Take Note
Take Note
Centre for Musical Arts
Welcome to Take Note, the podcast brought to you by the Centre for Musical Arts, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. This podcast series features interviews and chat with people involved in the music scene in the UAE and further afield.
The music hub - A new musical centre
In this episode, Andrew talks to Nicoletta Kyverntis, Design and Community developer at Melody House in Dubai about the new music hub in Al Quoz and the importance of a hub for music and the arts. 
Jun 3, 2021
20 min
Importance of Music and Education in the time of COVID
On this week's podcast, Andrew talks to Fiona Cottam, principal of Hartland International School, Dubai about, music and education in the time of covid. 
May 17, 2021
18 min
Why is music important in the community?
Today we ask the question, 'Why is Music Important in the Community?'. Séphane Ferrault, concert programmer and organiser of the UAE Classical Talent Series joins to talk about the music scene in Dubai and the UAE.
May 4, 2021
24 min
Do you have to be a full time performer to have a career in music?
This week, Andrew asks the question, 'Do you have to be a full time performer to have a career in music?'. Elham al Marzooqi, senior legal counsel for Flash Entertainment and cellist, joins to talk about her life and career and the possibilities to be a musician and lawyer.
Apr 20, 2021
44 min
How is online education different than in-person, and how will it be in the future?
This week, Andrew asks the question, 'How is online education different than in-person, and how will it be in the future?'. Elham al Marzooqi, senior legal consel joins to help answer this question!
Nov 21, 2020
22 min
Why is playing in orchestras and ensembles important?
This week on the podcast, Andrew McCoy talks to Sophie Lewis, Managing Director of the National Children's Orchestras of Great Britain and Catherine Arlidge, Artistic and Educational Director of the NCO about the important of ensemble playing at a young age, not for development as a musican but as a person. 
Nov 14, 2020
28 min
What is Practice? And how can we make it better?
Renowned educator, composer and writer, Paul Harris, who has over 600 publications to his name spanning tutor books to teaching methods joins Andrew on the podacast talking about his acclaimed teaching method, Simultaneous Learning, and ideal methods for practice. 
Oct 31, 2020
40 min
'The Brain That Sings' - Music Therapy and the Power of Music
Emirati filmaker, Amal Al-Agroobi, chats to Andrew about music, filmaking and her film centering on music therapy, 'The Brain That Sings'.
Oct 10, 2020
27 min
Breast Cancer Awareness Special
The first of October marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness month, so in this podcast special, Andrew talks to Lina El-Sharif, founder of Pink Ribbon Crafters and Jenny Waite, authour of In the Pink about their stories of how they got involved in the charity work they do, and about what you can do to support breast cancer charities, here in the UAE
Oct 1, 2020
28 min
Why is music important as part of a rounded education?
CEO of Taaleem School's Group, Alan Williamson, joins Andrew to talk about why the arts and sports are important to children in school, as part of a complete and rich education.
Sep 26, 2020
32 min
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