
Welcome to Primary Music Making – part of Kate Picken Music
I’m Kate, an experienced music educator passionate about helping teachers bring music to life. I create high-quality, engaging resources that make music fun, accessible, and enjoyable for every classroom.

Primary Music Resources
Check out my engaging and practical Primary Music Resources, which include detailed lesson plans and designed to cover 6 to 8 weeks of term content.
Coming Soon!
New Music Resource: Body Percussion & Chair Drumming!

Music Workshops
Check out my Music Workshops on offer at The Johnston, Kirkcudbright.

Professional Development
Professional Development in Music Education for Primary Teachers and Music Teachers
More information on the workshop courses can be found here
If you would prefer a one-to-one, group or school session, please get in touch

With over 35 years of experience teaching music in primary schools, I’m passionate about making music education engaging and inspiring. I love discovering creative ways to engage young learners.
Enhance your students’ musical journey with my engaging and interactive materials. From PowerPoint slides that teach body percussion and rhythm notation to comprehensive lesson plans, these resources are designed to support your music programme. You’ll also find additional links to Play Along Videos for performances.