A SOW resource that includes SOW overview for teachers. A student booklet with video links, a guided PPTX and a composition planning sheet.

Everything a young student needs to know about rhythm in a 3 page PDF.

This is the accompanying video to ‘Minimalist Style Composition’. Starting with an empty project it takes the student through the early composition and recording process of the task. This video is 18 minutes in length.

An original song aimed at younger children to learn in vocal groups. An easy and memorable melody with lots of scope for including harmonies with older pupils. The lyrics speak about becoming more positive and valuing those things often taken for granted. This includes a demo recording, chord chart and lyrics.

This is a lead sheet for an original piece of music written by me. It has a latin/funk feel and though melodically straight forward it is rhythmically challenging. A video demonstrating the possibilities of the chart is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4ei6bVaPT0 This has worked very well with both beginners and senior students.

This spread sheet (affectionately named the grade maker) is a spread sheet that enables teacher to predict final GCSE grades based on potential attainment in the different areas of the course. It has been very useful during student review sessions and is excellent at helping to identify areas where additional marks can be gained. This teacher resource also contains helpful administrative pages for collating coursework.

An education video that analyses an original minimalist piece, taking the student though the composition process and practicalities of using Logic Pro X as a recording platform. A supporting video documenting the initial starting process for attempting a composition of this type is also available. This video is 32 minutes in length