In today's podcast, I talk about how to organise Once you have your ideas, whether that be a set of core material, some chords, a structural plan, you still need to organise the ideas. In today's podcast I talk about different strategies and ideas on how to organise the material you have created. If you would like to obtain your copy of the concepts talked about in this podcast, head on over to the Access Area. 

In today’s podcast, I am going to expand on last weeks podcast where I offered some ideas on how to get started with the Core Composition. This week I will look further at the different focus areas and offer some tips for getting started.  To get your copy of the list of starters, head on over to the Access Area. 

In today's podcast I start a 3 part series about the Core Composition - a component of the NSW HSC Music 2 Course. Whilst there is a specific focus for this podcast, it will help anyone wanting to offer students a way to start composing.   The Core Composition for Music 2 is not difficult...not really. What makes it appear difficult is that students are not really sure how to start.   The thing is, they don't realise, but they have already started when they start looking at scores written by Australian Composers in the last 25 years. If you frame it right, it becomes a much easier and much more enjoyable task.

To read my tips and tricks, head on over to the Access Area.

In today's podcast, I take a look at the Core Composition Project for Music 2 students in the NSW HSC Course. I discuss different musical concepts you might like to consider before starting this project and I offer some free samples from my Music 1 Composition Portfolio. This is more suited for student and teachers. 

To access the samples, go to: For more tips, check out www.klerrisacustommusic.com.au 

Ever wondered how incredibly busy and productive people seem to have it all. They can get things done, go out with their friends and still have time to do the washing. Well a "Not Negotiable Plan" is the best way to achieve this. This podcast explains how it works, how it can help you and your students and more importantly, why. On my YouTube Channel there is a 3 part video series showing you how to execute this fantastic plan. For more tips and tricks, check out www.klerrisacustommusic.com.au 

In this podcast I review the new google sites platform and how it can best be used for student portfolios. There is a supporting video on my YouTube Channel. For more fantastic resources for Music Teachers go to www.klerrisacustommusic.com.au 

In this episode of 10 Min Tips to Teach Music, I talk to teachers about how to create an ensemble development plan. Whether it be instrumental or vocal, a development plan can really help you and the students to focus on specific goals and targets throughout the year. In the podcast, I chat about the groups I currently run and how I have built them into the ensembles that they are today. Ensembles that are a beacon in the schools publicity to the wider community. Ensembles that allow the students to mature and grow musically and more importantly, ensembles that offer the students pride in themselves and the team they choose to be a part of. 

This Podcast features the audio from a support video for the first of a series of Ebooks created by Klerrisa Custom Music called "The Nationalists". The podcast talks about the Russian 5 however, the ebook features the music of 5 composers, with the activities being based on score reading and analytical skills. This Ebook features one work by each of the five composers – Sibelius, Ives, Bartok, Janacek and Prokofiev. This is perfect for those studying the HSC Additional Topic of Music from 1900 – 1945. This is perfect for a flipped classroom or for independent study. Access to the internet is essential.  To review the resource, go to http://www.klerrisacustommusic.com.au 

Hey Guys

I have had a few people contact me asking for some assistance with online sources. So that has sparked me into creating my top 5 online resources and putting it in this weeks podcast. I figure, if one person is interested, then others might be. 

I created a youtube video showing you the online locations for those that are visual. Just head on over to my youtube channel. For those that just want the links, you can find them on the website. 

Unity in music seems like an easy topic to address but there might be something in this podcast that you might not have thought about. I use one of Beethoven's String Quartet to help demonstrate how unity is used in very simple terms. This is a great little resource for you to use in Years 7 through to 12. To access the PDF, head on over to http://www.klerrisacustommusic.com.au/access-area/