Sound Mind

18/07/2026

"Easy to read but filled with great research to support parents and teachers."

The Lullaby Effect explores the powerful science behind singing to children and why this simple, natural activity plays such an important role in early brain development.

Perfect for new parents, grandparents, carers and educators looking to better understand the lifelong benefits of singing.

🎵 Give the gift of knowledge and the gift of song.
https://ow.ly/MnLq50Ze2oo

18/07/2026

Music can help us understand the future of science, writes Dr Susan Lim - whose Cosmic Rhapsody asks: can we save our planet, or must we look beyond Earth?

07/07/2026

With curriculum reform placing renewed attention on the arts, there has never been a better time for music educators to reflect on what high-quality, inclusive and inspiring music learning can look like.

Join Music Teacher on 16 October for Curriculum Music: Inspiring creative music-learning and explore practical strategies, fresh thinking and expert guidance from across the sector.
Super Early Bird rate now open!

18/06/2026

I am very excited to be a Key Note Speaker at the Music Teacher Conference this year on the 16th October in London! Amanda Bond
It should be a great event for all interested in music education. 🎶🙂🎶

Curriculum Music 2026 - Home Page

16/05/2026

Great music learning starts with listening. 🎶

It strengthens the brain systems students rely on far beyond the music room—such as focus in the classroom, following instructions, communication, and staying engaged in learning.

Find practical ways to apply this in the Student Retention Toolkit:
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14/05/2026

Tag a music teacher who lives this definition every single day. 🎵

08/05/2026

David Attenborough on the origins of music. ❤️

Speaking to Classic FM in 2011, the broadcaster and naturalist reflected on what he called one of science’s enduring mysteries: the human larynx. “If you hear a coloratura soprano singing, how is it that we possess the apparatus to produce such extraordinary sound?” he said, noting that the larynx’s remarkable range extends far beyond the needs of ordinary speech.

08/05/2026

A must for education.

29/04/2026

Do you need help finding your inner performer?
I can help!

22/04/2026