Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.122 - Dr Elizabeth Stafford & Dan Francis, Ritula Shah, Buster Birch

Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast

Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast
Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast - Ep.122 - Dr Elizabeth Stafford & Dan Francis, Ritula Shah, Buster Birch
Jul 04, 2025 Season 15 Episode 4
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In Episode 122, Patrick meets Dr Elizabeth Stafford and Dan Francis, to talk about their new book, 'The Secondary Music Leader's Handbook' (0:48).

Classic FM presenter Ritula Shah introduces the Classic FM Music Teacher of the Year Awards (deadline for entries is 20th July 2025!) (15:54).

And Jazz musician, author and educator Buster Birch chats about methods of teaching improvisation, why he doesn't use lead sheets, and his incredible online resource, 'How 2 Teach Jazz' (24:40).

Presented and produced by Patrick Johns.


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https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008759834

https://www.classicfm.com/events/music-teacher-year/nominations-open-2025-awards/

https://www.ritulashah.com/

https://www.learn2playjazz.com/

https://www.busterbirch.co.uk/

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