the educator
by Brett Henebery
In many Australian classrooms, a quiet contradiction playing out.
While an ever-growing body of research shows that music education lifts engagement, supports wellbeing and strengthens academic outcomes, it’s often the first thing pushed aside.
One of the clearest pressure points is teacher confidence. Many primary teachers receive only minimal training in music, sometimes just a handful of hours, leaving them unsure how to deliver it well. Unsurprisingly, that hesitation shows up in the classroom, with lessons delivered less often or with less depth.
At a time when schools are being asked to do more with less, music is too often treated as optional rather than essential.
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