Training | Music For Early Years

I am able to offer a wide range of training and CPD ranging from short workshops to programs that are delivered over a period of months or years. I also offer keynote speaking as well as mentoring to support project leaders and those leading on action research initiatives.

I offer training and CPD for artists, musicians, and arts/music organisations, created to suit specific need. Training courses are available to support practitioners to develop their music practice and provision in early childhood settings, themes are listed below.

Musical Development Matters (MDM)
Early childhood musical development
Tuning into children
Active listening
Early childhood music, pedagogical approaches
Using instruments effectively; planning and creating enabling musical environments
Observing, listening to and interacting with children’s musical play
Creating a music policy
Observation, evaluation and reflecting on practice
Songs and musical activities to share and enjoy with babies and children

The role of music within communication and language
The role of music in personal, social and emotional development
Auditory environments; the effective use of recorded music
Planning; planning music sessions and planning for music within continuous provision
Documenting children’s creative music making
Using resources to enhance songs and music making
The characteristics of effective learning – in music
Music and movement
Composition & creative music making

Please contact me for further information and costs.