Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.122 - Dr Elizabeth Stafford & Dan Francis, Ritula Shah, Buster Birch

Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.122 - Dr Elizabeth Stafford & Dan Francis, Ritula Shah, Buster Birch

Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast · 2025-07-04

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In Episode 122, Patrick meets Dr Elizabeth Stafford and Dan Francis, to talk about their new book, 'The Secondary Music Leader's Handbook' (0:48).

Classic FM presenter Ritula Shah introduces the Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards (deadline for entries is 20th July 2025!) (15:54).

And Jazz musician, author and educator Buster Birch chats about methods of teaching improvisation, why he doesn't use lead sheets, and his incredible online resource, 'Learn 2 Play Jazz' (24:40).

Presented and produced by Patrick Johns.

#CanDoMusic #GetPlaying #SaveOurSubjects

https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008759834

classicfm.com/music-teacher-of-the-year-2025

https://www.ritulashah.com/

https://www.learn2playjazz.com/

https://www.busterbirch.co.uk/

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Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast

Teaching Notes, the Music Teachers' Association's podcast, covers all aspects of Music Education, both in the UK and beyond. 

Interviews with Music Teachers sit alongside chats with industry professionals and education experts. 

Plenty of CPD, discussion, and reports from conferences and Expos. A must-listen for every Music Teacher! 

Presented and produced by Patrick Johns.

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