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Make Your Mark: Notes on Music Education

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Make Your Mark: Notes on Music Education
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  • Make Your Mark: Notes on Music Education

    4: Pedagogy

    01/06/2026 | 57 mins.
    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.
  • Make Your Mark: Notes on Music Education

    3. Music in Early Childhood: Why it Matters

    24/04/2026 | 1h
    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.
  • Make Your Mark: Notes on Music Education

    2. Creative Curriculum Approaches

    31/03/2026 | 54 mins.
    This episode discusses the significance of a creative curriculum in music education, exploring student engagement, innovative teaching strategies, the impact of Artsmark, and the need to build confidence in both teachers and students. The conversation also touches on the challenges of advocating for music within the curriculum and the importance of supporting teachers in their practice. This conversation explores the vital role of music education in schools, emphasising the importance of a well-structured curriculum that fosters progression and inclusivity. The speakers discuss enriching the curriculum with music, building a culture of music within schools, and the significance of collaboration with music hubs and community resources. They share inspiring outcomes from creative music education, highlighting how music can transform students' lives and foster a sense of belonging and joy. 
    Find full transcripts, guest bios, as well as show notes, links and resources mentioned in episodes at https://www.musicmark.org.uk/podcast.
  • Make Your Mark: Notes on Music Education

    1. Make Your Mark Live: Educational Excellence at Primary School

    27/02/2026 | 43 mins.
    To launch Series Two, join us on stage at the Music Mark Conference (recorded live in November 2025). 
    In this live recording, the Music Mark podcast team are joined by Rachel Hawker, Director of Education at Rocksteady Music School, David Rees, Chief Executive of Merton Music Foundation, Bridget Rennie, Executive Director at Mahogony Opera and Caro C from Delia Derbyshire Day to discuss educational excellence at primary school, the transformative impact of music at this level and how they get the best out of the young people they work with.
    Find full transcripts, guest bios, as well as show notes, links and resources mentioned in episodes at https://www.musicmark.org.uk/podcast.
  • Make Your Mark: Notes on Music Education

    11. A Music Mark Christmas

    18/12/2025 | 1h 13 mins.
    To round off series one, join the Music Mark team as they review 2025 with their personal and professional highlights from the last 12 months.
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About Make Your Mark: Notes on Music Education
'Make Your Mark: Notes on Music Education' is a podcast showcasing diverse experiences and perspectives from across the music education sector. We'll explore the major challenges faced by those working with young people in music, the challenges young people face themselves, and celebrate inspiring projects and stories from across the nation and beyond. Tune in to hear from expert guests as we tackle music education's biggest questions, highlight its most exciting initiatives, and discuss the musical journeys of those involved.This podcast is produced by Aimee Christodoulou, Emma Cragg and Yusef Sacoor for Music Mark, a membership organisation, Subject Association, and an Arts Council England Investment Principles Support Organisation advocating for excellent musical learning in and out of school. Music Mark support their members and the wider sector through training, resources, networking and advocacy work at a national level and across the UK. This is done with a vision for accessible and excellent musical learning and engagement, inspiring and enriching the lives of all children and young people.
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