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Matthew Dix
Dec 10, 20241 min read
The Music Education Podcast
A few week's ago, I was contacted by Chris Woods - not the Forest star striker (YOU REDS! 🌳🔴 ) - but the guitarist and host of The...
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Matthew Dix
Nov 28, 20244 min read
8 Christmas Songs from Around the World
Christmas is a time of joy, unity, and tradition, celebrated in various ways around the globe, and often accompanied by Christmas songs....
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Matthew Dix
Oct 20, 20244 min read
U.S. Campaign Songs: When Politics and Pop Collide
Music and politics have always had an interesting relationship, especially in U.S. presidential campaigns. From patriotic anthems to pop...
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Matthew Dix
Oct 6, 20245 min read
Music in the Cosmos: The Soundtrack to World Space Week!
Music has always played a profound role in human culture, from the earliest drumbeats around a fire to the latest hits on streaming...
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Matthew Dix
Sep 24, 20241 min read
Music Mark (Guest Blog Post) - The Importance of Diverse Musical Voices
We've written a new blog post in response to the summer riots in the U.K. and the importance of sharing diverse voices within the world...
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Matthew Dix
May 27, 20243 min read
7 Songs for Empathy Day
This year, Empathy Day is on Thursday 6th June. This is a nationwide event aimed at encouraging children, young people, and families to...
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Matthew Dix
Apr 14, 20243 min read
Deaf Awareness Week: Celebrating Love and Trust
Between May 6th - May 12th this year, Deaf Awareness Week isn’t just about raising awareness; it’s about starting a movement. The aim is...
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Matthew Dix
Mar 12, 20243 min read
Celebrating Neurodiversity: 6 Musicians Breaking Barriers
Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 (March 18th-24th) is designed to help us recognise and celebrate the strengths of neurodiversity, as...
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Matthew Dix
Feb 15, 20246 min read
Book Soundtracks for the Classroom
Beyond music, my other passion is reading. Having been the English or Reading lead in schools over the last 7 years, it's an area of...
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Matthew Dix
Jan 16, 20243 min read
Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Chinese Music
China, a country with a history spanning thousands of years, boasts a musical landscape as diverse and vibrant as its cultural heritage....
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Matthew Dix
Nov 27, 20233 min read
Harmony for Planet Earth (COP28)
As the world grapples with the urgent need for environmental sustainability, musicians in recent times have emerged as powerful advocates...
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Matthew Dix
Nov 3, 20234 min read
The Classical Music Conundrum
Classical music is a treasure trove of human creativity, expressing the depths of emotion and the intricacies of composition. It has the...
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Matthew Dix
Sep 26, 20233 min read
Pros and Cons of Studying Black History Month
Black History Month, celebrated in various countries, including the UK, Canada, and the United States, serves as a time to reflect on the...
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Matthew Dix
Sep 11, 20234 min read
Harnessing the Power of Music
Incorporating the lives and music of legendary musicians into the classroom can be an engaging and effective way to teach various...
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