From fostering inclusivity to reviving Indigenous languages through song, meet Nathaniel, the ARIA Music Teacher of the Year, whose passion for music is helping students build confidence, express themselves, and keep their culture alive in remote Northern Territory communities

Discover how our new ‘Backing Teachers’ framework aims to equip school systems across Australia to support primary teachers in delivering high-quality music education so that every student reaps the benefits of music learning

Industry leaders gathered at the inaugural Australian Music Association (AMA) Summit, united in their support of our mission to ensure quality music education for all primary students

During a celebration of music at NSW Parliament House, hosted by the Australian Children's Music Foundation, Music Education: Right from the Start highlighted urgent inequities in access to music education and called for systemic reforms to benefit every child

Six hours southeast of Darwin is the remote Indigenous community of Bulman. A few weeks ago, ARIA award-winning singer-songwriter Jessica Mauboy showed up unannounced at the local school. Here’s why. 

As the newest member of our Advisory Group, Fiona Higgins, a founding director of Australian Philanthropic Services and best-selling author, brings two decades of experience in Australia’s philanthropy and not-for-profit sectors to our mission to write a new chapter in music education in Australia.

Amidst a NSW Parliamentary Inquiry, Emily Albert of the Music Education: Right from the Start initiative and Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Artistic Director Richard Tognetti joined ABC Radio National Drive host Andy Park to discuss the critical benefits of music education as Australian schools grapple with a continuing decline in student outcomes.

With the 2024 NAPLAN results revealing declining numeracy and literacy amongst our students, NSW can quickly address this by utilising specialist music teachers, upskilling generalist teachers, and recognising music education as a vital complementary learning tool

A new editorial piece strongly endorses our recommendations to the NSW Inquiry into arts and music education and training

Calling all advocates of music education: parents, teachers, students, musicians, arts and music lovers, industry workers – and all who value creativity in our community. Your voice matters: have a say in the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry!

Music Education: Right from the Start congratulates our Advisory Group member Stephen O’Doherty on receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his outstanding contributions to music, education, and community service.

The NSW Parliament's motion to establish a Joint Select Committee on Arts and Music Education and Training is welcome news to the Music Education: Right from the Start initiative, and represents a potential breakthrough for better, smarter, more creative, and more fulfilling education for NSW school students, writes project lead and public policy and advocacy expert, Eric Sidoti.

Music Education: Right from the Start celebrates the NSW Parliament's establishment of a Joint Select Committee on Arts and Music Education and Training, a promising step toward enriching education for students

Citing our latest research into the state of music education delivery in SA primary schools, ABC Classic drive presenter Russell Torrance praised the South Australian Government's $7.5 million investment in music education, highlighting its potential to boost students' academic performance and resilience while fostering community and well-being.

Music Education: Right from the Start’s new research is featured in the Adelaide Advertiser

South Australia’s Education Minister, Blair Boyer, unveiled our new research initiative in partnership with South Australia’s Department for Education, shedding light on the state of music education in SA’s primary schools.

From bolstering aural perception, vital for language and literacy skills, to cultivating social cohesion, and improving academic confidence, the benefits of music education are significant.

It's something our invaluable supporters, speaking at our launch event, know first-hand.

As we mark 18 months since the official launch of Music Education: Right from the Start, with special guest speaker Peter Garrett, we're reflecting on our progress towards ensuring every Australian primary school student has access to quality, sequential, and ongoing music education.

Alberts extends its congratulations to Sue Lowry, winner of the 2023 Telstra ARIA Music Teacher of the Year Award.

The Music Education: Right from the Start project team spent an exciting two days in Canberra last week, seeking support for quality music education in primary schools across Australia.