Musical Mondays: Empowering Teachers, Transforming Classrooms

For many teachers, the idea of leading a music lesson can feel daunting. Lack of training, time, or resources often means that music education – despite its well-documented benefits – takes a back seat in many schools. The Ear Academy, fresh from winning the Kids Judge Bett Award, is on a mission to change that.

With its Musical Mondays initiative, The Ear Academy is making it easier than ever for teachers to bring music into their classrooms with confidence – no specialist knowledge required.

Bringing Music to More Classrooms

Musical Mondays is a free initiative designed to remove the barriers that prevent music from being a regular part of school life. Throughout March, participating schools receive:

🎵 Step-by-step lesson plans tailored for Key Stage 1, aligned with curriculum goals
🎵 Simple, engaging activities that require no prior musical training
🎵 Practical teaching videos to guide educators through each session
🎵 A focus on core musical skills, such as rhythm, singing technique, and composition

Rather than telling teachers how important music is, Musical Mondays equips them with everything they need to make it happen – without adding to their workload.

A Practical Solution for Non-Specialists

With many primary teachers lacking formal music training, Musical Mondays offers an accessible entry point. Teachers can choose from resources designed specifically for Year 1 and Year 2, covering everything from breathing techniques to sea shanty composition. The structure is clear, the activities are adaptable, and no instruments are required – just a willingness to bring music to life.

This approach aligns with The Ear Academy’s broader mission: to give every teacher the confidence to teach music, and every child the opportunity to learn. By removing complexity and providing structured support, Musical Mondays ensures that music lessons aren’t just an aspiration – they’re a reality.

How Schools Can Get Involved

Participation is simple:

1️⃣ Sign up for free with this link: Musical Mondays
2️⃣ Receive a new lesson every Monday for 3 weeks via email.
3️⃣ Bring it to life in the classroom, with full support from the provided resources.

Musical Mondays is already reaching schools across the UK. As The Ear Academy expands its impact, the message is clear: teachers don’t have to be music specialists to deliver high-quality music education – they just need the right support.

📢 Join the movement and bring music to your classroom! Sign up at The Ear Academy.