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Building Confidence using Music in Early Childhood

A practical and interactive online six-week Zoom course is for anyone who wants to improve their skills and knowledge in early years music

Early Childhood Music Practitioners Rosie Walton and Kate Comberti will join Jane Parker and Jennie Loader from Take Art to bring you this popular course.  This is a partnership training event between The Gloucestershire Songscape Project and SoundWaves Network SW, both funded by Youth Music.

Past course attendees said:

I have loved this course! My understanding of the importance of music for early years has grown no end. I would definitely recommend it to any of my practitioners if the opportunity arose again. Thank you. (EYFS Pre-School Manager)

Thank you for such a rich, engaging and useful course. Each week I have taken away something that I can practically use within my setting. (Reception Class Teacher and Acting Headteacher)

Thank you so SO much. It has really inspired me to connect with children musically. I have learnt so much over the 6 sessions and have loved the practical songs, opportunities to practise together and understanding the purpose/why along with information, videos/real life examples. I feel I have left with a wealth of resources to use and share with staff in my setting.   Thank you again, you are amazing! (EYFS Lead and Teacher) 


The course will cover:

  • Confidence in delivering simple singing games, rhymes and instrumental work
  • Musical play and how to support it through adult interaction
  • Identifying and celebrating children’s musical achievement. 

Who is this course for? 

  • Early Childhood Practitioners / Teachers / Childminders
  • Music Practitioners
  • Students 

Training Session Dates

Tuesdays on 15 October | 22 October | 5 November |12 November |19 November| 3 December 2024


Training Course Details and Prices

£20 – Students / unemployed

£35 –Early Childhood Practitioners / Teachers / Childminders / Music Practitioners

£50 – Everyone else  

Proof of eligibility will be requested for those booking a place on a reduced fee.  

This is live event designed to be interactive for all delegates – please join us in real time.  In case you occasionally can’t make it each session will be recorded. All those who book will receive a copy of each week’s recording and handout, this will be available for a limited time after the event.

Closing date midnight Wednesday 9 October 2024.  No late bookings will be accepted. Joining instructions will be sent out on Monday 14 October 2024

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