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It’s time to shine a spotlight on one of the most remarkable and under-celebrated figures in music history: Delia Derbyshire. As the team behind Musician of the Month, we’re passionate about bringing fresh, inspiring musical stories into your classrooms. Delia’s story is full of possibilities for engagement, experimentation, and empowerment. Who Was Delia Derbyshire? Delia Derbyshire (1937-2001) was an English composer and sound engineer who worked at the BBC Radiophonic Work

The government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review  has landed, and it’s the first time in a while that music has really featured in the conversation. The review isn’t a new curriculum yet, but it signals a direction: more inclusive, diverse, and meaningful music education  for Key Stage 1 through Key Stage 4. Progression Without Pressure One of the main points coming through is the idea of clearer progression in musical learning , so that children build skills and understandi

On Monday 15th September 2025 , schools around the world will join in celebrating World Afro Day — a day dedicated to Black hair, pride, and identity in all its natural forms. Whether hair is worn in an Afro, braids, twists, dreadlocks, or straightened temporarily, this day is about celebrating diversity, self-expression, and cultural heritage. It also challenges unfair treatment and stereotypes. This year’s theme, “Learning, Creating, Uniting,” invites children to explore

It’s time to pick up a tambourine, grab your guitar, and get your classroom buzzing with rhythm — because World Music Day is here! Every...

The Importance of Music in Education Diverse Educators is a fantastic website filled with blogs, collaborations, events, podcasts, and...

St. David’s Day: Celebrating Welsh Culture Through Music ======================================================= St. David’s Day (Dydd...

A few week's ago, I was contacted by Chris Woods - not the Forest star striker (YOU REDS! 🌳🔴 ) - but the guitarist and host of The...

UPDATED: First, if you're anything like me, then 'Last Christmas' for the 100th time begins to grate somewhat by the time the big day arrives, so here are some of the newest 2025 Christmas albums for you to enjoy at home or in school. I'm sure there's plenty more to come! Christmas   - The Futureheads Holidays   - Roberta Flack You Make it Feel Like Christmas - Gwen Stefani XMAS (Fully Wrapped) - Kyle Minogue Christmas in the City - Pentatonix & Frank Sinatra Greatest Hit

Music and politics have always had an interesting relationship, especially in U.S. presidential campaigns. From patriotic anthems to pop...

Music has always played a profound role in human culture, from the earliest drumbeats around a fire to the latest hits on streaming...

We've written a new blog post in response to the summer riots in the U.K. and the importance of sharing diverse voices within the world...

This year, Empathy Day is on Thursday 6th June. This is a nationwide event aimed at encouraging children, young people, and families to...

Between May 6th - May 12th this year, Deaf Awareness Week isn’t just about raising awareness; it’s about starting a movement. The aim is...

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 (March 18th-24th) is designed to help us recognise and celebrate the strengths of neurodiversity, as...

Beyond music, my other passion is reading. Having been the English or Reading lead in schools over the last 7 years, it's an area of...

China, a country with a history spanning thousands of years, boasts a musical landscape as diverse and vibrant as its cultural heritage....

As the world grapples with the urgent need for environmental sustainability, musicians in recent times have emerged as powerful advocates...

Classical music is a treasure trove of human creativity, expressing the depths of emotion and the intricacies of composition. It has the...

Black History Month, celebrated in various countries, including the UK, Canada, and the United States, serves as a time to reflect on the...

Incorporating the lives and music of legendary musicians into the classroom can be an engaging and effective way to teach various...