
Welcome to Primary Music Making, part of Kate Picken Music.
Hi, I’m Kate – an experienced music educator who loves creating high-quality, creative music resources that support teachers in the delivery of music in the classroom.
Free Primary Music Resource for Ages 7+
‘I Got Rhythm’ is a fun, ready-to-use bundle for primary teachers, music specialists, and home educators. It includes Body Percussion and Chair Drumming activities set to the upbeat track ‘The Best Day of Your Life’ by American Authors.
Designed to cover 6 – 8 weeks of active, engaging music-making.


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.

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

Meet Kate
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.
Explore My Primary Music Resources
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.
Coming Soon!
🎬 Sneak Peek:
From Body Percussion to Chair Drumming, these two active music-making activities support learners in developing a steady pulse and learning to play simple rhythmic patterns