Training & CPD

🎓 Training & CPD to Inspire Confident Music Teaching

We believe that every teacher has the potential to deliver exceptional music lessons — and we’re here to help make that a reality.

Our CPD and training programmes are designed to support teachers at all levels of confidence and experience, from complete beginners to experienced subject leaders. Whether you're looking to build foundational skills, deepen subject knowledge, or explore fresh, creative approaches to curriculum delivery, our practical, engaging sessions are tailored to your school's needs.

We offer a wide range of flexible CPD options — from quick, focused sessions to in-depth, long-term partnerships. All training is rooted in classroom experience, aligned with current curriculum/scheme expectations, and designed to be immediately actionable.

Our goal is simple: to help you feel more confident, better equipped, and truly inspired to bring music to life in your school.

Below are examples of training sessions we’ve successfully delivered. Each one can be tailored or combined to create a bespoke CPD experience that meets the unique needs of your school or setting.

Session Title Description
Listen and Respond in the Classroom Discover how to spark curiosity and deepen musical understanding through rich listening experiences that invite every child to connect, move, and respond.
Improvise and Compose Unlock your pupils’ creativity with exciting, hands-on techniques that build confidence in musical exploration and expression — no matter their starting point.
The Importance of Singing Reignite the joy of singing in your school with uplifting, accessible approaches that make every voice count — from the playground to the concert hall.
Classroom Percussion and Recorder Make rhythm and melody come alive! Learn fun, practical ways to teach percussion and recorder that will energise your music lessons.
Ukulele Bring instant engagement to your classroom with this accessible instrument — we’ll guide you through getting started and creating joyful musical moments.
Your School Scheme Support Take your existing scheme to the next level! Learn how to tailor content, boost confidence, and make your scheme work powerfully for your school.
The Interrelated Dimensions of Music Demystify the building blocks of music — pitch, rhythm, dynamics and more — and discover how to weave them seamlessly through every lesson.
KS1 Focus: Music Inspire your youngest learners with playful, imaginative approaches that nurture musical curiosity and early creativity.
KS2 Focus: Music Dive into dynamic strategies that challenge and excite older primary pupils — from composition to performance, and everything in between.
EYFS Focus Explore how music in the early years can build confidence, support development, and create magical first encounters with sound and song.
SEND Support Make music an inclusive, joyful space for all learners — with adaptive tools, creative strategies and a strong foundation in accessibility.
Autism & Music Learn how to create structured, sensory-aware musical environments where autistic children can thrive, engage, and express themselves.
Music Technology Energise your classroom with accessible apps and tools that turn tablets and tech into powerful platforms for creativity and collaboration.
Build a Choir and/or Ensemble Create a vibrant musical community in your school — from building confidence to leading performances with pride and purpose.
Progression & Assessment Discover how to track and celebrate musical growth in meaningful ways, while planning for exciting next steps in learning.
Why Choose a Scheme Not sure where to start? We’ll help you find a scheme that matches your school’s ethos, staff skills, and long-term vision for music.
Inclusion & Differentiation Equip every child to succeed musically — with practical approaches that celebrate diversity and support learning at every level.
A Musical Classroom Transform your learning environment into a place where music is heard, seen, felt — and lived — every day.
Music Notation & Theory Make music literacy come alive with imaginative ways to teach notation and theory that are fun, relevant, and fully accessible.
Your Music Development Plan Get strategic about your school's music journey — we’ll help you craft a focused, inspiring plan that supports sustainable, whole-school impact.
Mixed Year Groups Master the art of teaching music in split classes with creative, inclusive strategies that keep every learner engaged and progressing.