Teaching the Recorder with Confidence

This short, CPD-accredited course empowers primary school teachers to lead whole-class recorder lessons with confidence.

You'll gain ready-to-use strategies, engaging lesson ideas, and a clear progression path to support pupils of all abilities. By the end of the course, you will feel more musically confident, better equipped to deliver inclusive music lessons, and supported by a trusted framework that enhances both teaching practice and pupil outcomes.

Designed for teachers, senior leadership, and teaching assistants, it builds essential skills in classroom management, musical instruction, and practical recorder techniques. Whether you're new to teaching music or looking to refresh your approach, this course provides the tools and support needed to make recorder playing an enjoyable and enriching experience for every pupil. This course is £35 plus VAT where applicable.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• apply what you’ve learnt on the course confidently in front of your class.
• identify common issues with recorder playing and know how to fix them.
• evaluate your pupils’ technique on the recorder and make suggestions for improvements.
• explain difficult musical ideas, such as embouchure, to your class.
• produce lesson ideas and activities to support recorder tuition.
• network with other teachers around the world.

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This course has been accredited by CPDUK.