Mastering Primary Music introduces the primary music curriculum and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach inspiring lessons that make music learning irresistible.

Topics covered include:
· Current developments in music
· Music as an irresistible activity
· Music as a practical activity
· Skills to develop in music
· Promoting curiosity
· Assessing children in music
· Practical issues

This guide includes examples of children’s work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and reflective questions that all help to exemplify what is considered to be best and most innovative practice. The book draws on the experience of a leading professional in primary music, Ruth Atkinson, to provide the essential guide to teaching music for all trainee primary teachers.

A sensitively written introduction for generalist primary student teachers and those beginning to work in the primary music context. It provides a comprehensive insight into all aspects of primary music. * David Ian Shirley, Senior Lecturer in Primary Music Education, Edge Hill University, UK *
An invaluable resource. Expertly combining well-structured and approachable practical teaching ideas and lesson planning approaches, the author has a real gift for bringing to life in words the intangible qualities that make music teaching so rewarding. The built-in reflection through ‘Pauses for thought’ promotes active reading, relating the material to the reader’s own experiences and encouraging critical engagement with research. * Hermione Ruck Keene, Associate Lecturer in Music Education, University of Exeter, UK *
A very accessible and comprehensive text for those wanting to develop their confidence in teaching music to primary children. Highly recommended. * Philip Selbie, Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies, University of Plymouth, UK *

Ruth Atkinson is Lecturer in Primary Education at the Plymouth Institute of Education, Plymouth University, UK.