Primary Music in Conversation Podcast

Music Education Solutions Limited

A series of interviews with music subject leaders from primary schools across the UK. Finalists in the Teach Primary Awards 2025 and the Music & Drama Education Awards 2026.

  1. MAR 22

    Primary Music in Conversation: S3 E5 - Claire Gower, St Margaret’s CEVA Primary

    Dr Liz Stafford chats to Claire Gower about music at St Margaret's CEVA Primary School in Suffolk, where half the cohort have instrumental lessons, allowing them to create a thriving school orchestra. This episode is sponsored by the National Youth Choir: https://tinyurl.com/5yx2bvjx Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

    49 min

  2. MAR 15

    Primary Music in Conversation: S3 E4 - Jennifer Morgan, Plymouth Grove Primary

    Dr Liz Stafford chats to Jennifer Morgan about music at Plymouth Grove Primary School in Manchester, highlighting their innovative approach to the KS2 curriculum which introduces a variety of instruments without losing depth of progress. Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

    48 min

  3. MAR 8

    Primary Music in Conversation: S3 E3 - Emma Cottam, Lea Community Primary

    Dr Liz Stafford chats to Emma Cottam about music at Lea Community Primary School in Lancashire, where she has implemented a system of musicality starters for each lesson to ensure musical skills progression. This episode is sponsored by Opera Anywhere: https://tinyurl.com/5b56pup6 Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

    35 min

  4. MAR 2

    Primary Music in Conversation: S3 E2 - Mike Milner, Victoria Junior & Seaton Junior

    Dr Liz Stafford chats to Mike Milner about music at Seaton Junior and Victoria Junior in Cumbria, where he has worked for 35 years to ensure that music is embedded into the life of each school's community and local area. This episode is sponsored by Out of the Ark: https://www.outoftheark.co.uk Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

    39 min

  5. FEB 23

    Primary Music in Conversation: S3 E1 - Will Reeves, Cropredy Primary School

    Dr Liz Stafford chats to Will Reeves about music at Cropredy C of E Primary School in Oxfordshire, where they have taken an innovative approach to the curriculum rooted in local folk music traditions. This episode is sponsored by DaCapo Primary Music: https://www.dacapoprimarymusic.co.uk/ Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

    38 min

  6. 12/14/2025

    S2 Ep6 - Hilary Marsden, Ashdene Primary

    Dr Liz Stafford chats to Hilary Marsden about music at Ashdene Primary School in Cheshire. Listen as Hilary reveals how Ashdene Primary builds a vibrant music culture, from creative classroom activities to whole-school performance moments.  Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

    42 min

  7. 12/07/2025

    S2 Ep5 - Rebecca Robertson, Meoncross School

    Dr Liz Stafford chats to Rebecca Robertson about music at Meoncross School in Hampshire. Rebecca shares how Meoncross School makes music accessible and engaging for all pupils, with practical ideas for inclusive music-making in an independent school setting. Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

    46 min

  8. 11/30/2025

    S2 Ep4 - Kathryn Dukes, Holy Rosary

    Dr Liz Stafford chats to Kathryn Dukes about music at Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy in Burton-on-Trent. In this episode, Kathryn discusses how she weaves music into the heart of school life, and her perspective on the subject leader role which she has taken on as an HLTA.  Music Education Solutions is an education consultancy company dedicated to helping music teachers. Our philosophy is simple - we believe that music education is important, and should be delivered well! Join our mailing list here: https://tinyurl.com/3vj3r5c7

    42 min
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A series of interviews with music subject leaders from primary schools across the UK. Finalists in the Teach Primary Awards 2025 and the Music & Drama Education Awards 2026.

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  • Creator
    Music Education Solutions Limited
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Music Education Solutions Limited. All rights reserved.
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    Primary Music in Conversation Podcast