years’ programme, we discuss why early years music education is crucial for child development. Nicola Burke, Polly Ives, and Amy Campbell share their experiences and beliefs about the importance of music for young children, exploring how vital music education and exploration are, not just an enrichment activity, but as a fundamental aspect of child development. 
Find full transcripts, guest bios, as well as show notes, links and resources mentioned in episodes at https://www.musicmark.org.uk/podcast.