Fully Funded Music CPD & Resource Access for Primary Schools:
Elevate your non-specialist teaching staff with practical, zero-prep music CPD—at zero cost to your school budget.
Primary class teachers shouldn't have to feel anxious about leading practical music lessons. North East Music Foundation CIC in partnership with Addanote are now delivering regular online sessions to primary schools, which can now access over £450 worth of online music training and digital video resources fully subsidised across the academic year.
Designed specifically for generalist KS1 and KS2 teachers, our interactive 40-minute Zoom twilights deliver immediate, classroom-ready strategies. Session 1: 5-minute body percussion frameworks, unpicking musical jargon, pulse/rhythm and understanding Musical notation. Every attending teacher receives complimentary school-wide access to our video lesson library for a half-term, letting you run structured, practical music sessions straight away without extensive prep.
Reserve a funded teacher place below, or request a dedicated session for your staff meeting:
Enabling teachers, raising expectations, give ALL of your pupils what they deserve…
Testimonials:
“The other teacher in the room”
“The Addanote system really engages students, teaching musical skills the way an expert teacher would and leaving you free to help individual students where needed.”
Our response so far to critical feedback:
Thankyou to all subscribers who sent feedback, we have now dropped the picture-in-picture head shot cues in the “Listen” sections in all of our new videos going forward. They weren’t necessary - a work in progress…
Transforming Whole‑Class Instrumental Teaching
A research preview from the directors of NEMFCIC and Addanote Ltd
Across the UK, whole‑class instrumental teaching (WCET), whether primary or secondary, promises inclusivity, creativity, and musical progression. Yet many schools still experience the same familiar challenges: uneven engagement, fragmented learning, and difficulty supporting non‑specialist teachers in busy classrooms.
The first section of our forthcoming white paper, Transforming Whole Class Instrumental Teaching, explores why these challenges persist, and how modern instructional design can close the gap between aspiration and reality.
Why WCET breaks down in real classrooms
Our research highlights several structural issues that affect whole‑class music delivery:
high cognitive load for pupils and teachers
early technical errors that quickly become ingrained
difficulty modelling technique consistently
limited time for individual feedback
digital resources that overwhelm rather than support
These problems are not caused by weak teaching. They are the predictable result of trying to scale expert one‑to‑one behaviours to groups of 30 pupils.
A new approach: instructional design for music
The white paper introduces a scalable framework based on cognitive science, including:
Incremental Forward Chaining
Cognitive Load Theory
Dual Coding
Micro‑feedback loops
Error‑prevention strategies
This approach reduces overload, improves early accuracy, and creates calmer, more predictable lessons, especially for SEND learners.
Coming soon
The full white paper will be published shortly. For now, this page provides an overview of the research and the principles shaping our next generation of digital learning tools.
Exciting news for Addanote!
From idea to impact: Emerging technology for Primary/Secondary school music lessons, Addanote joins forces with Newcastle University.
Our directors were invited by Professor Paul Fleet to work with university students/graduates, and lecturers Dr Julia Partington, and Fred Hollingsworth. We have since really enjoyed delivering some sessions for their Technology in Pedagogy module - part of the MA in Music Education course. (see videos below)
Created here in the NE of England we’re proud to be recognised as an innovative tool in music pedagogy and look forward to further callaboration with the University very soon.
“Unlike any other resource”
“Students’ progress and achievements are demonstrably quicker, and learning is strongly embedded. They are engaged in the learning and it gives them the motivation, confidence and positivity they need to grow.”
Why not grab a well tuned paper cup and try it for yourself?
What do other teachers think?
" Addanote is an invaluable resource for classroom practitioners. It provides an easy-to-follow platform that is simple to deliver and for students to follow. I don't know what I'd do without it!"
Marcus Heslop - Drama teacher
Frequently Asked Questions
+ How do I access the content?
We offer 12 month memberships to both Primary and Secondary schools. Get in touch with us if you would like to know more!
+ Does Addanote align with the Model Music Curriculum?
Yes. all of our content aligns with the MMC. Our website provides links to MMC content and information to help support deliverers of music education - specialists and non-specialists alike.
+ For which instruments do you offer tuition?
We have tuition for keyboards, glockenspiel, guitar, bass guitar, singing, djembe, ukelele and more. We are currently working on creating more videos for a wider range of instruments.
+ How much does Addanote cost?
Prices for a 12 month subscription (including a login for all pupils to use at home) range from £125 to £180 for primary schools, and £250 for secondary schools. Get in touch to find out more!
+ What devices can I use to access Addanote?
To use Addanote to its full potential, we recommend that you use a desktop, laptop or tablet. You can also use a mobile device, but if you do, we highly recommend that you use landscape mode.
+ How often is new content uploaded?
Addanote resources are being constantly updated and improved, to provide the best learning experience for all users.
“Students have made some fantastic progress and they are remembering exactly what they’ve learned as well, coming back in two to four lessons later still able to perform the pieces which is fantastic for them”
- Music Teacher from Kenton School, Newcastle upon Tyne