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 43 - 'How to Practise Music' Andrew Eales 22.09.2022

In this episode Chris chats with Andrew Eales about practise. Andrew is the author of 'How to Practice Music' and hosts the blog https://pianodao.com/ Send us Fan Mail

Episode 42: 'Music Education in Prisons' Yve Riby-Williams 08.09.2022

In this episode Chris chats to Yve about her work in the criminal justice system. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 41: 'In Your Own Space' Field Recording - Catherine Smith 20.07.2022

In this episode Chris chats to composer and field recordist Catherine Smith about field recording . This episode has an accompanyiong article in Music Teacher magazine, just head here to read... https://musicteachermagazine.co.uk/ Send us Fan Mail

Episode 40: 'Counting Culture' Tabla Player Harkiret Singh Bahra 24.06.2022

In this episode Chris talks to Harkiret Singh Bahra about rhythm, time, counting and of course tabla. You can read the accompanying article in Music Teacher Magazine here... https://www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk/features/article/counting-culture-inclusive-percussion-lessons Send us Fan Mail

Episode 39: How To Make A Music College with Kevin Harding 26.05.2022

In this episode Chris chats to Kevin Harding the founder of the Academy of Music and Sound about music education and profit. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 38: Deborah Annetts - Music: A subject in peril? 06.05.2022

In this episode Chris chats to deboarh Annetts Chief Exec of the ISM about their report Music: A subject in peril? Send us Fan Mail

Episode 37: The Guitar In Education - Part 2 - Steve Harvey and Becky Langan 28.04.2022

In this episode Chris begins a deep dive into the guitar in education. You can read the accompanying article in Music Teacher Magazine here https://www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk/features/article/commentary-in-defence-of-the-guitar-in-schools Send us Fan Mail

Episode 36: The Guitar In Education - Part 1 - Anthony Short and Jeff Schroedl 21.04.2022

In this episode Chris begins a deep dive into the guitar in education. You can read the accompanying article in Music Teacher Magazine here https://www.musicteachermagazine.co.uk/features/article/commentary-in-defence-of-the-guitar-in-schools Send us Fan Mail

Episode 35: Rakhi Singh - Reshaping Classical Music Education 20.03.2022

In this episode Chris chats with Rakhi Singh of The Manchester Collective about reshaping the classical music education world. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 34: Ukulele Special Part 2 - James Hill 06.03.2022

In this episode Chris speaks to James Hill about all things Ukulele and music ed. James' online ukulele courses and community: www.uketropolis.com James' music: www.jameshillmusic.com   Send us Fan Mail

Episode 33 : Ukulele Special Part 1 - Tara Maysey and Rob Palmer 20.02.2022

In this episode Chris talks to two prolific Ukulele Educators; Tara Maysey from The London Ukulele Project and Rob Palmer of Soundstorm. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 32: Holly Ebony - Music, Nature and Bringing the Outside In 06.02.2022

In this episode Chris Woods speaks to Holly Ebony about music ed and nature.  Send us Fan Mail

Episode 31 - Nate Holder: Reflection and Radical Change 23.01.2022

In this episode Chris chats to Nate Holder. Reflecting on the past two years and the changes within Music Education around decolonising the curriculum.  Send us Fan Mail

Episode 30 - The Science of Improvisation: Dr Gary Lutton 09.01.2022

In this episode Chris talks to Gary about the science of improvisation. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 29 - Composing for Computer Games: Todd Baker 13.12.2021

In this episode Chris talks to composer Todd Baker, about composing for computer games and how you can bring that in to any music ed setting. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 28 - 'Your Music or Mine Miss?': Dr Jayne Price 28.11.2021

In this episode Chris speak to Dr Jayne Price about Racism in Music Education and on how to change your practice to be more inclusive. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 27 - Corner Stones of Inclusion: Dr Phil Mullen 14.11.2021

In this episode Chris talks Dr Phil Mullen about inclusion and exclusion in music education. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 26 - Improvisation: Richard Michael 20.10.2021

in this episode Chris chats to pianist and improviser Richard Michael about teaching improv in music education. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 25- Music and Wellbeing: Jo Bradley, Sarah Gummet-Hart and Michelle D Woods 05.10.2021

Chris speaks to Michelle D Woods of 'Mindful Tune-ups', Sarah Gummet-Hart of 'Little Harts Music' and Jo Bradley of 'Learnful'. The subject is music and wellbeing. Mindfulness and music, music therapy and more.   Send us Fan Mail

Episode 24 - Merv Young Head of LCM Exams: The Grading System 21.09.2021

In this episode Chris speaks to Merv Young from LCM about the graded music exam system. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 23 - Yolanda Charles: Essence and Feel 07.09.2021

In this episode Chris Woods chats to Yolanda Charles. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 22 - Lucy Warren from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra- Inclusivity and the Orchestra 18.07.2021

In this Episode Chris Woods speaks to Lucy Warren from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra about the orchestra, education, inclusivity and much more. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 21 - Darren Henley: Arts Council England 04.07.2021

Chris talks to Arts Council England Cheif Executive Darren Henley Send us Fan Mail

Episode 20 - Dr Ally Daubney: The Joy of Music Making 20.06.2021

In this Episode Chris Woods talks to Dr Ally Daubney about all things Music Ed. Send us Fan Mail

Episode 19 - Model Music Curriculum Opinion and Perspective with Dr Liz Stafford 06.06.2021

In this Episode Chris Woods chats wioth Dr Liz Stafford about the Model Music Curriculum. Expect powerful opinions, exciting insight and a few laughs too on all things model music curriculum and music ed.  Send us Fan Mail

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