Getting the Buggers in Tune

This book contains highly practical teaching suggestions for those with responsibility for teaching music in the primary and secondary classroom. It offers numerous innovative approaches for composition, live performance, improving learning through music and also cross-curricular learning through music.This invaluable guide provides teachers with a wide range of practical strategies for motivating students of all ages in their music lessons. Considering issues such as music in the primary school, music in the secondary school, composition, live performance and even how music can influence learning, this fascinating book is full of ideas for engaging students with music. The authors demonstrate how closely music relates to other subjects and suggest a range of whole-school themed events. Brimming with useful tips and inspirational advice on every aspect of music teaching, this book will prove essential reading for music teachers everywhere.