About
Teacher Training:
Musical Sparks offers practical, face-to-face training designed for primary teachers who feel unsure about teaching music.
Whether you work in EYFS, KS1 or KS2, these sessions break down the basic elements of music in a clear, accessible way and show how to share them with children. Using tried-and-tested songs, games and resources, I demonstrate simple, engaging activities that build confidence and make music a natural part of everyday classroom life; no specialist background required.
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Available to schools and nurseries across Somerset and North Devon, training can be tailored to your setting’s needs. Email musical.sparks@outlook.com for a bespoke quote and to discuss how Musical Sparks can support your staff.
PPA Cover
From September 2026, Musical Sparks will be available to provide high-quality PPA cover in primary schools across Somerset and North Devon. I deliver engaging, curriculum-linked music lessons that are fun, creative, and accessible for all children, ensuring classes are productive and inspiring while teachers take their PPA time.
To help you see the benefits first-hand, I offer a free demo lesson so you can experience the approach and activities before booking.
Costs start from £100 per half day - email musical.sparks@outlook.com for a bespoke quote tailored to your school’s needs.
Emily Murphy is a musician and educator specialising in early years and primary music education. She has taught at Guildhall Young Artists Taunton and various schools in Somerset, delivering engaging, child-centred music lessons. From autumn 2025, she will take up the role of Head of Music at Chard Prep School. A passionate advocate of Kodály and Dalcroze pedagogy, she holds British Kodály Academy Primary Level 1 and 2 Certificates (with distinction) and completed her Certificate of Music Education in the Early Years in 2024.
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A former Royal College of Music bassoon scholar, Emily has over a decade of experience teaching music. She is committed to making music education accessible, particularly in rural communities, and first discovered the bassoon herself on a school trip - an experience that shaped her belief in the power of live music for young children.
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In 2018, she founded Tiddlygigs CIC, a charitable organisation bringing high-quality live music to early years audiences. Through Tiddlygigs, she runs concerts, music classes, and school workshops, inspiring a love of music from the very start.
