Asked to Teach Music but Don't Play? Five Ways Teachers Can Build Their Instrument Skills
Many primary teachers are asked to lead music lessons, assemblies or clubs without being confident players. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone, and it's very fixable.
1. Pick one instrument and stick with it
Ukulele, guitar or keyboard all work well in a classroom. A handful of chords will accompany a lot of songs.
2. Learn what you can use next week
Focus on chords and rhythms you can use with a class straight away, rather than theory for its own sake.
3. Practise little and often
Ten minutes a day, even before the register, builds more confidence than one long session a month.
4. Learn with colleagues
A staff group or staff band makes practice sociable and spreads confidence across the school.
5. Be taught by a working musician
Face-to-face lessons with a professional musician spot problems early and keep you moving forward.
Music CPD for teachers from Rock & Pop Schools
Our in-person CPD helps teachers and school staff learn or improve guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, piano, singing or ukulele. It runs as a staff INSET or weekly after-school group in your school, or as small-group and one-to-one sessions at our Aldershot studio, over a short block or a full term. Every teacher receives a certificate of attendance, and pricing is on application.
Or call 01252 368330 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, term time) and we'll ring you back.
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