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

Send us a text 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. #CanDoMusic #GetPlaying #SaveOurSubjects  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/ © Music Teachers" Association www.musicteachers.org