Chris Woods

The Music Education Podcast

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Listen for authentic and challenging conversation on all things music ed. Brought to you by Charanga. Hosted and produced by Chris Woods of The Chris Woods Groove Orchestra. 

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Chris Woods

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 68 - 'How To Self Publish A Music Book' - James Shipway 21.03.2024

In this episode Chris chats to James Shipway about self publishing your own music book. You can find out more about James from the links below. This episode is sponsored by Longy School of Music; find out more here... https://longy.edu/ Find out more about James here... https://jamesshipwayguitar.com/ and https://headstockbooks.com/ and  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgEEEz7ZNL8572YERffNfuw Sen...

Episode 67 - 'Pure Musiking, Commodification and Mental Health' - Adam Ficek 08.02.2024

In this episode Chris chats with Adam Ficek, psychotherapist and musician (Baby Shambles). This episode is sponsored by Longy School of Music; find out more here...https://longy.edu/ Send us Fan Mail

Episode 66 - 'The Psychology of a Music Teacher' Dr Liz Mellor 22.01.2024

In this episode Chris chats to Dr Liz Mellor about the psychology of being a music teacher. This is our first episode with new sponsor Longy School of Music; find out more here...https://longy.edu/ Send us Fan Mail

Episode 65 - 'The Power of Music Festivals' Elderflowerfields Festival - Dax Debice 15.12.2023

Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brought to you by Soundstorm. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 64 - 'An Honest Reflection On Music Ed Now' Phil Castang 05.12.2023

Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brought to you by Soundstorm. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 63 - 'Unorthodox Approaches' Jon Hart 27.11.2023

Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brought to you by Soundstorm. Check out Jon Hart's music at https://www.jonhartmusic.com/ Send us Fan Mail

Episode 62 - 'The Inherent Generosity of Music' Jack Pepper 26.10.2023

Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brought to you by Soundstorm.  Find out more about the Music For Youth Proms here... https://www.mfy.org.uk/get-involved/prom-2023/ Send us Fan Mail

Episode 61 - 'International Insights' Chris Koelma 12.10.2023

Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brought to you by Soundstorm.  Send us Fan Mail

Episode 60 - 'Social Aspects of Learning' Stuart Marshall of Guitar Retreats 20.09.2023

In this episode Chris chats to Stuart Marshall of Guitar Retreats https://www.guitar-retreats.co.uk. Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brought to you by Soundstorm.  Send us Fan Mail

Episode 59 - 'Research Into Music Education with BMERG' Dr Anthony Anderson and Dr Adam Whittaker 30.08.2023

In this episode Chris chat with Dr Anthony Anderson and Dr Adam Whittaker of BMERG and their research into Music Education. Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brought to you by Soundstorm.  Send us Fan Mail

Episode 58 - ‘The Journey Home - Home Education Pt2' Will Savage and Nerys Williams 21.07.2023

This episode has an accompanying article in Music Teacher Magazine, our media partner. Head to https://www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk to read it.  Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brought to you by Soundstorm.  Check out Will's Classes here...https://www.facebook.com/willsavagemusi...

Episode 57 - ‘The Journey Home - Home Education Pt1' Lucie Hill 10.07.2023

This episode has an accompanying article in Music Teacher Magazine, our media partner. Head to https://www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk to read it.  Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brought to you by Soundstorm.  Send us Fan Mail

Episode 56 - ‘So What Is Teaching Really About?' Paul Harris 01.06.2023

In this episode Chris chats with Paul Harris about music education. Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brought to you by Soundstorm.  Send us Fan Mail

Episode 55 - ‘Soul, Spirit and Sound In Music Education Pt2' Dr Diana Harris 12.05.2023

This episode has an accompanying article in Music Teacher Magazine, our media partner. Head to https://www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk to read it.  Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brought to you by Soundstorm.  Send us Fan Mail

Episode 54 - ‘Soul, Spirit and Sound In Music Education Pt1' June Boyce-Tillman MBE 20.04.2023

This episode has an accompanying article in Music Teacher Magazine, our media partner. Head to https://www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk to read it.  Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brought to you by Soundstorm.  Send us Fan Mail

Episode 53 - ‘Don't Clash With Football And Other Words Of Wisdom' Nathaniel Dye 30.03.2023

In this episode Chris chats with Nathaniel Dye about Music Education. Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off. This podcast is brought to you by Soundstorm.  Send us Fan Mail

Episode 52 - ‘Songwriting In Music Ed Live From The Music Ed Expo’ Abi Thommes and Heather McClelland 17.03.2023

In this episode Chris chats with Abi Thommes of Arts2Educate and Heather McClelland. Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off . Send us Fan Mail

Episode 51 - ‘Reflections on Music Education’ Karen Marshall 24.02.2023

In this episode Chris chats with Karen Marshall . Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check out for money off . Send us Fan Mail

Episode 50 - ‘Different Schools of Thought, Moving Classical Forward’ Leo Mackenzie 03.02.2023

In this episode Chris chats with Cellist Leo Mackenzie about how to blend traditional western classical routes in music education with other genres and ideas. Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music and our Charity Sponsor British Youth Music Theatre. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check for money off and visit www.britishyouthmusictheatre.org/teachers for more inf...

Episode 49 - ‘Beatboxing and Loopstations in Music Education’ Grace Savage 19.01.2023

In this episode Chris chats with artist Grace Savage about beatboxing and loopstations in music ed. Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music and our Charity Sponsor British Youth Music Theatre. Visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check for money off and visit www.britishyouthmusictheatre.org/teachers for more info on the British Youth Music Theatre. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 48 - ‘Sync Licensing and Emotional Understanding’ Dr Paul J Rogers 06.01.2023

In this episode Chris chats with Dr Paul J Rogers about the world of sync licensing  and how to bring it to the classroom. Thank you to our Sponsor Faber Music and our Charity Sponsor British Youth Music Theatre. visit https://www.fabermusic.com/education and use Podcast1 at the check for money off and visit www.britishyouthmusictheatre.org/teachers for more info on the British Youth Music Theatre...

Episode 47 - 'Future Proofing Music Tech and Recording' James Prosser 15.12.2022

In this episode Chris chats to James Prosser about recording, music tech and future proofing in music education. This episode has an accompanying article in Music Teacher Magazine which you can find at www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk Send us Fan Mail

Episode 46 - 'Keyboards, Synths, NFT's and the Metaverse' Arthr 26.10.2022

Chris chats to the truly modern artist Arthr about Keyboards, synths, NFT's and the met-verse. You can read the accompanying article at  https://www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk/ Send us Fan Mail

Episode 45 - 'Brass Bands and Grass Roots' Victoria Steinitz 21.10.2022

In this episode Chris talks with Victoria Steinitz about Brass Bands. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 44 - 'NPME National Plan for Music Education' Harriet Richards 06.10.2022

In this episode Chris chats with Music Teacher Magazine editor Harriet Richards about the NPME or the National Plan for Music Education. You can find some great resources for the national plan at https://www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk/npme2 Send us Fan Mail

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