Our Professional Development workshops give you the confidence and tools to deliver music lessons in the classroom. Covering basic elements from the F-10 music curriculum, you will develop skills, ideas, and activities for immediate use. All events are designed for both generalist classroom teachers and music specialists.
All workshops are curriculum aligned to the relevant State music syllabus and aligned to AITSL Professional Standards for Teachers. Musica Viva Australia is a NESA-recommended provider because we currently run programs that are NESA-accredited.
What makes practice effective? How can we help young musicians prepare for exams, auditions and performances while keeping their love of music at the heart of their learning?
Through live examples, practical demonstrations and hands-on activities, this workshop explores strategies for positive preparation, purposeful practice and confident performance. Designed for primary classroom
teachers, instrumental teachers, ensemble conductors, parents and young musicians, it offers practical ideas as well as inspiration for musicians preparing to take their next steps. For aspiring high school chamber musicians, the workshop will also focus on audition and competition preparation, including applying for Musica Viva Australia's national chamber music program, Strike a Chord.
AT THIS WORKSHOP YOU WILL:
- Experience live examples and practical demonstrations of effective practice, rehearsal and performance strategies
- Discover ways to develop effective and independent practice habits
- Explore how to prepare positively for exams, auditions and performances whilst maintaining the joy of music-making.
- Through discussion explore how teachers, instrumental tutors and parents can work together to support
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
These events are designed for anyone interested in music education, including:
- instrumental teachers
- primary and high school classroom teachers
- pre-service teachers
- ensemble conductors
- school leaders with an interest in music education
- parents of young musicians
- aspiring young musicians
"This is the first time I have undertaken digital PD through Musica Viva and it was fantastic. I live in a rural town and do not always have the opportunities to receive high quality PD in my area."
| Melanie McLoughlin and Caron Chan |
With a Master of Music (Performance), a Master of Education and a Master of Arts Administration, Melanie is an experienced musician, classroom teacher and arts manager. Formerly the Professional Development Manager at Musica Viva Australia, Melanie is an experienced PD workshop presenter having presented across Australia for MVA both face to face and online. Melanie presented Storytelling through Music at Music in Me Summit in 2026 for MVA. Melanie is a Senior Brass Examiner for AMEB NSW and performs regularly with Opera Australia Orchestra as a trumpet player. Recently she has written and presented a podcast for Kinderling Radio introducing pre-schoolers to orchestral music called Music Time with Mel-o-dee. Melanie is currently K-12 Music Teacher at SCEGGS, Darlinghurst on Gadigal country, Sydney. |
