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Why Every Child Deserves to Hear Their Own Song
Diverse Educators is a fantastic website filled with blogs, collaborations, events, podcasts and toolkits. I was asked to write a blog...
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Matthew Dix
Apr 11 min read
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St. David's Day and the Pride of Welsh Music
St. David’s Day (Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant) is celebrated on March 1st  and is a fantastic opportunity to explore Welsh culture, music, and...
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Matthew Dix
Feb 52 min read
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The Music Education Podcast
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...
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Matthew Dix
Dec 10, 20241 min read
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8 Christmas Songs from Around the World
Christmas is a time of joy, unity, and tradition, celebrated in various ways around the globe, and often accompanied by Christmas songs....
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Matthew Dix
Nov 28, 20244 min read
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U.S. Campaign Songs: When Politics and Pop Collide
Music and politics have always had an interesting relationship, especially in U.S. presidential campaigns. From patriotic anthems to pop...
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Matthew Dix
Oct 20, 20244 min read
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Music in the Cosmos: The Soundtrack to World Space Week!
Music has always played a profound role in human culture, from the earliest drumbeats around a fire to the latest hits on streaming...
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Matthew Dix
Oct 6, 20245 min read
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Music Mark (Guest Blog Post) - The Importance of Diverse Musical Voices
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...
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Matthew Dix
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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7 Songs for Empathy Day
This year, Empathy Day is on Thursday 6th June. This is a nationwide event aimed at encouraging children, young people, and families to...
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Matthew Dix
May 27, 20243 min read
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Deaf Awareness Week: Celebrating Love and Trust
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...
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Matthew Dix
Apr 14, 20243 min read
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Celebrating Neurodiversity: 6 Musicians Breaking Barriers
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 (March 18th-24th) is designed to help us recognise and celebrate the strengths of neurodiversity, as...
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Matthew Dix
Mar 12, 20243 min read
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Book Soundtracks for the Classroom
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...
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Matthew Dix
Feb 15, 20246 min read
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Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Chinese Music
China, a country with a history spanning thousands of years, boasts a musical landscape as diverse and vibrant as its cultural heritage....
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Matthew Dix
Jan 16, 20243 min read
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Harmony for Planet Earth (COP28)
As the world grapples with the urgent need for environmental sustainability, musicians in recent times have emerged as powerful advocates...
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Matthew Dix
Nov 27, 20233 min read
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The Classical Music Conundrum
Classical music is a treasure trove of human creativity, expressing the depths of emotion and the intricacies of composition. It has the...
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Matthew Dix
Nov 3, 20234 min read
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Pros and Cons of Studying Black History Month
Black History Month, celebrated in various countries, including the UK, Canada, and the United States, serves as a time to reflect on the...
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Matthew Dix
Sep 26, 20233 min read
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Harnessing the Power of Music
Incorporating the lives and music of legendary musicians into the classroom can be an engaging and effective way to teach various...
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Matthew Dix
Sep 11, 20234 min read
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