Recorder31 Day 12 | Top Tips for Recorder Teachers

The recorder scene is home to some truly fantastic educators. From those who start young musicians on the first steps of their musical discovery, to those guiding the next generation of professionals at music college, to those providing escape and inspiration for hundreds of adult learners. Today's Recorder31 videos from Lou Bradbury and Heidi Fardell pay tribute to them all, as well as giving some inspiration and support for teachers everywhere!

Top Tips for Recorder Teachers!

In today's exclusive video, acclaimed teacher and performer Lou Bradbury joins us to share three top tips for recorder teachers. Lou generously shares insights into her specialist knowledge and offers supportive encouragement to those following a similar path.

Lou's Top Tips!

Visit the ABRSM Teacher Hub to find the "Teaching the Recorder with Confidence" course.
Take some time to be inspired!
Listen to some music – try our Recorder31 Playlists for some recorder-themed inspiration.

Lou was involved in the production of the ABRSM "Teaching the Recorder with Confidence" course, an online tutorial designed to share skills and build confidence for classroom recorder teachers. Whether you're new to teaching the recorder, looking for some fresh ideas, or need a top-up of your skills, we highly recommend checking out the course. Find out more via the ABRSM website.

Keep up to date with Lou via her website – www.loubradbury.co.uk

Reintroducing ERTA UK!

Meanwhile, Heidi Fardell shares this exclusive video for Recorder31, reintroducing ERTA UK (the European Recorder Teachers' Association), of which she is the chair.

ERTA UK is "a dynamic organisation that provides a forum for recorder teachers and all educational practitioners interested in the recorder to share best practice and their joy for music making and education." You can hear Heidi talk more about ERTA UK alongside her predecessor at the organisation, Chris Orton, in their Side-By-Side interview for Recorder31 – click here to listen.

If you're teaching the recorder privately or in schools, why not check out ERTA UK today or become a member? Click here to visit their website.

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