

Katie Neilson: speaking up for Early Years Music Education!
Katie was delighted to speak at the @ISM_trust ‘s recent national music education conference ‘Where to next for music education?’ You can...
Katie Neilson
Dec 6, 20211 min read


Pulse and babies: what parents already know!
Babies are born with experience of a steady beat ... they have had many months in an environment surrounded by their mother's heartbeat,...
Katie Neilson
Nov 12, 20212 min read


Ways into Listening
The new Model Music Curriculum does an excellent job of listing a range of music for our children to experience and engage with. ...
Katie Neilson
Nov 10, 20213 min read


Musical parenting ... memories of my Grandma
Musical parenting isn't just about parents! Neighbours, grandparents, siblings, carers all make their contributions! And today, on what...
Katie Neilson
Jul 11, 20212 min read


Musical Books for Babies
Books and Music … Music and Books ... both are loved by babies and both provide a powerful way for us to connect with babies! So how...
Katie Neilson
Jun 18, 20213 min read


Specialists or Non-specialists in Primary Music teaching?
Surely, if budgets allow, a specialist music teacher is best? Find out why I'm not convinced it's always best for our teachers and children.
Katie Neilson
May 5, 20213 min read


Musical Doodlings
Margaret Kartomi wrote 'Musical Improvisations by Children at Play' in which she described aspects of children's musical play as 'doodles'.
Katie Neilson
Apr 8, 20212 min read


We Are All Musical!
Music is part of everyone's life and a crucial and wonderful part of how babies and parents communicate and connect. Read more.
Katie Neilson
Feb 3, 20212 min read