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“I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” Albert Einstein

Interview with Paul Harris
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Interview with Paul Harris

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022

Paul Harris has just published a new book to get students having fun exploring composing music. He tells us all about it in this engaging interview…

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What’s New for I Can Compose?
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What’s New for I Can Compose?

September 5, 2022March 1, 2023 Updated onMarch 1, 2023

We’re excited to launch our new website! Read on to find out how it’s developed and what to expect…

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Composing with Intention:Manchester CPD Day 8th July 2022
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Composing with Intention:
Manchester CPD Day 8th July 2022

March 31, 2022August 12, 2022 Updated onAugust 12, 2022

All the details for our CPD Day in Manchester on 8th July 2022…

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Composing with Intention: London CPD Day 30th June 2022
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Composing with Intention: London CPD Day 30th June 2022

March 31, 2022August 12, 2022 Updated onAugust 12, 2022

All the details & booking link for our CPD Day in London on 30th June 2022…

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Compose Yourself! 2022
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Compose Yourself! 2022

February 7, 2022August 21, 2022 Updated onAugust 21, 2022

Compose Yourself! the online piano composition festival is now in its second year…

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Women’s History Month 2022
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Women’s History Month 2022

January 30, 2022February 10, 2025 Updated onFebruary 10, 2025

Get ready for Women’s History Month…

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How to Compose Horror Music
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How to Compose Horror Music

December 30, 2021February 6, 2025 Updated onFebruary 6, 2025

Dr Matt Lawson shares his tips on how to effectively compose a piece of horror music.

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Top 10 Resources for Teaching Film Music
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Top 10 Resources for Teaching Film Music

October 30, 2021December 30, 2024 Updated onDecember 30, 2024

Teaching film music? Check out these fantastic resources…

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One Giant Leap – composing to a lunar-themed brief
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One Giant Leap – composing to a lunar-themed brief

October 13, 2021August 12, 2022 Updated onAugust 12, 2022

David Beeby, composer and Head of Music at Poole Grammar School shares his experience of composing the music for a very special commission…

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Black History Month
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Black History Month

August 11, 2021August 12, 2022 Updated onAugust 12, 2022

Find out about how we’re celebrating Black History Month…

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Book launch: How to Teach Composition in the Secondary Classroom – 50 Inspiring Ideas
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Book launch: How to Teach Composition in the Secondary Classroom – 50 Inspiring Ideas

May 28, 2021August 12, 2022 Updated onAugust 12, 2022

How to Teach Composition in the Secondary Classroom – 50 Inspiring Ideas is out today!

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Top Tips for Teaching Film Music – Part 2
Advice for Teachers

Top Tips for Teaching Film Music – Part 2

March 31, 2021December 30, 2024 Updated onDecember 30, 2024

In Part 2 of his reflections on teaching Film Music, Patrick Gazard shares ideas, tips and resources to engage and inspire your students…

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Top Tips for Teaching Film Music – Part 1
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Top Tips for Teaching Film Music – Part 1

March 14, 2021December 30, 2024 Updated onDecember 30, 2024

In the first of this series on teaching film music, Patrick Gazard shares his top tips for effectively delivering this engaging topic…

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Compose Yourself!
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Compose Yourself!

February 18, 2021August 12, 2022 Updated onAugust 12, 2022

Find out about the exciting new Piano Composition Festival, Compose Yourself!, in this guest blog post…

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The I Can Compose Story
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The I Can Compose Story

December 12, 2020August 6, 2023 Updated onAugust 6, 2023

Read all about the story of I Can Compose…

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5 Engaging Classroom Music Listening Activities
Advice for Teachers

5 Engaging Classroom Music Listening Activities

August 19, 2020December 30, 2024 Updated onDecember 30, 2024

With music classrooms looking and sounding a bit different this year, here are 5 listening activities to adapt for your own classroom…

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Support for Music Distance Learning
Advice for Teachers

Support for Music Distance Learning

March 12, 2020August 12, 2022 Updated onAugust 12, 2022

Support for distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Beginning with Dorico – my experience
Opinion

Beginning with Dorico – my experience

November 27, 2019August 12, 2022 Updated onAugust 12, 2022

Find out how I got on with making the switch from Sibelius to Dorico notation software…

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