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ABRSM Classroom Teacher to Music Lead: Level 3
ABRSM
This training offers a strong: practical foundation for teachers who are either new to leading music: or new to teaching whole class curriculum music. Covering three key areas: upskilling teachers in their own music subject knowledge: skills needed to lead ensembles: and support in creating their Curriculum Intent. This training will provide small successful steps for a new Music Subject Leader.
Training Course
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Approaching Musicianship with Confidence
ABRSM
Approaching Musicianship with Confidence is for Primary School teachers who wish to develop their musical skills for use in the classroom. By the end of the course, you will have developed a strong understanding of pulse and rhythm, feel more confident using your voice in the classroom, and have designed your own strategies for teaching music. There is the opportunity for you to engage with other teachers, sharing expertise and resources with those from around the world. The modules will be presented in a variety of media - a mix of films, podcasts to listen to whilst on the move, articles, presentations and quizzes.
Online Course
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Assessing Progression in Classroom Music
ABRSM
ABRSM has worked with the Royal Northern College of Music and teachers to create a learning experience relevant to music making in your classroom. It gives you the knowledge and skills you need to start planning and assessing progress with confidence and be able to inspire the next generation of musicians. You will develop an awareness of how to measure progress in the core skills of music making, listening, singing, improvising and composing, and performing. You'll be given examples that will not add to the pressures of your day-to-day teaching, and we'll introduce you to some new teaching resources too.
Online Course
Education, Media, Public, Social Care
Becoming a Music Teacher
ABRSM
Becoming a Music Teacher is designed for instrumentalists and vocalists who are starting their teaching careers. This course will give you a thorough overview of the role and responsibilities of being a music teacher. You will hear how other teachers have used their passion for music as their inspiration for their teaching identity, develop your communication skills, prepare for every learner as an individual, learn how to maintain high levels of wellbeing throughout your career, and be given the tools you need to succeed in your chosen career.
Online Course
Education, Media, Public, Social Care
Choral Leadership - Level 1
ABRSM
An inspiring, hands-on day designed to build essential skills in choral leadership. Perfect for beginners or those seeking to refresh their practice, this course covers key areas: the importance of vocal warm-ups, effective song teaching strategies, introductory conducting techniques, and selecting the best repertoire for young singers. Gain confidence and practical tools to lead your choir with energy and creativity. Whether you’re new to choral leadership or looking to enhance your skills, this course offers a strong foundation in a supportive and engaging environment.
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Choral Leadership Level 2
ABRSM
Enhance your choral leadership skills with this practical one day course designed for those already directing children’s choirs. Aimed at participants who have completed the Choral Leadership Level 1 workshop or have equiva-lent experience, the session helps refine key aspects of leading young singers. You’ll de-velop effective vocal warm ups, strengthen conducting technique, and learn how to select and shape repertoire that suits children’s voic-es. The course also explores ways to polish material for performance and introduce fresh, creative ideas to energise your choir. Ideal for leaders seeking greater confidence, expertise, and inspiration in their choral practice.
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Choral Leadership Level 3
ABRSM
Choral Leadership Level 3 is a practical training day designed for more experienced practitioners working with young voices, building on the foundations of Levels 1 and 2 (or equivalent experience). The course focuses choral leadership skills, including: conducting confidently across different time signatures, indicating phrasing, style, character, whilst multi-part leading, clear and purposeful rehearsal structures, developing strategies for teaching part-singing, responding precisely to what you hear and see in your choir and refining performance to bring polish and musical depth. Participants explore advanced rehearsal approaches and techniques, gaining a practical toolkit to lead with greater confidence and musical insight.
Training Course
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Classroom Teacher to Music Lead: Level 1
ABRSM
This training offers a strong, practical foundation for teachers who are either new to leading music, or new to teaching whole class curriculum music. Covering three key areas: upskilling teachers in their own music subject knowledge, exploring what good music in schools looks like, and how to begin to support their fellow teachers by leading Music in their schools. This training will provide small successful steps for a new Music Subject Leader.
Training Course
Education, Media, Public, Social Care
Classroom Teacher to Music Lead: Level 2
ABRSM
This training offers a strong, practical foundation for teachers who are either new to leading music, or new to teaching whole class curriculum music. Covering three key areas: upskilling teachers in their own music subject knowledge, exploring what good music assessment in schools looks like, and how to use scaffolds in whole class teaching. This training will provide small successful steps for a new Music Subject Leader.
Training Course
Education, Media, Public, Social Care
Developing Musicianship Skills with Classroom 200
ABRSM
Developing Musicianship Skills with Classroom 200 is designed for anyone wishing to use Classroom 200 in their teaching. This free course will begin with thorough overview of how Classroom 200 works. The following modules focus on the skills of Singing, Improvising and Composing, Performing and Listening, the essential ingredients of music learning. You’ll see and hear how other teachers are using Classroom 200, and you’ll have a chance to reflect on the strengths and areas of development in your school.
Online Course
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From Teacher to Trainer, pBuzz Expertise
ABRSM
Throughout this course, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of pBuzz teaching techniques, explore effective strategies for instructing fellow educators, and develop the confidence to lead engaging and impactful pBuzz workshops. Whether you’re a seasoned music teacher or new to the pBuzz, this course will equip you with the tools to become a skilled trainer, capable of inspiring and empowering your colleagues.
Workshop
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Introducing ABRSM’s Singing for Musical Theatre Exams
ABRSM
This session will provide you with helpful insights and understanding of ABRSM’s exam offer for musical theatre singers, our face-to-face Practical Grade exams and digital Performance Grade exams. Our new Performance Grade exams provide equal recognition, reliability and quality feedback from the same ABRSM examiner team as our longstanding Practical Grade exams. During the session, we will explain the rationale behind these assessments, how ABRSM examiners mark exams and how exams can benefit a student as part of their musical learning journey.
Webinar
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Kickstarting Secondary Music
ABRSM
This practical workshop explores how singing can be used as a powerful starting point for secondary music learning. Participants experience active games and repertoire to develop rhythm' pulse and pitch' progressing from sound to symbol and on to Western stave notation. Strategies include body percussion' human and stick notation' hand stave work' and instrumental application on glockenspiels. The session models inclusive teaching approaches such as peer coaching and partner questioning to increase engagement and musical thinking. Afternoon content focuses on starting singing in Year 7' building part-singing skills' and selecting repertoire suitable for changing voices.
Training Course
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Music Medals Teacher Assessor Training
ABRSM
Music Medals are unique assessments that celebrate progress at the earliest stages of learning a musical instrument. This course will provide teachers with all the training they need to be able to administer Music Medals assessments effectively. By the end of this course they will understand how Music Medals are structured and learn how to administer and assess a Music Medal. Music Medals are available in the UK only.
Online Course
Education, Media, Public, Social Care
pBuzz in the Classroom, A Comprehensive Teacher’s Training
ABRSM
Unlock the joy of music for your students with "Empowering Young Musicians, pBuzz Training for Teachers." This hands-on course is designed for classroom teachers who want to introduce the pBuzz, a fun and accessible instrument, into their music curriculum.
Workshop
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Reflective Practice
ABRSM
Reflective Practice is designed for all music teachers – whether you are a classroom teacher or an instrumental or vocal teacher, if you have two pupils, or teach all the students in your school. This course will encourage you to reflect on your teaching and give you the confidence and expertise to explore further avenues.
The course includes online discussions, reading, analysing films, creating and using resources and reflecting on your individual situation and skills. , ,
Online Course
Education, Media, Public, Social Care
Sing and Thrive: Singing Assemblies
ABRSM
This training offers a strong, practical foundation for teachers who are either new to leading music, or new to teaching whole class curriculum music. Covering three key areas: upskilling teachers in their own music subject knowledge, skills needed to lead ensembles, and support in creating their Curriculum Intent. This training will provide small successful steps for a new Music Subject Leader.
Training Course
Education, Media, Public, Social Care
Troubleshooting your Music Teaching
ABRSM
Troubleshooting your Music Teaching is designed for experienced instrumental and vocal teachers. It does not matter if you are an experienced private teacher with a thriving teaching studio, someone who works for a music organisation, or enjoy teaching your small number of pupils, this course will engage you in extending your knowledge, challenge your thinking around different subjects and give you the space to explore aspects of your career that you would like to develop. The course includes online discussions, reading, analysing films, using resources and reflecting on your individual situation and skills.
Online Course
