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[2025 Weekly newsletter 8] Exciting news: Musicbuds has featured in Music Teacher magazine!

Here at Musicbuds, we have some exciting news to share! Musicbuds has been featured in the February issue of Music Teacher magazine—with a double-page spread, no less!—and it has received a glowing review.

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Our online CPD-accredited course, Study and Songs to Support DEI Awareness, was praised for its innovative approach, encouraging educators to embed DEI understanding through carefully crafted, age-appropriate songs for young learners.

The review highlights that we offer:

✅ Rich DEI content
✅ A user-friendly website with clear entry points and easy navigation
✅ Careful explanations to guide learning
✅ A structured pathway ensuring steady progress

And I have to admit—the closing paragraph left me with a warm glow:

“…there’s no disputing Dr Seymour’s passion and vast knowledge of the subject, nor the importance of such courses. Supporting young children’s journey into creative, unbiased pathways is a continual, positive process of learning and practice.”

This recognition reaffirms that we’re on the right track in providing you with a set of cross-curricular tools that embed outstanding musical experiences while promoting positive DEI awareness.

As Sam, one of our recent course participants, shared:

“This course has been truly transformative! ‘Study and Songs to Support Diversity Awareness’ blends essential DEI learning with practical, engaging songs that bring inclusivity to life. It’s accessible, thought-provoking, and full of real-world strategies that have reshaped how I approach music education.

Since taking part, I feel more confident creating a learning environment where every child feels seen and valued. If you’re looking for a course that deepens your understanding while giving you practical tools to use straight away, I can’t recommend this highly enough!”

…there’s no disputing Dr Seymour’s passion and vast knowledge of the subject

You can check out the full review in the February edition of Music Teacher magazine.

And of course, we wouldn’t be here without you!

Your support, inspiration, and enthusiasm fuel everything we do, and I’m so grateful for all the small, positive interactions we’ve had over the years.

Every conversation, every reflection, and every step forward—however small—contributes to the growing recognition and impact of this important work.

Here’s to reaching many more milestones together—every tiny footstep in the right direction truly makes a difference!

How will you take your DEI awareness forward this week?

I’d love to hear your thoughts, so please do share, and keep those encouraging comments coming!

With very best wishes, heartfelt thanks, and a little spark of virtual 🌟 ‘glow’ 🌟 to you all

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Dr Clare Seymour
Clare has spent much of her professional career (over 30 years) in international settings. Part of her Doctoral research involved exploring the often hidden aspects of institutional racism. As a result she has a longstanding interest in, and passion for, promoting positive Diversity.

In addition to school music-teaching, Clare also has over 10 years’ experience working as an international music examiner – an understanding and respect for Diversity is so crucially important in every aspect of her practice.