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School prize draws are strange things; we've done then a few times. Prizes have previously been Pritt Sticks, dry-wipe big notice boards and other stuff I really can't remember now, but perhaps that's the point. These things aren't very memorable. They're handy for teachers and the school for a short while but that's about it. As prizes, they were a bit poor. So why even do a prize draw for school? What impact are we looking for and how should it align with our values as 'Blippit'? Blippit is about 'breaking down barriers to engagement and learning', so this time we decided to make children be the beneficiaries of prizes and find some way to break down barriers too. As luck would have it, when planning our most recent draw, we'd just launched a new music curriculum tagging dimension to Blippit Boards so choosing 'instruments as prizes' made sense. The thought of children getting their hands on free instruments was just a bit more exciting than children getting Pritt Sticks for us and their potential legacy much greater. In the end, what we did with our 'Summer Music Prize Draw' wasn't earth-shattering but it did show us that with a bit more thought, a prize draw for schools could try to do/be something 'more'. A school in Wales won the first prize (a dozen ukeleles) while a four-pack of djembe drums went to a very small school in Derby which we'll feature in September. For us, from now on, more 'thought' is the goal when it comes to prize draws for schools. Speaking of goals, come on England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 https://lnkd.in/ez3c5Vwn

MacPhail Center for Music's Music for Life program brings older adults together to learn and practice music skills, and socialize with other adults. Most members who participated in an evaluation of the program say the classes improve their mood, physical well-being, and creativity. Read Ryan Ander-Evans' blog post about the program, listen to participants share their thoughts about Music for Life, and find out what else we learned about the program's impact: https://lnkd.in/e6SCabx7

Remember our childhoods; those formidable years where learning and having fun were not always a chore. We can all remember wanting to spend more time playing than studying or sitting in a classroom. Well trying to focus on learning when English is not your first language or your home life is challenging can slow a child’s development. Music education while not a cure for a challenging home life can bring some joy to learning and therefore growing a child’s young mind. Maybe even help them find a calm not just to learn but to cope with life’s chachallenges. Who knows, maybe one day the children that Education through Music helps will some day become productive members of society. Helping children living in underserved communities is worth a bit of your time and money. Help them break out and learn and grow and be happy. Give through ETM.

Private Music Lesson Instructors, As the new year unfurls, it's time to infuse fresh energy into your studio! Elevate your students' musical prowess and ignite their passion for solo performance proficiency by guiding them towards the prestigious National Scholastic Band, Orchestra, or Choir Letter. This isn't just about cultivating exceptional musicians; it's a strategy to combat drop-out rates and inspire a wave of new enrollment from budding flute enthusiasts. Be the maestro of change in your studio and let the journey to musical excellence begin! Seize the opportunity. Inspire the next generation. Elevate your studio to new heights.

Creating Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) with Music: "These findings suggest an important support for the value of the work being done by music teachers as they endeavor to create safe, predictable settings for children to be, learn, and grow. That is, as they work to create PCEs." Varner, E. (2024). Creating Positive Childhood Experiences With Music. Journal of General Music Education, 37(2), 34-35. https://lnkd.in/gYVS7YTV

Private Music Lesson Instructors, As the new year unfurls, it's time to infuse fresh energy into your studio! Elevate your students' musical prowess and ignite their passion for solo performance proficiency by guiding them towards the prestigious National Scholastic Band, Orchestra, or Choir Letter. This isn't just about cultivating exceptional musicians; it's a strategy to combat drop-out rates and inspire a wave of new enrollment from budding flute enthusiasts. Be the maestro of change in your studio and let the journey to musical excellence begin! Seize the opportunity. Inspire the next generation. Elevate your studio to new heights.

Private Music Lesson Instructors, As the new year unfurls, it's time to infuse fresh energy into your studio! Elevate your students' musical prowess and ignite their passion for solo performance proficiency by guiding them towards the prestigious National Scholastic Band, Orchestra, or Choir Letter. This isn't just about cultivating exceptional musicians; it's a strategy to combat drop-out rates and inspire a wave of new enrollment from budding flute enthusiasts. Be the maestro of change in your studio and let the journey to musical excellence begin! Seize the opportunity. Inspire the next generation. Elevate your studio to new heights.

Private Music Lesson Instructors, As the new year unfurls, it's time to infuse fresh energy into your studio! Elevate your students' musical prowess and ignite their passion for solo performance proficiency by guiding them towards the prestigious National Scholastic Band, Orchestra, or Choir Letter. This isn't just about cultivating exceptional musicians; it's a strategy to combat drop-out rates and inspire a wave of new enrollment from budding flute enthusiasts. Be the maestro of change in your studio and let the journey to musical excellence begin! Seize the opportunity. Inspire the next generation. Elevate your studio to new heights.

Private Music Lesson Instructors, As the new year unfurls, it's time to infuse fresh energy into your studio! Elevate your students' musical prowess and ignite their passion for solo performance proficiency by guiding them towards the prestigious National Scholastic Band, Orchestra, or Choir Letter. This isn't just about cultivating exceptional musicians; it's a strategy to combat drop-out rates and inspire a wave of new enrollment from budding flute enthusiasts. Be the maestro of change in your studio and let the journey to musical excellence begin! Seize the opportunity. Inspire the next generation. Elevate your studio to new heights.

Private Music Lesson Instructors, As the new year unfurls, it's time to infuse fresh energy into your studio! Elevate your students' musical prowess and ignite their passion for solo performance proficiency by guiding them towards the prestigious National Scholastic Band, Orchestra, or Choir Letter. This isn't just about cultivating exceptional musicians; it's a strategy to combat drop-out rates and inspire a wave of new enrollment from budding flute enthusiasts. Be the maestro of change in your studio and let the journey to musical excellence begin! Seize the opportunity. Inspire the next generation. Elevate your studio to new heights.