This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of Video Game history and the development of music for consoles and games. It covers from very early Pre First Generation all the way through to the modern, latest 9th Generation consoles and games released in 2020. The material in these resources would easily cover 4 to 5 lessons over roughly 5 or 6 weeks. This resource would also work very well with the History of Sound in Film-Full Lesson, which details the history of how the sound was introduced and added to films. Moreover, would work really well with “Sound Design in Video Games-FULL LESSON”, a great set of lessons that cover how and why sounds are important to the player’s experiences and what they provide in terms of feedback and game immersion. All material, presentations and worksheets, within this resource has been recently updated and now includes links to online ‘Distance Learning’ versions through Google Slides™. This allowing extra flexibility and continued support if students are learning and engaging from outside the classroom at home. ‘History of Video Game and Music’ presentation covers the development of music written for computer games and how this changed over time with a total of 70 slides. Moreover, there are over 50 embedded videos throughout the lesson linking to YouTube and providing an excellent addition to the resource. This resource also comes with 5 classroom tasks that can be completed alongside the lesson/presentation and integrated videos and will aid learning and revision for learners. Part of this is a very interactive lesson where a student can make their own Video Game Music. No Software or extras needed to complete, just internet access. Each of these Tasks comes in a “Not Styled”, black and white print out or an attractive, “Styled” version to help engage learners. This resource also comes with an infographic resource to aid learning. This covering some interesting facts on gaming. Along with a brief outline of each of the gaming generations covered in the presentation. Great for student revision and could be used as support while the presentation is being made. Finally, there is also a “Classic Chiptune” presentation that highlights and showcases some of the most iconic 8 and 16 Bit Songs from the Chiptune genre. This also comes with examples embedded in the presentation to aid learning and saving time for the teacher.

Empower your music education journey with our comprehensive teaching resource; an engaging infographic and worksheet duo on crafting SMART targets and goals. Tailored for musicians, this resource guides you through the art of setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound objectives. Whether you’re a student or educator, this dynamic tool ensures your musical aspirations are focused and attainable. Elevate your study strategies and musical progress with this essential resource designed for success in the realm of music education. This really useful infographic covers the key areas for setting targets and developing skills over time using the SMART Target system. This resource would be a really useful addition to students studying music performance or technology and want to set themselves targets to achieve. It also comes with a lesson activity to be used alongside the infographic so learners can start planning their own target using S.M.A.R.T. Infographics distil complex information into visually digestible formats, aiding memory retention and comprehension. Their engaging visuals enhance understanding, making them a valuable tool for efficient studying. With a blend of concise text and eye-catching graphics, infographics simplify concepts, making it easier for learners to grasp and retain key information in a shorter span. In this package: INFOGRAPHIC – Music SMART Targets (.pdf) INFOGRAPHIC – Music SMART Targets (.png) INFOGRAPHIC - Music SMART Targets (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) WORKSHEET – Setting my Music SMART Targets (.pdf) WORKSHEET - Setting my Music SMART Targets(.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)

Embark on your audio-mixing journey with our insightful teaching resource infographic! Perfect for beginners, this visual guide demystifies the art of audio mixing, offering a clear starting point for creating polished recordings. From balancing levels to understanding basic processing, this infographic provides a roadmap for budding audio engineers. Equip yourself with fundamental knowledge and unleash your creative potential. This infographic covers the important, major stages of any mix-down after a recording has finished. It provides a really simple step guide to remember when beginning a mix. This resource would be a really useful addition to students studying Music/Audio Production, studio recording and any music technology. Infographics are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster. In this package: INFOGRAPHIC – Stages of MIXING (.pdf) INFOGRAPHIC – Stages of MIXING (.png) INFOGRAPHIC - Stages of MIXING (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) INFOGRAPHIC - Compression Input/Output (.jpeg)

This really useful infographic, covers the key areas music is comprised of and made from. This resource would be a really useful addition to student’s studying music composition, Arranging and Listening Skills. The resource comes as HD pictures, ready for printing, a HD eBook and a compressed, small file eBook, great for saving to mobile devices for revision and study. In this package: HD – High Quality eBook Compressed, small file eBook (used for student revision) HD - .png images

Embark on a musical safari with our captivating teaching resource poster/infographic! Decode the language of notes on the treble and bass clef using the power of memorable animal associations for each line and space. This innovative guide transforms musical notation into a playful journey, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Ideal for educators and students, it’s a whimsical tool to seamlessly remember and understand the placement of notes. Do-Re-Mi with Animals poster is one of many explaining a wide range of basic features of Music and Musical Theory. This is a great way to get a younger learner to remember notes on the keyboard and apply this to begin to learn the notes on the Stave for a treble Clef. See more of my teaching resources like this HERE! Posters are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster. In this package: POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .png) POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .pdf) POSTER - POWERPOINT (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)

Revolutionize your soundscapes with our teaching resource poster spotlighting the art of audio EQ on diverse instruments! Unleash the potential of electric guitars and drums by mastering the nuances of equalization. Posters are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster. This really useful poster covers the full range of important aspects found within Audio EQ: Acoustic Guitar EQ Settings Electric Guitar EQ Settings Vocals EQ Settings Kick Drums EQ Settings In this package: POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .png) POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .pdf) POSTER - POWERPOINT (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)

Delve into the sonic realm with our comprehensive teaching resource ebook! Uncover the intricacies of essential audio effects—compression, EQ, reverb, noise gates, and more. This digital guide is a treasure trove of knowledge, offering in-depth insights into each effect’s application, parameters, and creative possibilities. Perfect for audio enthusiasts and producers, it’s a roadmap to mastering the art of sound design. Elevate your skills, shape your signature sound, and transform your productions with this indispensable ebook. This Resource would be really useful for any student or teacher working within a Music or Music Technology department, but also extremely valuable and convenient for home/self-study revision. The e-book also comes in the form of a PowerPoint presentation, allowing it to be used alongside other resources within a lesson. What’s Covered: Compression: What is Dynamic Range and why do we need to control it? Threshold control and what it does Ratio and the amount of compression Gain and the Output Level Attack, Release and Auto controls on an Audio Compressor Knee and how it works Peak and RMS settings What is Side Chaining? De-essing and how to use Ducking FX and how to use Parallel Compression and the New York Mix technique Link to FREE TUTORIAL VIDEO on compression EQ and Controlling Frequency: How is EQ used in Live and Studio settings The Frequency/Audio Spectrum Human Hearing bands Parametric EQ and how it works Graphic EQ and how it works Different types of EQ Filters Reverb and adding “Space” to a Mix: What is Reverb and how does it work? Early Reflections explained When to add Reverb The many types of Reverb Spring and Plate Reverse Reverb Hall Reverb Reverb Control Parameters Noise Gates: What is an Audio Noise Gate? Noise Gate Parameters Side Chaining with Gates In this package: eBOOK – Common Audio FXs-eBOOK (.pdf) eBOOK – Common Audio FXs-eBOOK (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)

Master the art of audio mixing with our comprehensive teaching resource poster, your visual guide to the heart of music production! Dive into essential concepts, from balancing tracks to crafting impactful soundscapes. Explore the intricacies of EQ, compression, and spatial effects, learning how to achieve sonic perfection. Posters are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster. This really useful poster covers the full range of important aspects found within Audio Mixing: What is Mixing? Dynamic Balance Mixing Placement and the Stereo-field Depth – Reverb Tonal Balance – EQ and where to start. POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .png) POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .pdf) POSTER - POWERPOINT (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)

Embark on a sonic journey with our teaching resource poster dedicated to the power of audio MIDI in music production! Posters are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster. This really useful poster covers the full range of important aspects found within MIDI: What is MIDI? Important things to remember What is Happening with MIDI? Common MIDI Instruments MIDI Facts In this package: POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .png) POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .pdf) POSTER - POWERPOINT (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)

Elevate your audio mastery with our teaching resource poster on dynamic FX sidechaining! Uncover the secrets of this transformative technique, exploring its application across compressors, gates, and more. Delve into visual representations of threshold, ratio, and attack, empowering you to sculpt dynamic, professional soundscapes. Perfect for beginners and seasoned producers alike, this poster is your guide to achieving punchy mixes and unlocking the full potential of sidechaining. Posters are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster. This really useful poster covers the full range of important aspects found within Audio EQ: What is Side Chaining? Example of side chaining a compressor De-esser explained “Ducking” explained In this package: POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .png) POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .pdf) POSTER - POWERPOINT (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)

Dive into the immersive world of audio reverb with our essential teaching resource poster! Unravel the mysteries of reverb parameters such as decay, pre-delay, and diffusion, guiding you through the art of creating rich, spatial soundscapes. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned sound engineer, this poster provides a visual roadmap to harnessing the power of reverb. Posters are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster. This really useful poster covers the full range of important aspects found within Audio Reverb: What is Reverb Quick example of Reverb Reverb Broken down “RT60” explained In this package: POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .png) POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .pdf) POSTER - POWERPOINT (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)

Transform your audio landscape with our teaching resource poster dedicated to the art of Noise Gates! Delve into the intricate parameters of these essential audio FX units, mastering threshold, attack, and release. Uncover the secrets of eliminating unwanted noise while preserving your desired audio signals. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this visual guide provides insights to sculpting clean, professional sound. Elevate your understanding of Noise Gates and enhance your audio production prowess with this indispensable teaching resource. Posters are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster. In this package: POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .png) POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .pdf) POSTER - POWERPOINT (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)

Unleash the building blocks of musical knowledge with our unique teaching resource poster/infographic! Dive into the world of music note lengths, creatively explained through the familiar and fun medium of LEGO. This visual guide transforms complex concepts into playful, tangible representations, making learning engaging and memorable. Perfect for educators and students, it’s a dynamic tool to grasp the rhythm and intricacies of musical notation. Beats with LEGO Poster is one of many explaining a wide range of features for Music and Music Technology. This is a great way to get younger learners to remember beats within a bar and how these can be played together. See more of my teaching resources like this HERE! Posters are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster. In this package: POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .png) POSTER – A2 (42 x 59.4 cm .pdf) POSTER - POWERPOINT (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)

Name that Music Software is a great end of term activity or a beginning of the year engaging quiz to get students talking and to break the ice at the start of a new academic year. The quiz is focused upon recognizing and identifying common everyday music software. The names are given at the top of each pages and the learners need to label the instruments correctly. In this package: Name that Music Software - FULL QUIZZ (.pdf file) ANSWER SHEET – Name that Music Software - FULL QUIZZ (.pdf file)

Name that Instrument or Electric Guitar body shape is a great end of term activity or a beginning of the year engaging quiz to get students talking and to break the ice at the start of a new academic year. The quiz is focused upon recognizing and identifying common everyday instruments as well as classic electric guitar body shapes. Instrument names are given at the top of each pages and the learners need to label the instruments correctly. In this package: Name that Guitar/Instrument FULL QUIZZ (.pdf file) QUESTION SHEET – Name that Guitar (identify electric guitars) (.png file) ANSWER SHEET – Name that Guitar (identify electric guitars) (.png file) QUESTION SHEET – Name that Instrument-1 (identify common instruments) (.png file) ANSWER SHEET – Name that Instrument-1 (identify common instruments) (.png file) QUESTION SHEET – Name that Instrument-2 (identify common instruments) (.png file) ANSWER SHEET – Name that Instrument-2 (identify common instruments) (.png file)

This really useful infographic, covers a wide range of traditional and indigenous music from around the globe. All music genres listed come with musical examples to support the resource and aid in learning. It would provide an excellent addition to any lesson on World Music styles, for example the BTEC Level 3 “Unit 36 Studying Music from Around the World”. The resource comes as HD picture, ready for printing, a HD eBook and a compressed, small file eBook, great for saving to mobile devices for revision and study. In this package: INFOGRAPHIC – World Music Map (.pdf High quality) BOOKLET – World Music Map- MUSIC EXAMPLES (.pdf High quality) BOOKLET – World Music Map- MUSIC EXAMPLES (.pdf compressed quality) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) ========================= PRESENTATION – World Music Map- MUSIC EXAMPLES (.pptx PowerPoint) PRESENTATION – World Music Map (.pptx PowerPoint)

This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of how modern films make use of Foley sound Design and Sound FXs. The lesson presentation covers these key areas in detail; On location sound recording in film production Recording dialogue when on location What is ADR in films (with class task/exercise) Why use ARD in film production Post-production sound FXs (Ambience, Library Sounds and Foley) Film Ambience Film Library Sounds Film Foley Sound FXs 3 Types of Foley Sounds Brief History of Foley in films Jack Foley – Sound Designer Back of the Mike Documentary (with class task/exercise) Direct to Picture Sound Sound Mixers/Editors Sound Spotting Session Modern Foley and Sound FXs All material, presentations and worksheets, within this resource has been recently updated and now includes links to online ‘Distance Learning’ versions through Google Slides™. This allowing extra flexibility and continued support if students are learning and engaging from outside the classroom at home. The presentation comes with convenient embedded YouTube video examples, this aiding learning and ensuring a very interactive lesson that engages with learners throughout. This resource also comes with 2 separate worksheet tasks that can be completed as homework or in-class projects. One of these is directly linked to the lesson presentation, thus allowing learners to follow along during the lesson, but also providing greater engagement. This classroom task comes in a “No Style”, black and white print out or an attractive, “Styled” version. In this package: PRESENTATION – Foley and Sound FXs in Films (.pdf High quality) PRESENTATION – Foley and Sound FXs in Films (.pdf Compressed) PRESENTATION – Foley and Sound FXs in Films (.pptx PowerPoint) VIDEO – Revision video of presentation to aid learning (.mp4 file) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) WORKSHEET – Class Task (Linked with Presentation) (.pdf Plain - Not Styled) WORKSHEET – Class Task (Linked with Presentation) (.pdf Plain - STYLED) HOMEWORK – Class Task- Important Works to Remember (.pdf Plain - Not Styled) ANSWERS – Homework- Important Works to Remember (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)

This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of how modern films used and employ many different sound and music effects throughout films. The lesson presentation covers these key areas in detail; Importance of Sound and music in Film Diegetic and Non-Diegetic Sound Film Dialogue Voice Overs Film Score and Musical Soundtracks The significance of film music Sound Effects in films Foley and Sound Design Ambient Sounds in Films Getting Creative with Sound – Sound Bridges J and L Cuts in Films Parallel and Contrapuntal Sounds The presentation comes with convenient embedded YouTube video examples, this aiding learning and ensuring a very interactive lesson that engages with learners throughout. This resource also comes with 3 separate worksheet tasks that can be completed as homework or in class projects. One of these is directly linked to the lesson presentation, this allowing learners to follow along during the lesson, but also providing greater engagement. This classroom task comes in a “No Style”, black and white print out or a attractive, “Styled” version. In this package: PRESENTATION – How Sound is Used in Films (.pdf High quality) VIDEO – Revision video of presentation to aid learning (.mp4 file) WORKSHEET – Class Task (Linked with Presentation) (.pdf Plain - Not Styled) WORKSHEET – Class Task (Linked with Presentation) (.pdf Plain - STYLED) HOMEWORK – Class Task- Important Words to Remember (.pdf Plain - Not Styled) ANSWERS – Homework- Important Words to Remember (.pdf Plain - Not Styled) WORKSHEET – Class Task- Diegetic and Non-diegetic (.pdf Plain - Not Styled) ANSWERS – Diegetic and Non-diegetic (.pdf Plain - Not Styled)

Flash Cards would be a really useful addition to students studying music Composition, Arranging and Musical Notation. There are over 70 cards in this pack and all are examples of the most common elements of music notation and musical theory. This resource also includes a really useful “Cut-Out” version of the flash cards, ready to be cutout and used for student revision or in class testing. The flash cards would also provide an excellent classroom display that could be exhibited around a music room. In this package: PRINTOUT HD – High Quality – Music Notation Flash Card (.pdf file) Images - .png image files of all cards(Square) CUT-OUT – Six per page Music Notation Flash Cards ready to cut out for revision and testing (.pdf file)