NEW! Composition Checklist Booklet
Check out our latest downloadable resource to support students with writing their compositions…
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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
Useful Songwriting Resources
Check out these songwriting resources for teachers and their students!
NEW! GCSE Music ‘Free Composition’ Resource
Check out our latest downloadable resource to support GCSE students with planning and writing a free composition…
10 Free Music Classroom Posters
Free Music Classroom Posters to display in your department…
Composing CPD for Primary and Secondary Music Teachers 2025
In-person composing CPD for primary & secondary teachers led by Rachel Shapey coming up in 2025.
6 Brilliant Composition Resources
Composition resources to engage and inspire…
Effective Music Composition Teaching in International Schools
Thoughts on teaching composition in an international school setting…
5 Engaging Classroom Composing Activities to try in 2025
Try these composing activities to get your students creating music with confidence…
6 Film Clips to Compose to in the Classroom
Check out these brilliant film clips that your students can compose to…
Composing in schools: thoughts on revisiting John Paynter
Professor Martin Fautley revisits the work of John Paynter and talks about the importance of composing in the classroom.
12 School Concert Trips to Book for 2024-25
12 UK School Concert Trips not to miss in 2024-25
Inspiring Music Education Podcasts
Here are 7 of our favourite music education podcasts…
How to Compose a Waltz
Discover the key features of waltz music!
5 Fun Ways to Celebrate World Music Day
How are you celebrating World Music Day on 21st June? Here are 5 ways you can get the whole school involved…
How to Get Started with Composition
Get inspired to compose with practical starting points, creative ideas and musical examples…
8 Top Tips for Organising GCSE Music Composition
Music teacher Candice Wood shares her top tips for getting on top of GCSE Music Composition coursework and maximising lesson time.
7 places to find Composition Inspiration
Where can we find inspiration for music composition?
10 Books for a Secondary Student Music Reading List
Here’s an engaging music reading list to inspire your 11-18 year old students…