What people say...
‘I can’t think of any other resource that promotes group music making in such and engaging, well-planned and musical way‘ – primary music teacher
‘This is a guide to music teaching of the highest quality, integrating all the elements of the music national curriculum and exemplifying learning music through practical engagement. There is something for every level in the fun and engaging songs, which make fantastic concert or assembly items.’ – primary music teacher
‘We have taken a whole-school approach. The lessons are really fun and engaging for the children which is perfect. All the skills that the children need to cover the National Curriculum are undertaken in each lesson.’ – headteacher
‘In terms of a resource; it’s great to have it in this format…everything is in one place’ – hub music tutor
‘This is just brilliant! I wish I’d had this when I was learning!’ – primary music teacher
‘The introduction to this resource says, ‘It aims to develop music skills, knowledge and understanding as well as developing instrumental and vocal skills’ and it really does what it says on the tin!’ – primary music teacher
‘One thing I really love is that through the year groups it steps up so it increases in terms of the children’s technical abilities as well as their musical abilities. By the time they reach year 6 they’re attempting some really complex stuff and it works really well’ – primary class teacher
‘The new resources are working brilliantly in class’ – primary music teacher
‘The children see themselves as musicians which is the important thing – to ask them who plays an instrument now they all put their hands up and it’s just wonderful to see’ – music co-ordinator
‘I’ve been teaching music for over thirty years and learning B,A,G on the recorder with a class of year children has never been so much fun and so full of serious musical learning.’ – primary music teacher
‘I’ve discovered the ‘groovester’ button, a great addition!’ – class teacher
The way the programme is set out it all comes quite organically. As the programme moves on things are gradually introduced and after each session the children get to play with fantastic backing tracks from very different genres and styles. A lot of them are very funky so the children thoroughly enjoy that!’ – class teacher
‘I have used the Guitar groovenplay with all year groups and it has been really successful! Particularly with some switch off year 9 boys.’ – secondary head of music
‘The Groove ‘n Play classroom curriculum resource is ideal for teachers giving all they need. Elements of music are covered as well as relevant notation – the children feel like real players/singers in a real ensemble. The music and lyrics are original and linked to elements of the music and wider curriculum. The really high-quality recorded resources provide backing for all the songs and workouts – every element being professional. It’s so refreshing to hear music that you would want to hear in a concert hall or at a gig in your classroom – no compromise! Every teacher’s dream.’ – head of hub