Professional Development Training

Our training programme focuses on developing and extending the skills of classroom and instrumental teachers to create sustainable music opportunities for students in schools.

Our approach

We equip teachers with the knowledge, skills and resources to deliver authentic and highly practical music lessons in the classroom.

Our approach has been developed through over 19 years of designing, applying and adapting Musical Futures teaching and learning strategies in classrooms with commissions and events ranging from presentations and taster sessions at conferences, to full training, workshops for teachers or students and consultancy packages.

Musical Futures professional development

Training Reviews

What our participants say…

A fantastic day

Brilliant ideas to take forward into my own teaching… a fantastic day – left with lots of new ideas and strategies.

Kate B - Manchester Metropolitan University

Will revolutionise my teaching

Have learnt so much today, will revolutionise my teaching. Super, uplifting, motivational, inspirational.

Angela L - Peripatetic Instrumental Teacher

Positive outcomes

Great sessions which catered for a diverse team of staff. Really good feedback and positive outcomes.

Lindsay T - One Education Music

Training FAQs

Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Musical Futures classroom teacher training and professional development programmes.

Can the named participant be changed after booking?

  • Name substitutions can be made at any time before the course without penalty.

What happens if I can't attend the course?

  • If you cancel at least 28 working days prior to the start of the course you will receive a full refund.
  • If you cancel between 28 and 7 working days prior to the start of the course you will receive a 75% refund.
  • If you cancel less than 5 working days before the event you will not be entitled to a refund but will be offered the option of an online training session at a later date (as appropriate).
  • No refund will be made for non-attendance on the course.

I'm interested in some training for the staff in my school/organisation - can you help?

  • In addition to our in-person and online training sessions we have extensive experience in working with individual teachers or whole staff teams from schools or Multi Academy Trusts and Music Hubs – we are always happy to discuss individual needs.
  • Please contact us at info@musicalfutures.org to outline your request and we will contact you to discuss further

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