Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more. The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class. Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online. Composed by Ben E. King, an American soul and R&B singer and record producer. He rose to prominence in the R&B vocal group ‘The Drifters’. He left to pursue a solo career and soon signed with Atco Records before soon releasing this song, his most famous hit.

Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more. The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class. Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online. The song featured on Blur’s critically acclaimed album “Parklife” (1994), an album that went on to become one of the defining records of the ‘Britpop’ era. The song is celebrated due to its catchy melody, lush orchestration, and romantic lyrics.

These Rhythm Flash Cards would be a really useful addition to student’s studying music Composition, Arranging and Listening Skills. All the rhythms come with audio examples at two different tempos, as well as .pdf and .png files so they can be printed or copied into a range of formats to aid learning. In this package: HD – High Quality- Rhythm Flash Cards: .pdf file PRINTOUT HD – High Quality - Rhythm Flash Cards: .pdf file Images - .png image files of all rhythms (Square) AUDIO – .mp3 rhythm examples at 70bpm AUDIO – .mp3 rhythm examples at 100bpm

This assignment brief and supporting classroom resources are aimed especially for the UAL – Level 3 Second year “Extended Diploma in Music Performance & Production”, Final Project Unit 13. They provide an excellent guide to structuring and student evidence for this unit and the other final unit for the extended diploma, Unit 12. This Resource is to be used along with additional evidence a centre would like to collect from the student. It is the Centre’s responsibility to ensure it covers and meets their requirements and standards. In this package: ASSIGNMNET – Unit 13 – Full brief covering all criteria and learning aims (.pdf) ASSIGNMNET – Unit 13 – Full brief covering all criteria and learning aims (.pdf compressed for smaller storage) INFOGRAPHIC - Outline of Unit 13 - UAL WORKSHEET – TASK 1-Project Context Outline-Template .docx EXAMPLE -TASK 1-Project Context Outline-Technology Student WORKSHEET -TASK 1-SWOT Analysis-Template EXAMPLE-TASK 1-SWOT Analysis INFOGRAPHIC - TASK 1-What is Primary and Secondary Research WORKSHEET - TASK 2-Research Log and Bibliography-Template EXAMPLE-TASK 2-Research Log and Bibliography WORKSHEET - TASK 3+4-Diary-Problem Solving-Template WORKSHEET - TASK 3+4-Risk Assessment-Equipment List-Template WORKSHEET - TASK 3+4-FULL Risk Assessment-Template EXAMPLE-TASK 3+4-FULL Risk Assessment EXAMPLE-TASK 3+4-Equipment Setup Plan TASK 3+4-Financial Records-Template TASK 3+4-Recording+Setup Plan-Template WORKSHEET - TASK 7-Evaluation and Reflection Log-Template WORKSHEET - TASK 7-Evaluation Worksheet-Template

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)

This assignment brief and supporting classroom resources are aimed especially for the UAL – Level 3 “Extended Diploma in Music Performance & Production”. This is for the Final Extended Project Unit 12 “Project proposal for extended project in music performance and production”. This also closely links with Unit 13 “Extended Project in Music Performance and Production”. They provide an excellent guide to structuring and student evidence for this unit. **This Resource is to be used along with additional evidence a centre would like to collect from the student. It is the Centre’s responsibility to ensure it covers and meets their requirements and standards. ** In this package: ASSIGNMNET – Unit 12 – Full brief covering all criteria and learning aims (.pdf High quality) ASSIGNMNET – Unit 12 – Full brief covering all criteria and learning aims (.pdf compressed for smaller storage) STUDENT GUIDE – TASK 1 – Guide to writing the Project Proposal and Check List STUDENT GUIDE – TASK 1 – Guide to Primary and Secondary Resources INFOGRAPHIC – Outline and check list for Unit 12 HOMEWORK – Starting your Research EXAMPLE - Task 1-Example of Bibliography and Research Comments EXAMPLE - Task 1-Example of Project/Weekly Plan TEMPLATE – Task 1-Project Plan Template

Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more. The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class. Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online. “Help!” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that served as the title song for their film “Help!” (1965). Lennon wrote the lyrics of the song to express his stress after the Beatles’ quick rise to success. "I was fat and depressed and I was crying out for ‘Help’. “Help!” went to number 1 on both the UK and US singles charts in the late summer of 1965.

This lesson and supporting resources provide a detailed account of how sound is created, manipulated and shaped for computer and video games. The lesson specifics how and why sounds are important to the player’s experiences and what they provide in terms of feedback and game immersion. This lesson would work really well with the History of Video Games and Music lecture and together provide a detailed outline of gaming sound and music. The presentation is more 40 slides, each with an eye-catching design for better student engagement and also linked to class-room tasks that feed-in and work along with the presentation. The lecture covers: The Gaming Industry Why do games need sounds What is Sound Design in Games The Role of Sound within Games The Importance of Sound within Games Player audio “Feedback” Who is a Game Sound Designer and their role Two types of sound within games (Diegetic and Non-Diegetic) Spotting Good Sound Design in Games Sound build to suit the action Representing actions with a sound Shaping sound – Frequency – EQ – ADSR (Envelopes) – Attenuation – Reverb Moreover, throughout the presentation, there is really useful embedded YouTube examples, with links to the videos to support and aid learning. The resource also comes with 3 classroom tasks/worksheets with extremely useful listening exercises that link with the presentation/lecture itself, this keeping learners engaged throughout. Task one overs spotting good sound design in early video games from the first generation, and also watching how real game designer work within the studio Task two is an excellent listening exercise with 4 lots of audio examples included. What makes a good “jump” sound or a good “laser” sound? All the audio example are included with the resource. Moreover, there is an additional game design task where students research and then tasked with creating their own game sounds for a video-game character. You will need your own audio editing software for this task. Finally, the presentation/lecture also come in video form to aid learning and can also be used as a revision tool to help students, this is .mp4 format. In this package: PRESENTATION – Sound Design in Video Games-(.pdf High quality) VIDEO – Revision video of presentation to aid learning and help with student learning. ========================= WORKSHEET – Class Task 1 linked with Presentation-STYLED WORKSHEET – Class Task 1 linked with Presentation-NO STYLE ANSWERS – Class Task 1 linked with Presentation ========================= WORKSHEET – Task 2: Listening Skills – What makes good sound design-STYLED WORKSHEET – Task 2: Listening Skills – What makes good sound design-NO STYLE ANSWERS – Task 2: Listening Skills – What makes good sound design ========================= WORKSHEET – TASK 3: Creating sounds for a game assignment + written report NO STYLE

This lecture and supporting resources covers all the major elements for both Mono and Stereo Recording Techniques. The lesson is provided with detailed explanations and methods for how to use and employ stereo methods throughout recordings, but moreover detailed and engaging infographics and lesson resources to aid learning. This would be a great lecture to work through for any practical, recording lesson and closely ties in with Bundle “How to Record…Everything!”, this bundle covering production of Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Vocals, as well as recording Drums, and Microphone Basics. The Lecture/Presentation covers all the basic elements of Stereo and Mono recording, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each technique; everything from Spaced Pair Recording, X-Y microphone setup, Mid-Side Stereo recording technique and Blumlein Stereo. Along with the lecture/presentation there are 2 classroom worksheets, that could also be used for Homework and/or further research and understanding. These worksheets, also come with Answer Sheets for teachers. The tasks range from, “missing words”, and also Stereo/Mono Advantages and Disadvantages. Finally, there is a Revision .pdf file, covering WHY stereo recording can be so useful, and also a INFOGRAPHIC - this covering detail the six main stereo recording techniques used.

British Invasion - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities. Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas: · Instrumentation · Performance & Arrangement · Technology & Production · Main Artists/Bands · Influences · Key Facts & Terminology Posters and displays 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 and but used again and again for a range of materials. In this package: OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file) OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links) POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) =================================== Product License: Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students. Freebies and Discounts: Follow me to stay updated with discounts and freebies. There are also lots of Free resources offered on my store! Comments…We Love 'Em! Your feedback brightens our day and helps us continually improve our products. If you download this, we’d appreciate it if you’d leave a comment. Thanks!

This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account for the full history of sound within Film and the Film Industry. This massive lesson covers the full history from early experiments with both sound and image all the way through to modern day surround sound systems. The material in this resource would easily cover 4 to 5 lessons over roughly 5 or 6 weeks and would be excellent for Music technology, Film Studies and Media lessons. The presentation/lecture covers the development of sound technology and how it developed along side the Film Industry throughout the Golden Era to contemporary Cinema. The presentation has 50 detailed slides, these with embedded video links and examples to YouTube, this providing an excellent addition to the resource.

This lecture and supporting classroom resources provide an excellent first lesson into popular music song structures and how modern day music is constructed and framed around the different elements of a song. In this package: Lecture Classroom Worksheet (with teacher Answer sheet) Audio/MIDI Examples of 12 Bar Blues – “Boogie-Woogie Bass” Video (presentation in video form, used for student revision) Covered in Popular Song Structures Common form and structures used in modern music The different elements/parts of a modern song (verse, chorus, bridge etc…) The “Lick” and “Hook” 12 Bar Blues Structure 12 Bar Blues Chords – with example audio and MIDI 32 Bar Structure Verse-Chorus Structure Related examples of songs and artists

Explore the fascinating “History of Audio & Music Technology” with our comprehensive and outright massive teaching resource! Available in both .pdf and PowerPoint formats, this resource features over 130 meticulously crafted slides. The presentation is meticulously organized into four main eras of audio technology: Acoustic, Electric, Magnetic, and Digital, each richly detailed and enhanced with embedded YouTube videos to support and deepen understanding. Alongside the main slides, there are also five printable worksheets, each designed to reinforce key concepts and accompanied by easy-to-mark teacher answers, ensuring a seamless teaching and grading experience. Also in both .pdf and PowerPoint versions. Moreover, there is a cutout-and-arrange timeline exercise, allowing learners to actively engage with the material by creating their own timeline of significant audio technology milestones. This hands-on activity helps solidify their understanding of the chronological development of audio technology. To further enrich the learning experience, is also provided two highly informative infographics. These visual aids summarize complex information in an easily digestible format, perfect for classroom displays or student handouts. They offer a quick reference guide to the major advancements in audio technology, making it easier for students to review and retain the information. Whether you’re teaching a dedicated course on audio technology or integrating these materials into a broader curriculum, this resource offers flexibility and depth. The embedded YouTube videos provide real-world examples and demonstrations, bringing historical developments to life. With our “History of Audio & Music Technology” teaching resource, students will not only learn about the technological advancements but also gain an appreciation for the cultural and historical contexts that shaped the evolution of audio. Empower your students with knowledge and inspire a deeper appreciation for the history of sound and music technology. This resource is an invaluable addition to any educational toolkit, designed to make learning both informative and enjoyable.

This assignment brief and supporting classroom resources are aimed especially for the UAL – Level 3 “Diploma in Music Performance & Production”, Final Project Unit 8. They provide an excellent guide to structuring and student evidence for this unit. This Resource is to be used along with additional evidence a centre would like to collect from the student. It is the Centre’s responsibility to ensure it covers and meets their requirements and standards. In this package: ASSIGNMNET – Unit 8 – Full brief covering all criteria and learning aims (.pdf) INFOGRAPHIC - Unit 8 - Outline of Unit 8 - UAL WORKSHEET – TASK 1 – “Proposal” – Learning Aim 1 – Written template for Project Proposal, Bibliography and Weekly Plan. STUDENT GUIDE – TASK 1 – Guide to writing the Project Proposal STUDENT QUESTIONS – TASK 1 – Possible questions for staff to use if they are also conducting a presentation as extra evidence for Task 1 Context’. HOMEWORK - Research-Harvard Referencing – Starting your Bibliography and finding research for your project. EXAMPLE - Task 1-Example of Bibliography and Research Comments WORKSHEET – TASK 2 – “Research” – Learning Aim 2 – Written template for Project Research Bibliography. STUDENT GUIDE – TASK 2 – Guide to the written Research Report. WORKSHEET-Task 3-Diary Template – “Practical Skills” WORKSHEET-Task 4 – Evaluation Template

Dive into the definitive guide of music technology with our extensive teaching resource ebook; a colossal glossary unravelling the complexities of music technology terms. From A to Z this digital compendium demystifies the jargon, offering clear and detailed explanations. Ideal for students, educators, and enthusiasts, it’s an indispensable tool for navigating the ever-evolving world of music technology. Expand your knowledge, enhance your understanding, and confidently embrace the language of innovation with this comprehensive ebook at your fingertips. 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. In this package: eBOOK – Glossary-Music Technology-eBook-eBOOK (.pdf) eBOOK – Glossary-Music Technology-eBook (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)

Embark on a captivating journey through the evolution of popular music and technology with our comprehensive teaching resource infographic! From the birth of iconic genres to groundbreaking advancements in music tech, this visually engaging guide provides a chronological exploration. Perfect for educators and music enthusiasts, it’s a rich tapestry of historical milestones, offering insights into how technology has shaped the musical landscape. Illuminate the past and inspire the future with this essential resource for understanding the dynamic history of popular music. This really useful infographic covers the full range of Popular Music and Music Technology from easily pre-1920s all the way to the modern day. This resource would be a really useful addition to students studying Popular Music and Music Technology History and would work perfectly with the massive bundle “History of Pop Music: Popular Music Pre-1950 to Modern Day” This infographic comes with a printable PDF version, and a Powerpoint presentation to use at the front of the classroom, great for sharing ideas and writing directly on using Smartboards. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the growing film and television industry. In this package: INFOGRAPHIC - Timeline of Popular Music & Music Technology (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) INFOGRAPHIC - Timeline of Popular Music & Music Technology (.pdf) INFOGRAPHIC - Timeline of Popular Music & Music Technology (.png) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf)

Looking to teach your students about the British Invasion in the 1960s? This comprehensive teaching resource has everything you need to cover the cultural phenomenon that saw British bands such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who, among others, conquer the American music scene. Engaging activities, listening exercises and interactive worksheets to bring this iconic era to life. From thein-depth presentations and activity sheets to multimedia resources and assignments, our teaching package covers all the key aspects of this important cultural movement. Your learners will gain a deeper understanding of the impact that the British Invasion had on music, fashion, and popular culture in the 1960s. It covers the rise of American pop music becoming more and more popular with British bands/artists and how they developed this into something new and formed their own music. You can also purchase this resource, along with others in the massive Bundle “History of Modern Music: Pre-1950 to Modern-day”. The presentation is more than 50 slides, each with an eye-catching design for better student engagement and also linked to classroom tasks that feed in and work along with the presentation. Moreover, throughout the presentation, there are really useful embedded YouTube examples, with links to the videos to support and aid learning. The presentation comes in both .pdf and PowerPoint versions, along with a video version that can be used for revision and student home study. Moreover, all elements of the resources have been developed in Google Slides. This can be used for remote learning and easily allow for digital submission of the learning tasks included. The resource also comes with 3 classroom tasks/worksheets with extremely useful listening exercises that link with the presentation/lecture itself, along with answer sheets for these exercises. There are also a further 2 Infographics/Posters, great to aid learners’ understanding of key areas, and also can be printed for classroom displays and visuals.