Programme - Day 1
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Welcome and introduction
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How Your Local Music Hub Can Support Music Technology
A practical look at how local Music Hubs can support music technology in schools, from capital funding and equipment libraries to outreach, training and inclusive practice. This session shares real examples of how hubs are resourcing classrooms and supporting both mainstream and accessible music technology.
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freelance educator
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Remix Activities in the Classroom
A practical session exploring remix as a creative classroom activity, using stems, loops and existing material to develop listening, arrangement and production skills. The session looks at how remix tasks can support composition, assessment and engagement at KS3, KS4 and beyond.
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Partner Content
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What’s New in Accessible Music Technology
An overview of recent developments in accessible music technology, focusing on inclusive design, adaptable tools and classroom-ready solutions. The session introduces the Adaptive Musical Instruments Guide, supporting teachers to make informed choices for inclusive music-making.
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Heritage Sounds
Led by Andrew Ferguson and Marcel Pusey, this session explores how Black music traditions have influenced core music production techniques still used today. Through guided listening and audio demonstrations, it unpacks how production techniques, effects processing and recording methods shape the sound of a track. The session connects musical heritage with contemporary music technology, offering clear and practical ways to contextualise production techniques through history, culture and sound.
Programme - Day 2
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Welcome and introduction
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GCSE Compositions Using a DAW
What really makes the difference to marks at GCSE level? This session explores common pitfalls, practical checklists, exam board expectations and when to confidently hit ‘send’, offering clear guidance for teachers supporting student submissions.
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Introduction to AI in the Inclusive Music Classroom
This session offers a practical introduction to how AI is being used in music teaching and learning, with particular reference to including pupils with additional learning needs. It explores how AI can help teachers create simple interactive resources and activities that increase engagement, improve access and enable more inclusive learning, alongside wider applications within music education, including composition and DAW-based work. The session will also consider important issues such as authorship and responsible use.
Speakers
Inclusive music maker, trainer and researcher
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Partner Content
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Practical Music Technology at Secondary Level (KS3 & KS4)
Classroom-tested approaches to using music technology at secondary level. This session focuses on lesson ideas, progression, assessment and managing technology effectively within busy KS3 and KS4 settings.
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Teaching with MIDI: Controllers, DAWs and Creative Sound Design
The MIDI Association is the global standards body responsible for the MIDI specification, supporting music education, technology development and industry collaboration worldwide.
This session explores practical classroom uses of MIDI, using MIDI controllers with students, integrating MIDI with DAWs, creative sound design approaches, and setting up and troubleshooting MIDI-based classroom environments. The session also introduces the new free Coursera course, Fundamentals of MIDI Messaging and Protocols, developed by The MIDI Association in partnership with SAE Mexico, offering teachers and learners an accessible route into MIDI fundamentals.