Music and Wellbeing
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.
Current research shows that music education promotes emotional regulation, creativity, and resilience while reducing stress and anxiety, and has a significant positive impact on overall health and wellbeing.
This workshop unlocks the transformative power of music to boost physical and mental health in the classroom through engaging and creative activities that cultivate wellbeing, inclusivity, and resilience.
At this workshop you will:
- discover the value of music in fostering wellbeing, resilience and connection
- engage in a variety of practical activities involving singing, playing, moving and making music
- explore the impact of creative processes on fostering a healthy mindset and developing critical and creative learners
Who should attend:
These events are designed for both generalist classroom teachers and music specialists.
While our resources and PD are primarily aimed at Primary School teachers, all are welcome, including:
- primary school teachers
- pre-service teachers
- school leaders with an interest in music education for primary school student
"Musica Viva PD has given me so many ideas to refresh my teaching & create new learning experiences for my students."
| Sarah Marshall |
Sarah Marshall is a lecturer in counselling, an experienced performer, teacher, and examiner who employs psychology and counselling skills to help clients manage anxiety and bring their best selves to their performances. Drawing on evidence-based strategies from performance psychology and peak performance practice, she works with teens and adults to:
Past clients have worked with Sarah to manage anxiety, develop their performance persona and overcome onstage trauma. They include secondary and tertiary students, CEOs, musicians, opera singers, corporate negotiators, real estate entrepreneurs, music theatre performers, conductors and actors. Additionally, Sarah runs pscyho-education workshops for students and teachers with clients including Sydney Conservatorium, Griffith University, Kambala, Abbotsleigh, Sydney Grammar School, SCEGGS, Ravenswood and New England Conservatorium. She has also developed a NESA & TQI accredited professional learning course Managing Performance Anxiety for Student Wellbeing which can be accessed at here. |
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