Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share From Passion to Profession: Martyn Cast and the Jenca Music School
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
From Passion to Profession: Martyn Cast and the Jenca Music School
Martyn Cast is a distinguished musician and educator from Jenca Music School in Jersey. Martyn discusses the transformative power of music, particularly in educational contexts, where it serves as a medium for individuals—especially children—to express themselves and navigate their emotions.
He recounts his personal journey, beginning with a childhood steeped in musical influence, which culminated in the founding of the Jenca Music School in Jersey. Through this institution, he aims to cultivate a nurturing environment where students can explore their musical passions, develop resilience, and ultimately achieve personal growth through music.
Martyn Cast, owner/ guitar tutor at Jenca Music School, Jersey C.I.
Author of children's guitar songbook Mr Martie's Marvellous Melodies
Takeaways:
- Music serves as an empowering force in people's lives, enabling them to express their creativity and emotions.
- The journey of learning an instrument is often more about personal enjoyment than achieving formal grades or accolades.
- Inspiration is crucial in teaching, as it helps to foster a genuine love for music among students.
- Resilience is vital in the learning process; students must persist through challenges to achieve their musical goals.
- The connection between teacher and student can profoundly influence a child's engagement and growth in music.
- Music education provides not only academic benefits but also enhances social skills and personal development in learners.
Website
https://www.jenca.co.uk/
Social Media Information
Facebook: MarvellousMrMartie
Instagram: MarvellousMrMartie
Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)
https://nape.org.uk/
Discover more about Education on Fire
🔥 https://www.educationonfire.com/
🔥 Support the show with a One-Off Tip
https://educationonfire.com/support
🔥 Ecamm Free Trial – How I record and produce this show.
https://educationonfire.com/ecamm
🔥 Captivate.FM – My podcast host
https://educationonfire.com/captivate
🔥 Descript – My Editing Tool
https://educationonfire.com/descript
Some of the above are affiliate links, I may receive a small commission if you purchase via these but there is no cost increase to you. These links help support the channel so any clicks are greatly appreciated.
View all episodes
By Mark Taylor
4.8
5959 ratings
Martyn Cast is a distinguished musician and educator from Jenca Music School in Jersey. Martyn discusses the transformative power of music, particularly in educational contexts, where it serves as a medium for individuals—especially children—to express themselves and navigate their emotions.
He recounts his personal journey, beginning with a childhood steeped in musical influence, which culminated in the founding of the Jenca Music School in Jersey. Through this institution, he aims to cultivate a nurturing environment where students can explore their musical passions, develop resilience, and ultimately achieve personal growth through music.
Martyn Cast, owner/ guitar tutor at Jenca Music School, Jersey C.I.
Author of children's guitar songbook Mr Martie's Marvellous Melodies
Takeaways:
- Music serves as an empowering force in people's lives, enabling them to express their creativity and emotions.
- The journey of learning an instrument is often more about personal enjoyment than achieving formal grades or accolades.
- Inspiration is crucial in teaching, as it helps to foster a genuine love for music among students.
- Resilience is vital in the learning process; students must persist through challenges to achieve their musical goals.
- The connection between teacher and student can profoundly influence a child's engagement and growth in music.
- Music education provides not only academic benefits but also enhances social skills and personal development in learners.
Website
https://www.jenca.co.uk/
Social Media Information
Facebook: MarvellousMrMartie
Instagram: MarvellousMrMartie
Show Sponsor – National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)
https://nape.org.uk/
Discover more about Education on Fire
🔥 https://www.educationonfire.com/
🔥 Support the show with a One-Off Tip
https://educationonfire.com/support
🔥 Ecamm Free Trial – How I record and produce this show.
https://educationonfire.com/ecamm
🔥 Captivate.FM – My podcast host
https://educationonfire.com/captivate
🔥 Descript – My Editing Tool
https://educationonfire.com/descript
Some of the above are affiliate links, I may receive a small commission if you purchase via these but there is no cost increase to you. These links help support the channel so any clicks are greatly appreciated.