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Composing for Learning

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Flat Packed Music

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23 ideas for 2023

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A Slice of Soundtrap

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Composing for Learning

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Flat Packed Music

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Keep your teaching practical

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23 ideas for 2023

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A Slice of Soundtrap

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All About That Bass

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No Cost Solutions for Extra Curricular

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Melody in Reverse

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Building your Calendar

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Confidently Create Chords

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Using a Piano Roll

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The Value of Effects

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The Long Walk
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Platinum Jubilee Song

by jamesmanwaringMay 4, 2022May 9, 2022
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Creating a QWERTY Melody

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Make Marking Easier

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From Rhythm to Melody

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Question 9

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Music Teacher Monday

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PlayScore 2

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Wordle into Music

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Creating Discussion

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Finding normal

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What I learnt in 2021

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The Gift of Soundtrap

by jamesmanwaringDecember 15, 2021December 15, 2021
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Lessons in Focus on Sound

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