Schools

An inclusive, curriculum-aligned, whole-class activity programme using GarageBand for iPad.

Through structured creative tasks, pupils collaboratively create and layer their own finished musical pieces and short spoken-word productions.

Programme Outcomes

• creative music composition skills

• oracy and confident self-expression

• digital competence

Curriculum for Wales Mapping

• Expressive Arts: Composition and performance

• Language, Literacy & Communication: Oracy and structured spoken expression

• Digital Competence Framework: Creating and editing digital content

• Cross-curricular: Listening, reflection and evaluation; music and podcast content linked to current classroom topics.

Proven Commissioned Delivery

Previously commissioned to deliver GarageBand workshops across 27 primary schools in Merthyr Tydfil under the Welsh Government National Plan for Music Education.

Superb feedback from teachers and pupils

Whole-class workshops aligned to curriculum outcomes

Programme Options

Half-Day Taster

Introductory whole-class session focusing on rhythm, voice recording and structured composition.

4–6 Week Programme

Progressive skills development culminating in finished compositions and structured reflection.

Coordinated delivery across multiple schools with shared outcomes or showcase options.

Cluster Delivery

Technical Requirements for Participating Schools

• Access to iPads with GarageBand installed (it's free and pre-installed on most devices)

• iPads may be shared between two pupils

• Headphones for each pupil

Testimonials

"Alex was a fantastic facilitator who engaged the pupils straight away. All of our learners were excited and proud of their work. I found the session to be very inclusive, drawing in our more reluctant learners and those with behavioural difficulties."

- Mrs Neale & Mrs Bennett – Cyfarthfa Primary

"I would like to say thank you for teaching us garage band as I did not even know that it was exciting for children. I even thought this app was for adults for work but instead this app is for kids and adults to learn the rhythm of music. It was very sad to see you go."

- J (Primary pupil)

"Alex was very passionate and knowledgeable about GarageBand and encouraged the children to have a go and experiment with the app without the worry about making mistakes. Alex was very engaging and developed a lovely positive relationship with the children and they looked forward to him coming every week."

- Miss Rees - Edwardsville Primary

Contact

To discuss provision for your school or cluster, please get in touch to arrange a conversation.