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Bring On 2021!

Posted December 20, 2020 by Kerri Lacey 622 0 0

Hey gang, Well what a year 2020 has been for us all. Whilst it has been incredibly challenging, part of me feels very honoured to have lived through this extraordinary time. I find it amazing that only our world and the world of 1918 have...

KCMTV: How to Build the Music Department of Your Dreams!

Posted December 7, 2019 by Kerri Lacey 1260 0 0

Hi everyone, welcome to Episode 1 of KCMTV. I would like to thank you all for tuning in, and hope that life is not too hectic at this time. Before I begin with today’s episode, which is going to be all about you, I would like to remind you...

TMT32: QR Codes & Logging Systems

Posted February 11, 2019 by Kerri Lacey 1228 0 0

Welcome to Episode 32 of Ten Minute Tips to Teach Music. 10 Min Tips To Teach Music Podcast: Episode #32 Well today I want to talk about QR codes and how they can be useful in a number of areas. There is a great little video on YouTube by Darlene...

TMT31: Cycles of Learning.

Posted February 4, 2019 by Kerri Lacey 1392 0 0

10 Min Tips To Teach Music Podcast: Episode #31 How to structure and create engaging content delivery. In the year I was born, 1967, Kraplus and Thier developed something they called the Learning Cycle. It was for the Science Curriculum...

TMT30: Paperless Processes

Posted January 28, 2019 by Kerri Lacey 1240 0 0

10 Min Tips To Teach Music Podcast: Episode #30 What are they and how can they help? All teachers struggle with the dreaded “paper processes”. We have so many processes in our day to day life that trying to streamline can be quite scary. What if...

TMT29: How to Plan for an Ensemble

Posted January 21, 2019 by Kerri Lacey 1098 0 0

10 Min Tips To Teach Music Podcast: Episode #29 Let’s face it, extra curricular ensembles are part and parcel of the Music Department in most schools. More often than not, teachers take on these ensembles out of the goodness of their hearts, with...

TMT22: Not Negotiable Planning

Posted January 18, 2018 by Kerri Lacey 1275 0 0

Ever wondered how incredibly busy and productive people seem to have it all. They can get things done, go out with their friends and still have time to do the washing. Well a “Not Negotiable Plan” is the best way to achieve this. This...

TMT20: How to create an Ensemble Development Plan

Posted December 2, 2017 by Kerri Lacey 1804 0 0

Episode 20 is out now! Development plans for ensembles – what on earth are you talking about. Whether it be vocal or instrumental, beginners or advanced, development plans are a must. I have found them to very useful and can come in...