Music Basics for Non-Musician Primary Teachers
Teaching
A course by
Let's Go Music
A practical one-day workshop for primary school teachers with little or no music background, aimed at building foundational music skills and confidence for leading classroom music activities.
NZ$403
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop basic music knowledge and confidence
Show understanding of fundamental music concepts and feel more confident about using them in the classroom.
Lead classroom music activities
Use practical tools and strategies for organising and leading simple music activities for students.
About This Course
This one-day workshop is designed for primary school teachers who have little or no prior music knowledge. It focuses on building teachers’ confidence and foundational music skills to help them integrate simple, effective music activities into the arts curriculum. The course is hands-on, with exercises and practical tools for leading classroom music, designing cross-curricular lessons, and engaging students creatively through music. All content is designed to be accessible for non-musicians.
Course Content
- Introduction to music fundamentals
- Basic music theory made simple
- Singing and vocal warm ups
- Simple songs
- Key concepts: beat, rhythm, melody, dynamics
- Exercises to develop rhythm and timing
- Group activities: designing music lessons
- Games and exercises to teach pitch, rhythm, teamwork
- Classroom-friendly activities using everyday items
- Singing warm ups and breathing techniques
- Lessons on notes, scales, chords, and musical patterns
- Cross-curricula connections (maths, literacy, visual arts)
Entry Requirements
Primary school teaching background recommended but not required
Build towards these roles
Primary teacher with music integration skillsSpecialist classroom music leader in primary schools
Build skills in these industries
EducationPerforming Arts
Let's Go Music is for people who have always taken music seriously, even if life has not always made it easy to act on. Their fully online programmes are NZQA-accredited and taught by working musicians and industry professionals, so the learning is both flexible and genuinely credible. You get qualifications that count, from tutors who are still active in the field.
