NEWS
First Mouse and Majesty Review
February 2023
Kids Picture Book Review have left a lovely review of Mouse and Majesty.
"What a cute silly story. I love seeing the mouse just laying in some hay in his cosy barn watching TV. And the thought that he needs to invite the Queen for tea. My kids enjoyed all the rhyming. It's nice being from the U.S. and being able to share books like this with my kids to show them things around London. My son saw King’s Cross Station and said, “That's the one from Harry Potter!”... Read the full review here
Early Years Music Training with Emma
March 2022
Emma Hutchinson, Founder & Director of Music House for Children, is providing the entire music module to first year BA hons degree students studying Early Childhood at Malta University.
Having completed 12 hours of online teaching prior to a week of in-person teaching , Emma commented: “I am blown away by the Maltese student’s evident enthusiasm and willingness to sing, participate and engage practically despite being online, and with the course being entirely in English."
The students' feedback on the training was really positive "excellent, expressive, musical, wonderful in both physical and power point presentation" , "I learnt that music can be taught with basically everything and music is a holistic opportunity for the children".
Easter workshops coming up
March 2022
We have two exciting events for families this Easter holiday: first, our Little Birdsong Concert on Friday 8th April at 11am. Live music in a relaxed setting especially for families, in a real music venue, from babies and up.
Then on Tuesday 12th April a musical storytelling workshop, Where is Bunny's Baby? Fun and interactive workshop for 2 to 6 year olds. Then on Tuesday 12th April a musical storytelling workshop, Where is Bunny's Baby? Fun and interactive workshops
More information and tickets: https://www.musichouseforchildren.com/whats-on
Moat 6th form music industry project
February 2022
We are really excited to welcome back Moat 6th form for industry days, shadowing and work experience. This project is a fantastic collaboration between Bush Hall Music, Music House for Children and Next Door Records all working together to provide opportunities for Moat students. If you're interested in a similar experience for your 6th form, get in touch with us!
"Mastery or Dumbing Down", a new article by Emma Hutchinson in Music Teacher magazine
February 2022
Music House for Children Founder and Director, Emma Hutchinson, has published a new article in Music Teacher magazine. She investigates whether music teachers use their musical skills to their full potential when working with young children or whether they "dumb' those skills down thinking it is the right thing.