Workshops

Fun, engaging, and inclusive Music Workshops for Infant & Primary/Junior Schools

Reception to Year 6
30-45 minute sessions KS1
30-60 minute sessions KS2

Whole Class Specialist

One-off workshops
Preparing for local and national festivals
Performances in and out of school

Instruments

Boomwhackers
Musical Spoons & Cups
Buckets & Rhythm Sticks
Ukuleles, Ocarinas & Glockenspiels

Up to 30 instruments provided for each workshop

Testimonials

“Today I saw the best example of whole class group teaching I have ever seen. Cheap B&Q buckets for drums, with garden dowel sticks; whole class spoon playing; innovative (yes) use of a handful of ukuleles; boomwhackers used cleverly and sensitively; songs sung with gusto and finesse about who those kids were, how and why they make music; dance moves performed with energy and not an ounce of self-consciousness; all abilities given a chance to shine… but most importantly, every single one of them beaming from ear to ear and two hundred listeners left moved, engaged and proud. All because one woman was dedicated and resourceful enough to go above and beyond what’s expected with her two groups. That woman with the buckets and spoons had a class of 30 doing real teamwork and will have gone a long way to getting those kids into music for life.”
Tom Chapman – Music For Youth Mentor

“…..clearly demonstrating some firm foundations of musical understanding – pulse, rhythm, listening, watching – all very impressive”
Alison Walker – Music For Youth Mentor

“Jess Berners has been working in our school with year 3/4 pupils. We cannot speak highly enough of her; she brings an enthusiasm and creative flair to our Music lessons that the children absolutely love. Her ability to produce a top-class performance in any location, with a range of instruments and abilities, is second to none. Each week, the children and staff develop their understanding of both theory and practical music in a relevant and joyful manner.”
Greyfriars Academy, King’s Lynn

“I love how Miss Berners teaches us how to play the instruments. We like to do competitions with each group playing a different instrument or part. Miss Berners knows all the notes and she helps everyone at the same time. She has had lots of years of practise, so is really good at what she does!”
Children of Greyfriars Academy, King’s Lynn

“Miss Music (Jess Berners) has been a brilliant addition to our team. She inspires the children each week in a fun, but knowledgeable way. She has brilliant ideas to make music accessible and exciting to all ages. She does an after school group of mixed aged children, who have recently taken part in the Music For Youth festival, having only been learning as a group for three months. We are delighted with the work Jess does and would thoroughly recommend her.”
Headteacher, St. Peters Junior School

“This is a fantastic example of how whole class instrumental teaching should be delivered. All of you loving music and participating creatively & beautifully. Singing, acting, dancing, playing and having fun!”
Music For Youth Mentor