Professional Learning for Teachers

Would you like to learn how to create your own video play-alongs, use digital tools to support music teaching, or are you looking for high quality engaging music resources to add to your music curriculum programme?

As a music educator with over 40 years of classroom experience, I offer practical workshops and online webinars designed to support the professional learning of primary class teachers and music specialists. Both in-person and online sessions include guidance on using music software effectively, as well as support for teaching a range of my high-quality, age-appropriate music resources - all of which have been successfully performed in end-of-term concerts.

Curriculum-Based CPD for Primary Music Teaching

Whether you're a class teacher or a music specialist, my CPD sessions are designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and support you with practical, curriculum-based approaches to primary music teaching.

I’ve developed a range of fabulous, tried-and-tested resources that I use regularly in the primary schools I work in. These activities support rhythm skills, musical understanding, and pupil engagement across a wide age range.

My CPD sessions and workshops include:

  • Body Percussion, Chair Drumming, and Bucket Drumming
    Rhythm-based, classroom-ready activities that are active, accessible, and energising.

  • Tuned Percussion Resources
    Creative teaching materials for chime bars, xylophones, and glockenspiels — all supported by video play-alongs.

  • Creative Approaches to Composition and Listening
    Simple, flexible strategies that help children explore, create, and respond to music.

  • Music Technology for Teachers
    Learn how to use Canva, Audacity, Camtasia, and Sway to create engaging resources and presentations.

  • Creating and Using Your Own YouTube Channel
    Learn how to share your own content and build an online bank of personalised teaching tools.

  • All practical resources are supported by video play-alongs.

It was a fantastic hands-on music workshop in Kirkcudbright, where teachers took part in Body Percussion, Chair Drumming, and Bucket Drumming activities using my fun, engaging and easy-to-use classroom resources.

This short preview shows how Body Percussion activities can build into Chair Drumming, supporting pupils as they learn to read and play rhythm patterns.

Interested in joining a music workshop either face-to-face or through an online webinar?

I’d love to hear from you! Get in touch to chat about options that suit your setting and needs.
New sessions in Kirkcudbright and online coming soon - details to follow!

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Looking for fun and engaging practical music activities?

Visit my Music Resources page.

Primary Music Resources