Musical Multilingualism – a blog by Stephen Wild, Head of Music at ArtForms
How many languages do you speak? Fluently, or just a bit – so you can get by? Personally, I speak English, I... Read More
Fair Play – A blog by Stephen Wild, Head of Music at ArtForms
I walk past the coat of arms of Pudsey Municipal Borough Council every day. The council was reorganised out of existence decades... Read More
Should music be fun? Music and the Developing Mind – a blog by Stephen Wild, Head of Music at ArtForms
There is no doubt, in my mind, that music has affected my mind. Although this logic is somewhat circular, I am certain... Read More
Teaching Music As Art – a blog by Stephen Wild, Head of Music at ArtForms
‘I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are... Read More
How deep is the ocean (of music)? – A blog by Stephen Wild, Head of Music at ArtForms
Have you stayed in a hotel recently? Do you remember your hotel room number? No? I’ve forgotten the number of mine, too,... Read More
‘I’ve forgotten my music’ – A Blog by Stephen Wild, Head of Music at ArtForms
Many music teachers will have been told this. A pupil turns up at the instrumental lesson, or the band practice, or the... Read More