This article discusses the importance of warm-up activities in music lessons and provides suggestions for practical warm-ups and starters. It suggests that warm-ups help build teamwork, concentration, musical skills, and confidence. Warm-ups can also help the teacher understand their students musically and identify those who need more support. While starters have become common due to curriculum structures, the article argues warm-ups are better suited for music lessons as they create a musical culture and environment conducive to learning. It then provides ideas for practical warm-up activities that can be adapted for different classes and spaces.
This article discusses the importance of warm-up activities in music lessons and provides suggestions for practical warm-ups and starters. It suggests that warm-ups help build teamwork, conc…